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We’re here to help.

On The Fly is committed to supporting the extraordinary Vermont food, drink, and hospitality industry.

 

Watch as we come together with one main goal to serve the industries that serve Vermont through equitable access to strategy, resources, and support.

 

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How we came together.

On the Fly is a collective of seasoned industry experts and superfans ferociously dedicated to building a resilient food and hospitality industry. Our roots are in Vermont, a state where small businesses and small cities form the foundation of community. 

We came together — first as volunteers, then through a landmark grant from the state of Vermont — in response to the extraordinary strain COVID-19 placed on an already fragile industry.

In 2020 we were proud to partner with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development (ACCD). In less than a year we’ve been able to serve over 40 small business clients who collectively represent over $40 million worth of economic activity. All at no cost to our clients thanks to grants from ACCD and the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF).

Currently, we are working to steward 12 new businesses through this process, having earned additional funding. Stay tuned as we grow and adapt to new funding opportunities!

How we can help.

On The Fly is a collective of business, marketing, and finance experts ready to help your food, beverage, or hospitality business navigate through the COVID-19 crisis (and beyond). We work closely and quickly to understand your business challenges and opportunities, then develop and implement strategies to help you thrive during these difficult times. Our sprint model means that we are able to deliver results in weeks rather than months.

To get started, fill out a quick contact form to let us know where your business is at and where you’re looking to go. We’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps and help you get there.

All services are free. Our Summer cohort is filled. Fill out the form below and we will reach out! (If you are interested in hiring us, we'd love to chat about that too!)

“Restaurant employment continued to rise in June, but the industry was only able to fill a fraction of the available job openings.”

– National Restaurant Association, restaurant.org

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