Welcome to the BDCC Blog, featuring stories from the BDCC Team about our work in the greater Windham Region.

Pathways of Vermont

Pathways of Vermont

Pathways of Vermont is a project started by Angela Snow from To The Moon Productions,…

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Blog: New Vermonters Attend Green Tech Summit

Blog: New Vermonters Attend Green Tech Summit

On January 17th, BDCC staff traveled to Greentech Renewables in Burlington with 7 New Vermonters…

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Reblog: Welcoming Communities on Vermontitude

Reblog: Welcoming Communities on Vermontitude

On December 19th 2023, Welcoming Communities Manager Alex Beck joined Fish on the Vermontitude podcast.…

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WRCC Students Attend Mini-Reality Fair

WRCC Students Attend Mini-Reality Fair

Nicole Awaad's Foundations class at the Windham Regional Career Center recently participated in a Mini-Reality…

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L&G’s 7th Senior Survival Cohort Survives!

L&G’s 7th Senior Survival Cohort Survives!

Students from this year's graduating class at Leland & Gray just completed a rigorous semester…

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RFP for COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY  for the Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone

RFP for COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY  for the Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and Bennington County Regional Commission REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS  for assistance in the development of a  COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY …

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Welcoming Communities Featured on Livability’s “Inside America’s Best Cities” Podcast

Welcoming Communities Featured on Livability’s “Inside America’s Best Cities” Podcast

On November 14th, Welcoming Communities Director Alex Beck was featured on Livability's "Inside America's Best…

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Foundations Course at WRCC is Vital!

Foundations Course at WRCC is Vital!

Nicole Awwad leads the Career Foundations course at the Windham Regional Career Center. This class…

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Bartleby’s Books

Bartleby’s Books

  Bartleby's Books is a small, independent bookstore located in downtown Wilmington, VT. They have…

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First Annual Crash Course Carnival a Success!

First Annual Crash Course Carnival a Success!

Guidance Counselor Sarah Grasso led the charge at Leland & Gray's first-ever "Crash Course Carnival".…

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1A Coffee Roasters & Grateful Greens Receive $15,000 Grants for New Equipment

1A Coffee Roasters & Grateful Greens Receive $15,000 Grants for New Equipment

1A Coffee Roasters & Grateful Greens Receive $15,000 Grants for New Equipment Every year the…

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Reality Fair 2.0!

Reality Fair 2.0!

P3's Second Annual Reality Fair was, once again, a resounding success! The event took place…

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‘Out in the world’: Reality Fair opens eyes of students

‘Out in the world’: Reality Fair opens eyes of students

By Chris Mays, October 20, 2023 Original article with video and photo essay by Kristopher…

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5 Rising Stars Named from Southern Vermont

5 Rising Stars Named from Southern Vermont

Class of 2023 Recognized by Vermont Business Magazine Southern Vermont – The winners of the…

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New Childhood Education Center Opens in Putney

New Childhood Education Center Opens in Putney

  The Pumpkin Patch opened its doors on September 1 2023. Founder Katy Eamond developed…

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A Breath of Fresh Air at the Boys and Girls Club

A Breath of Fresh Air at the Boys and Girls Club

 BDCC joined forces with the Brattleboro Boys and Girls Club in 2021 with a Community…

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WRCC Biz Classes Always Clutch Performers for P3

WRCC Biz Classes Always Clutch Performers for P3

WRCC Business and Entrepreneurship Instructor, Linda Alvarez, is always innovating. She runs an engaging classroom…

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Radically Rural: Reimagining Rural Resettlement

Radically Rural: Reimagining Rural Resettlement

On September 27th and 28th, the Southern Vermont Welcoming Communities initiative was front and center…

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Reblog: Early Childhood Workforce Development for New Vermonters in Brattleboro

Reblog: Early Childhood Workforce Development for New Vermonters in Brattleboro

This article was initially published by Courtney Hillhouse on the Building Bright Futures website. VECF…

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Welcoming Communities to Host Welcoming Week Celebration on Saturday, September 16

Welcoming Communities to Host Welcoming Week Celebration on Saturday, September 16

The Welcoming Communities team, that recently joined Welcoming America's extensive Welcoming Network, is participating in…

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BDCC Joins Network of 300+ Local Governments And Nonprofits Fostering Immigrant Inclusion

BDCC Joins Network of 300+ Local Governments And Nonprofits Fostering Immigrant Inclusion

Brattleboro, VT- The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) has joined the Welcoming Network, a global…

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Putney Historical Society as Community Developer

Putney Historical Society as Community Developer

Photo by Michael Herrick, via the Historical Marker Database (hmdb.org) Putney Town Hall to be…

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Gen-Z and Professional Communications with P3

Gen-Z and Professional Communications with P3

Most teenagers spend a great deal of time communicating. They use social media sites like…

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Leland and Gray’s Emma Dunn Awarded Windham Work Ready Scholarship

Leland and Gray’s Emma Dunn Awarded Windham Work Ready Scholarship

BDCC's Pipelines and Pathways Program collaborates with Leland & Gray High School each semester to…

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TVHS and WRCC Graduate, Winter Nakos, Awarded The Watson Deerfield Valley Fund Scholarship

TVHS and WRCC Graduate, Winter Nakos, Awarded The Watson Deerfield Valley Fund Scholarship

Each year, P3 collaborates with the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation to identify outstanding students to receive The…

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New Americans Receive Childcare Work Training

New Americans Receive Childcare Work Training

Photos by Kris Radder Article by Chris Mays Original article, video and photo essay at…

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C&S Wholesale Invests in BDCC Career Education Program

C&S Wholesale Invests in BDCC Career Education Program

At the 2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit employer and education partners announced investments that will…

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P3 Hosts 2nd Fearless Futures Summit of the Spring 2023 Season

P3 Hosts 2nd Fearless Futures Summit of the Spring 2023 Season

BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3), hosted its second Fearless Futures Summit of the 2023…

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Bill Anton Named P3’s 2023 Partner of the Year

Bill Anton Named P3’s 2023 Partner of the Year

From its inception, Windham Central Supervisory Union Superintendent Bill Anton played a crucial role in…

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Volunteer Summit for Refugee Cosponsors

Volunteer Summit for Refugee Cosponsors

On July 12th the New Pathways & Best Practices in Community Based Resettlement event provided an…

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National Organization Highlights Local Collaborations and Innovations

National Organization Highlights Local Collaborations and Innovations

Refugee Welcome Collective and @refugeehousingsolutions collaborated with World Learning and its School for International Training…

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Emergency Department Expansion at Grace Cottage

Emergency Department Expansion at Grace Cottage

In 1949 and 1953, two 1800s houses in Townshend were converted into a hospital connected…

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Welcoming Workplaces: Summer Training Re-Cap

Welcoming Workplaces: Summer Training Re-Cap

On June 13th, human resource and operations professionals from 7 of Southern Vermont’s largest businesses…

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Quick Pitch Events are a fun opportunity – 2023 Windham Region’s Business Plan Competition

Quick Pitch Events are a fun opportunity – 2023 Windham Region’s Business Plan Competition

Above: Julian Johnson Perkins pitches at The White House, Wilmington VT on June 7th Seventeen…

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VSJF Business Sense Training Series Available

VSJF Business Sense Training Series Available

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) has just launched Business Sense, a training series consisting…

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Forging Our Future: The 6th Annual Southern VT Economy Summit

Forging Our Future: The 6th Annual Southern VT Economy Summit

Nearly 300 attendees, representing a wide range of community stakeholders – business owners, community leaders,…

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2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit

2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit

Photo credit to Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer; BDCC Staff Wilmington, VT — Hundreds of Southern…

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HatchSpace Expansion Focuses on Inclusivity in Woodworking as a Hobby and Career

HatchSpace Expansion Focuses on Inclusivity in Woodworking as a Hobby and Career

In October 2021, HatchSpace reopened in its brand-new space at High Street and Green, a…

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Windham Solid Waste Receives Funding to Expand Composting Facility

Windham Solid Waste Receives Funding to Expand Composting Facility

The composting facility at Windham Solid Waste District is going strong. As the second-largest food…

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2023 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders Honored

2023 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders Honored

Above: Windham County Senator Wendy Harrison joins BDCC in honoring the 2023 Emerging Leaders at…

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The Search for Capital in a Rural Region

The Search for Capital in a Rural Region

At the 2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit, attendees with an interest in getting a entrepreneur…

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Welcoming Communities Invest in Family Reunification

On May 8th, BDCC's Welcoming Communities Manager, Alex Beck, moderated “From Areas of Conflict to…

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Fearless Futures: Students get glimpse of local career opportunities

Fearless Futures: Students get glimpse of local career opportunities

By Chris Mays, Brattleboro Reformer To read complete article: https://www.reformer.com/local-news/fearless-futures-students-get-glimpse-of-local-career-opportunities/article_93b0033c-e908-11ed-adc0-5f0689d9b998.html   WHITINGHAM — Students interacted…

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2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition Registration OPEN

2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition Registration OPEN

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition Windham County, VT – Attention…

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M&T Bank Invests $60K in Windham High School Program

M&T Bank Invests $60K in Windham High School Program

Local Businesses Challenged to Join and Support BDCC’s P3 Brattleboro, VT – M&T Bank today announced an…

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Brattleboro Wins Strongest Town!

Brattleboro Wins Strongest Town!

Brattleboro receive an award at the Strong Towns National Gathering in May, which is a…

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Brookings Podcast Features Southern VT Refugee Initiative
BDCC Partners with SCORE – Seeking Mentors for Local Entrepreneurs

BDCC Partners with SCORE – Seeking Mentors for Local Entrepreneurs

Brattleboro, VT - Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is excited to partner with SCORE NH-VT…

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Registration Open for Southern VT Economy Summit

Registration Open for Southern VT Economy Summit

Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit. This day-long event…

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2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition

2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition

Announcing: 2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition Windham County, VT – Attention Windham County business…

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Announcement! “Fearless Futures” Summits on May 2 at TVMHS and June 6 at BFUHS!

Announcement! “Fearless Futures” Summits on May 2 at TVMHS and June 6 at BFUHS!

  BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) will present two separate events this spring to help…

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Sara McConnell Joins BDCC Business Team

Hello, my name is Sara McConnell. I am looking forward to this exciting new chapter…

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Small Organizations, Big Upgrades

Small Organizations, Big Upgrades

Every year the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services accepts applications from municipalities and…

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Home sweet home: Family from Puerto Rico lands in Brattleboro

Home sweet home: Family from Puerto Rico lands in Brattleboro

Pictured above, the Melendez family when they first arrived in Vermont in 2020, with the…

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State Agency “ARPA” Tour Comes to Windham County

State Agency “ARPA” Tour Comes to Windham County

State Agency ARPA Tour Windham County 2/6/2023 On February 6, 2023, representatives and heads of…

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Nominations Sought for  2023 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders

Nominations Sought for 2023 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders

February 8, 2023– Nominations have opened for the seventh annual Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders nominations. This…

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2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit: Save the Date!

2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit: Save the Date!

Summit to take place in Wilmington, VT May 23, 2023 The Sixth Annual Southern Vermont…

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Making Early Childhood Education Pathways Accessible to New Americans

Building Bright Futures has awarded a grant through its Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) to…

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Learn About VLCT’s Federal Funds Assistance Program

Learn About VLCT’s Federal Funds Assistance Program

“VLCT's Federal Funds Assistance Team is Here to Help Your Town Find Funding” As part…

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L&G and WRCC Nail Informational Interviews with Local Employers

L&G and WRCC Nail Informational Interviews with Local Employers

The end of the semester was a busy one for Leland & Gray's Senior Survival…

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First Quarterly Refugee “Community Consultation” of 2023 – View Recording
Helping Deerfield Valley Employers Welcome New Vermonters

Helping Deerfield Valley Employers Welcome New Vermonters

In January 2023 a new group of refugees from Ethiopia will settle in the Deerfield…

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Welcoming Communities Winter Celebration

Welcoming Communities Winter Celebration

On December 10th, the Southern Vermont Working Communities team hosted a "Welcoming Community Winter Celebration".…

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Brattleboro ‘micro transit’ study underway

Brattleboro ‘micro transit’ study underway

BY CHRIS MAYS Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — Southeast Vermont Transit is exploring the possibility of adding “micro…

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Finding Local Solutions to Local Housing Needs

Finding Local Solutions to Local Housing Needs

“Local Solutions for Local Housing Needs Workshop: December 1, 2022” 42 people from 17 Southern…

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Applications Open for SoVTYPs Professional Development Grant

Applications Open for SoVTYPs Professional Development Grant

Southern Vermont Young Professionals (SoVTYPs) is excited to launch the 2023 professional development grant program.…

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Lady Liberty goes AI: A pathway to meaningful employment for immigrants in Vermont

Lady Liberty goes AI: A pathway to meaningful employment for immigrants in Vermont

    Michael Knapp Software and Analytics for a Better World | CEO and Founder,…

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New “Promising Jobs” Brochure from McClure with Multilingual Versions

New “Promising Jobs” Brochure from McClure with Multilingual Versions

The newest version of the Promising Jobs brochure is now available - visit https://mcclurevt.org/most-promising-jobs/ to…

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Registration is open: Local Solutions for Local Housing Needs Workshop December 1

Registration is open: Local Solutions for Local Housing Needs Workshop December 1

Local Solutions for Local Housing Needs: Registration is Open for December 1st Workshop Town officials…

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‘A really good sign’: Refugee in-migration outpaces out-migration in Southern Vermont

‘A really good sign’: Refugee in-migration outpaces out-migration in Southern Vermont

From the Brattleboro Reformer November 1, 2022 By Chris Mays, Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — Refugee…

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Video series ‘plants seeds’ for home child care businesses

Video series ‘plants seeds’ for home child care businesses

By Chris Mays From the Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — A new video series delves into…

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Dosa Kitchen wins BDCC business plan contest

Dosa Kitchen wins BDCC business plan contest

By Bob Audette Reposted from the Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — A husband and wife team…

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Teaching life skills: Fair paints practical, financial realities for students

Teaching life skills: Fair paints practical, financial realities for students

By Chris Mays Reposted From the Brattleboro Reformer TOWNSHEND — Students from Windham County attended…

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Save the Date: Local Solutions for Local Housing Needs Workshop December 1

Save the Date: Local Solutions for Local Housing Needs Workshop December 1

Local Solutions for Local Housing Needs: Save the Date for December 1st Workshop Town officials…

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SoVTYPs Offers New Memberships and Events

SoVTYPs Offers New Memberships and Events

Members participate in recreational events, community volunteering; receive recognition Windham Region, VT – Southern Vermont…

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Senior Survival Off to a Great Start!

Senior Survival Off to a Great Start!

Leland & Gray students completed their first day of Senior Survival last week with the…

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Knowledge Bites: Bylaw Modernization Grant

Knowledge Bites: Bylaw Modernization Grant

On Wednesday, September 28th, the Southern Vermont Economy Project (SVEP) Knowledge Bites series hosted Jacob…

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Bellows Falls Housing Continues to Gain Momentum

Bellows Falls Housing Continues to Gain Momentum

Reposted from the Brattleboro Reformer Friday September 22, 2022 Housing needs on Tri-Board agenda ROCKINGHAM —…

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BDCC & SeVEDS Annual Meeting Focus on Cultivating Change

BDCC & SeVEDS Annual Meeting Focus on Cultivating Change

Yates, Tarmy and Leary receive 2022 Honors; Reed, Elwell and Bonin’s Pandemic Era Work celebrated…

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Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone Entities to Pursue Federal District Designation

Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone Entities to Pursue Federal District Designation

For immediate release September 12, 2022 Building off more than a decade's worth of collaboration,…

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New Vermonters in the Workplace Webinar for Employers (II)

New Vermonters in the Workplace Webinar for Employers (II)

On August 18th, the BDCC hosted a second "New Vermonters in the Workplace" webinar in…

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How Food Connects and BDCC are working together to support our food economy

How Food Connects and BDCC are working together to support our food economy

A Partnership in Action: How Food Connects and the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation are working…

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Reality Fair Overview – Fall 2022

Reality Fair Overview – Fall 2022

REALITY FAIR – OVERVIEW BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) has partnered with Leland &…

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Summer Collaboration (and Cookies) with Leland & Gray

Summer Collaboration (and Cookies) with Leland & Gray

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor lack of cookies will keep BDCC's high school…

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Grant Management Training Video Available Online

Grant Management Training Video Available Online

  If you missed the SVEP Project Management Series Bonus Session: Grant Management– How to…

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Strongtowns Podcast Welcomes BDCC Staff to Talk Refugee Resettlement

Strongtowns Podcast Welcomes BDCC Staff to Talk Refugee Resettlement

The Bottom-Up Revolution Is...Welcoming New Americans and Building Up a Rural Economy In May, the…

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Quick Pitch Season Wrap up – 2022 Windham Region Business Plan Competition

Quick Pitch Season Wrap up – 2022 Windham Region Business Plan Competition

Deidre Nichols pitches in Londonderry. Left to Right, Mike Dejulio, Daniel Seals, Judy Lidie Pitch…

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Vermont Working Communities Challenge Hosts First State Summit to Exchange Ideas

Vermont Working Communities Challenge Hosts First State Summit to Exchange Ideas

Reposted from the Boston Fed What do a lantern, carabiner, and trail mix have to…

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Twin Valley Windham Work Ready and Curtis Fund Scholarship Winners

Twin Valley Windham Work Ready and Curtis Fund Scholarship Winners

BDCC's Pipelines and Pathways Program collaborates with Twin Valley High School each semester to bring their Flexible…

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L&G’s Terry Davison-Berger Named P3 Partner of the Year

L&G’s Terry Davison-Berger Named P3 Partner of the Year

From day one, Leland & Gray's Flexible Pathways Coordinator, Terry Davison-Berger, has stood out as…

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L&G’s Kaysha Fletcher Wins Top Honors

L&G’s Kaysha Fletcher Wins Top Honors

BDCC's Pipelines and Pathways Program collaborates with Leland & Gray High School each semester to…

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BFUHS’s Mark Gebo Named P3 Partner of the Year

BFUHS’s Mark Gebo Named P3 Partner of the Year

From day one, Bellows Falls Union High School Counselor Mark Gebo, has stood out as…

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BFUHS Students Explore Career Opportunities in Windham County

BFUHS Students Explore Career Opportunities in Windham County

The Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) aims to ensure that every Windham County senior crosses…

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Business Ideas from Bellows Falls to Dover: Local Quick Pitch Events in the Windham Region

Business Ideas from Bellows Falls to Dover: Local Quick Pitch Events in the Windham Region

BDCC hosted twoQuick Pitch events on June 8th and 9th at the Flat Iron Cooperative…

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Southern Vermont Economy Summit Rides Again!

Southern Vermont Economy Summit Rides Again!

There were lots of smiles behind the masks at the Southern Vermont Economy Summit, held…

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Twin Valley Seniors Hone Their Career Plans

Twin Valley Seniors Hone Their Career Plans

Surviving your senior year of high school takes persistence, courage, and a good sense of…

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Leland and Gray Seniors “Survive” Informational Interviews

Leland and Gray Seniors “Survive” Informational Interviews

Surviving your senior year of high school takes persistence, courage, and a good sense of…

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2022 Emerging Leaders of Southern Vermont Announced

2022 Emerging Leaders of Southern Vermont Announced

May 16, 2022 Southern Vermont – 20 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders were recognized on May 12th…

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Applications Now Open for the 2022 Windham County Business Plan Competition

Applications Now Open for the 2022 Windham County Business Plan Competition

Applications are now open for the 2022 Windham County Business Plan Competition. The competition is…

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Bellows Falls Students Explore Careers in Music

Bellows Falls Students Explore Careers in Music

Students who enjoy the arts are often discouraged from pursuing their passion as a career.…

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Afghan refugees acclimating to new life in Brattleboro

Afghan refugees acclimating to new life in Brattleboro

https://www.wcax.com/2022/04/07/afghan-refugees-acclimating-new-life-brattleboro/   By Adam Sullivan Published: Apr. 7, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX)…

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BDCC Adopts Vermont “Declaration of Inclusion”

BDCC Adopts Vermont “Declaration of Inclusion”

The BDCC Board of Trustees has adopted the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion, joining a grassroots…

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BDCC Thanks Sponsors for May 12 Summit: ‘Cultivate Change’

BDCC Thanks Sponsors for May 12 Summit: ‘Cultivate Change’

Southern Vermont – BDCC would like to thank sponsors of the Fifth Annual Southern Vermont Economy…

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Vermont Community Foundation Urges Support for Afghan Refugees

Vermont Community Foundation Urges Support for Afghan Refugees

The Vermont Community Foundation issued a report for Vermonters who want to direct their charitable…

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Local Employers Creating “Welcoming Workplaces”

Local Employers Creating “Welcoming Workplaces”

In February the BDCC hosted a two-part “Welcoming Workplaces” training on diversity, equity, and inclusion.…

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Vermont provides $2.32M to expand Working Communities Challenge


Vermont provides $2.32M to expand Working Communities Challenge


Funding will double number of community teams tackling local challenges through WCC program By Mike…

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Small Business Financial Acumen Series – Starting March 2022

Small Business Financial Acumen Series – Starting March 2022

Are you looking at your financial statements and wondering what they are trying to tell…

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Town Meeting Season is Upon Us

Town Meeting Season is Upon Us

'Tis the Town Meeting season! We face another year of unprecedented and unusual Town Meetings…

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Nominations Sought for  2022 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders

Nominations Sought for 2022 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders

February 9, 2022– Nominations have opened for the sixth annual Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders nominations.…

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No Matter Your Size, ARPA is an Opportunity for Your Town

No Matter Your Size, ARPA is an Opportunity for Your Town

On January 14th, Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) hosted a webinar on the American…

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KIVA Crowdfunding Loan Platform Launched in Vermont

KIVA Crowdfunding Loan Platform Launched in Vermont

On Thursday 01/27/2022, BDCC launched KIVA, a new loan program that was made possible thanks…

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Fall Semester is in the Bag!

Fall Semester is in the Bag!

Above, Senior Survival (FlexPath) students participate in our Tie-the-Tie exercise that not only teaches a…

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Summer Internship Program a Hit with Participants, Parents and Business Owners

Summer Internship Program a Hit with Participants, Parents and Business Owners

Workhorse Cafe owner, Kurt Williams, mentored Leland & Gray Senior, Mykah Meizis, on the finer…

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New Vermonters in the Workplace Webinar for Employers

New Vermonters in the Workplace Webinar for Employers

On January 24th, the BDCC hosted a "New Vermonters in the Workplace" webinar. This meeting…

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New Business Recovery Pilot Program Launched in Vermont

New Business Recovery Pilot Program Launched in Vermont

For Immediate Release:                                                                                          January 24, 2022 New Business Recovery Pilot Program Launched in Vermont…

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2022 Southern VT Economy Summit: Cultivate Change, Save the Date for May 12th, 2022

2022 Southern VT Economy Summit: Cultivate Change, Save the Date for May 12th, 2022

Southern Vermont – The Fifth Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit will be held May 12th, 2022…

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Regional Group Studies Housing Solutions

Regional Group Studies Housing Solutions

A housing study group in southern Vermont has been meeting for the past several months…

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Putney weaving supply business wins BDCC competition

Putney weaving supply business wins BDCC competition

BRATTLEBORO — Vermont Weaving Supplies, located in Putney, is this year's winner of the business plan competition…

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SIT Welcoming Afghans to Brattleboro Campus

SIT Welcoming Afghans to Brattleboro Campus

By WCAX News Team Published: Jan. 13, 2022 at 4:38 PM EST|Updated: 21 hours ago For video…

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Business Plan Competition Winner Announced

Business Plan Competition Winner Announced

Judges Select Putney’s Vermont Weaving Supplies Brattleboro, VT. On Friday, January 14th, the Brattleboro Development…

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Hiring & Recruiting New Vermonters: Supporting New Arrivals in the Workplace

Hiring & Recruiting New Vermonters: Supporting New Arrivals in the Workplace

Please join BDCC and resettlement partners on January 24th @ 10:00am on Zoom for an informational meeting to learn how…

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Sophomore Summit Sparks Career Ideas in Windham County Youth

Sophomore Summit Sparks Career Ideas in Windham County Youth

Above: Students interested in working with their hands toured an actual construction site with GPI…

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FY’21 BDCC & SeVEDS Annual Report Published

FY’21 BDCC & SeVEDS Annual Report Published

Highlights Business, Workforce & Community Programs BRATTLEBORO, VT – The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC)…

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Renting to New Vermonters Webinar

Renting to New Vermonters Webinar

As a part of the Welcoming Communities initiative, the BDCC hosted a webinar on Renting…

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Mass Timber Site Visit Shows Future of Wood Buildings

Mass Timber Site Visit Shows Future of Wood Buildings

  In early November a group of engineers, architects, economic developers, and company representatives toured…

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Community Facilities Technical Assistance Program

Community Facilities Technical Assistance Program

Southeastern Vermont – The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is honored to announce another two years…

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Reblog: Economic Recovery Spotlight: Brattleboro (Vt.) Development Credit Corporation

Reblog: Economic Recovery Spotlight: Brattleboro (Vt.) Development Credit Corporation

Posted in the International Economic Development Council's (IEDC) ED Now blog on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22,…

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Reblog: Refugee center opens in Brattleboro as region readies for Afghan arrivals

Reblog: Refugee center opens in Brattleboro as region readies for Afghan arrivals

The article below first appeared in the Keene Sentinel on 10/30/21, written by Caleb Symons.…

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Burlington Employers Share Best Practices in Hiring New Americans

Burlington Employers Share Best Practices in Hiring New Americans

While the BDCC has been supporting the launch of the office for the Ethiopian Community…

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Expanded Business Lending Now Available in Southeastern VT

Expanded Business Lending Now Available in Southeastern VT

Brattleboro, VT. The regional economic development non-profit, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, is developing lending products tailored…

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BDCC Requesting Qualifications for Technical Assistance Providers

BDCC Requesting Qualifications for Technical Assistance Providers

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), the Regional Development Corporation for the Windham Region, is seeking…

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Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council

Washington, DC – Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) received a national award for its high…

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BDCC Summer Internship Spotlight: Julius Jenson at the Brattleboro Reformer

BDCC Summer Internship Spotlight: Julius Jenson at the Brattleboro Reformer

Julius Jenson was one of 30 high schoolers and recent graduates who took part in…

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Local creativity shines at Idea Jam

Local creativity shines at Idea Jam

This by article by Chris Mays originally appeared in the Sep. 14, 2021 Issue of…

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Community Energy and Entrepreneurship at the Vermont Innovation Box: Reflections from BDCC’s September Idea Jam

Community Energy and Entrepreneurship at the Vermont Innovation Box: Reflections from BDCC’s September Idea Jam

BDCC hosted the first Idea Jam of 2021 on September 9 at the Vermont Innovation…

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Financial Foundation & Budgeting Workshop

Financial Foundation & Budgeting Workshop

In its efforts and commitments to support businesses and entrepreneurs in the Windham Region, Brattleboro…

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Vermont Business Relief Program Receives National Award

Vermont Business Relief Program Receives National Award

For Immediate Release:                                      September 13, 2021   Vermont Business Relief Program Receives National Award…

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BDCC opens applications to compete for the 2021 Windham County Business Plan Competition

BDCC opens applications to compete for the 2021 Windham County Business Plan Competition

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), has opened Applications to Compete for the 2021 Windham County…

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Investing in Bellows Falls Through Alternative Development Model Driven by Locals

Investing in Bellows Falls Through Alternative Development Model Driven by Locals

Photo Credit (above): Incremental Development Alliance  By Duane Case, Resident and RIDWG member When we…

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July Internship Career Intensive Students are out in the Field!

July Internship Career Intensive Students are out in the Field!

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation has been running a Summer Internship program with a grant from…

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Local High Schoolers Build Career Skills at BDCC’s Summer Internship Bootcamp

Local High Schoolers Build Career Skills at BDCC’s Summer Internship Bootcamp

With the help of a grant from the Vermont Department of Labor, the Brattleboro Development…

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BDCC Idea Jam 2021

BDCC Idea Jam 2021

September 9 at 6pm, come join the BDCC Idea Jam to share an idea about…

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Reblog: Brattleboro refugee resettlement proposal sparks interest, questions

Reblog: Brattleboro refugee resettlement proposal sparks interest, questions

As a part of the Welcoming Communities initiative, the BDCC has been on the forefront…

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Reblog: Refugee resettlement program welcomed to Brattleboro family

Reblog: Refugee resettlement program welcomed to Brattleboro family

As a part of the Welcoming Communities initiative, the BDCC has been on the forefront…

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Students Graduate From G.S. Precision’s Manufacturing School

Students Graduate From G.S. Precision’s Manufacturing School

View this article as originally published in the Brattleboro Reformer. BRATTLEBORO — G.S. Precision recently graduated…

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Guest Blog: Bureaucracy– More Like “Bureaucrazy”

Guest Blog: Bureaucracy– More Like “Bureaucrazy”

A review of the "The Future of Federal Rural Policy" keynote address by Tony Pipa…

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Rockingham Moves Forward with Incremental Development Working Group

Rockingham Moves Forward with Incremental Development Working Group

At the end of May, the Incremental Development Alliance and the Town of Rockingham met…

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Reblog: Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation expands small business assistance program

Reblog: Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation expands small business assistance program

This is a reblog of a recent article in the Brattleboro Reformer. Original Article by Bob…

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Pipelines and Pathways Program Helps Area Students Chart a Path to Success

Pipelines and Pathways Program Helps Area Students Chart a Path to Success

Townshend and Whitingham, VT – This past semester, 16 Leland & Gray High School students and…

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Guest Blog Post: What About the Fence?

Guest Blog Post: What About the Fence?

A review of the Xusana Davis’ “Applying an Equity Lens to Vermont: Structural Solutions for…

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Guest Blog: Change is Good, Right Up Until it Happens

Guest Blog: Change is Good, Right Up Until it Happens

A review of the New to Vermont Lunch Series: How New People Generate New Opportunities…

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Reblog: Proposed refugee pilot program ‘welcomed’ in Brattleboro

Reblog: Proposed refugee pilot program ‘welcomed’ in Brattleboro

As a part of the Welcoming Communities initiative, the BDCC has been on the forefront…

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Reblog: With new base in Brattleboro, refugees could find new support

Reblog: With new base in Brattleboro, refugees could find new support

As a part of the Welcoming Communities initiative, the BDCC has been on the forefront…

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Guest Blog: This is Good For All of Us

Guest Blog: This is Good For All of Us

A review of the New to Vermont Lunch Series: New American to New Vermonter session…

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Guest Blog: A Balance Between Historic Preservation and Mothballing Our Future

Guest Blog: A Balance Between Historic Preservation and Mothballing Our Future

A review of the New to Vermont Lunch Series: COVID Newcomers, Here to Stay? session…

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Landlords Summit June 24, 2021

Landlords Summit June 24, 2021

For Immediate Release June 15, 2021 Housing Coalition to Host Landlord Summit BRATTLEBORO, Vermont –…

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Reblog: National Refugee Resettlement Group Hopes To Pilot Program In Brattleboro

Reblog: National Refugee Resettlement Group Hopes To Pilot Program In Brattleboro

As a part of the Welcoming Communities initiative, the BDCC has been on the forefront…

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Southeastern Vermonters increase investment in regional economic development

Southeastern Vermonters increase investment in regional economic development

Each year Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) asks voters in Windham regional towns to…

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Southern Vermont Zone CEDS 2021 Vital Projects Announced

Southern Vermont Zone CEDS 2021 Vital Projects Announced

Contact: Sarah Lang Southern Vermont Economy Project Manager, BDCC slang@brattleborodevelopment.com or Jonathan Cooper Community and…

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Vermont Values: Fresh Perspectives on Economic Growth

Vermont Values: Fresh Perspectives on Economic Growth

The 2021 Southern Vermont Economy Summit offered a terrific lineup of thought-provoking speakers, webinars, panels,…

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P3 Helps Twin Valley Students Chart a Path to Success

P3 Helps Twin Valley Students Chart a Path to Success

This past semester, Twin Valley High School Students Janelle Fisher, Tanya Wheeler, and Shelbea Fournier…

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Bellows Falls Class Connects Human Geography with Manufacturing and Healthcare Careers

Bellows Falls Class Connects Human Geography with Manufacturing and Healthcare Careers

So often high school students roll their eyes and ask, "how am I ever going…

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Dummerston 8th Graders Get a Jump on Career Planning!

Dummerston 8th Graders Get a Jump on Career Planning!

Dummerston School's eighth grade students participated in a Career Spotlight panel last week, featuring women…

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Summit Reconnects the Region

Summit Reconnects the Region

Southern Vermont Economy Summit videos are now available online. In May the Southern Vermont Economy…

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P3 Teacher Feature #5 – Celebrating Windham County’s Career Education Game-Changers

P3 Teacher Feature #5 – Celebrating Windham County’s Career Education Game-Changers

Remember that teacher who first got you thinking about what you might do with your…

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P3 Teacher Feature #4 – Celebrating Windham County’s Career Education Game-Changers

P3 Teacher Feature #4 – Celebrating Windham County’s Career Education Game-Changers

Remember that teacher who first got you thinking about what you might do with your…

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2021 Emerging Leaders of Southern Vermont Announced

2021 Emerging Leaders of Southern Vermont Announced

May 24, 2021 Southern Vermont – 20 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders were recognized on May…

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Project Stewardship Recordings Now Available

Project Stewardship Recordings Now Available

Our three Project Stewardship workshop recordings are now available! Project Stewardship is the first of…

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Continuing to help support our rural communities in partnership with USDA

Continuing to help support our rural communities in partnership with USDA

Our Community Facilities Technical Assistance partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural…

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GNAT Dives Into Upcoming SoVT Summit

GNAT Dives Into Upcoming SoVT Summit

The News Project: In Studio – Southern Vermont Economy Summit Returns GNAT's Andrew McKeever talks…

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INVITATION TO BID

INVITATION TO BID

INVITATION TO BID Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is requesting bids for the Long Falls…

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BDCC Launches “Welcoming Communities”

BDCC Launches “Welcoming Communities”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Brattleboro, VT – On February 23rd, the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation Board of…

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Providing Relief for Sole Proprietors

Providing Relief for Sole Proprietors

Pictured above: Students from TrainNEK posing with the manikins bought with grant funds. With Round…

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Brattleboro Reformer: Welcome Wagon improves local life for newcomers

Brattleboro Reformer: Welcome Wagon improves local life for newcomers

Monday, 29 March 2021 BY CHRIS MAYS Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — The Vermont Welcome Wagon Project matches…

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Summit Keynote Speaker, Majora Carter, Joins Andrew Yang to Discuss Community Resiliency and Urban Planning

Summit Keynote Speaker, Majora Carter, Joins Andrew Yang to Discuss Community Resiliency and Urban Planning

“Our cities are facing unprecedented challenges, and new perspectives are needed to solve them. The…

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Mergens Foundation Awards $10,000 to BDCC P3 High School Program Receives

Mergens Foundation Awards $10,000 to BDCC P3 High School Program Receives

For Immediate Release Brattleboro, VT – The George W. Mergens Foundation of Vermont  has awarded…

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Video Provides Overview of SeVEDS

Video Provides Overview of SeVEDS

Each year the 27 communities in the Windham region are asked to support the regional…

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BDCC, Equity, and Inclusivity: Developing Welcoming Workplaces

BDCC, Equity, and Inclusivity: Developing Welcoming Workplaces

Since this June, the BDCC has continued to expand our commitment to ensuring the workplaces,…

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BDCC Staff Share “Rural Talent Pipeline Management” Strategies in National Partnership

BDCC Staff Share “Rural Talent Pipeline Management” Strategies in National Partnership

On Feb. 17th, Alex Beck, Workforce and Education Program Manager, and Cristy Carretero, AmeriCorps VISTA…

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P3 Teacher Feature #2 – Celebrating Windham County’s Career Education Game-Changers

P3 Teacher Feature #2 – Celebrating Windham County’s Career Education Game-Changers

Remember that teacher who first got you thinking about what you might do with your…

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How to Host an Intern at Your Small Business

How to Host an Intern at Your Small Business

In an uncertain economic landscape, finding the right people for your organization can make all…

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SeVEDS & BDCC 2021 Virtual Information Session – Recording Available

SeVEDS & BDCC 2021 Virtual Information Session – Recording Available

Pictured above - Casey Haynes, BDCC Talent Specialist talking about internships, recruitment and retention of…

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“Let us help you help yourself”: Awardees Announced for the First-Ever Round of SoVTYPs Professional Development Grant Program

“Let us help you help yourself”: Awardees Announced for the First-Ever Round of SoVTYPs Professional Development Grant Program

Windham Region, VT-- The Professional Development Grant Program is the newest offering for Southern Vermont…

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P3 Teacher Feature #1 – Celebrating Windham County’s Career Education Game-Changers

P3 Teacher Feature #1 – Celebrating Windham County’s Career Education Game-Changers

Photo Credit: Ozzee Haskell, BFUHS Senior   Remember that teacher who first got you thinking…

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Employers adapt to new COVID-19 landscape with support from RDCs

Employers adapt to new COVID-19 landscape with support from RDCs

To view the original piece please visit the Vermont Business Magazine https://vermontbiz.com/news/2021/january/12/employers-adapt-new-covid-19-landscape-support-rdcs Tue, 01/12/2021 -…

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Looking back at the Restart Vermont Technical Assistance Program (ReVTA)

Looking back at the Restart Vermont Technical Assistance Program (ReVTA)

The end of the year was busy for BDCC and the Regional Development Corporations of…

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SeVEDS & BDCC 2021 Virtual Information Sessions

SeVEDS & BDCC 2021 Virtual Information Sessions

Pictured above - a 2020 Information Session (in person!) at the Westminster West Library hosted…

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Story Based Marketing Can Make a Difference In Who You Reach

Story Based Marketing Can Make a Difference In Who You Reach

Finding the right thing to say, and when to say, it is truly an art…

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Southern Vermont Economy Summit Returns! Save the Date for the Virtual SoVT Summit May 12th-14th, 2021

Southern Vermont Economy Summit Returns! Save the Date for the Virtual SoVT Summit May 12th-14th, 2021

The Fourth Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit will be held virtually May 12th-14th, 2021. Like…

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SoVermont Collaboration Welcomes New Vermonters

SoVermont Collaboration Welcomes New Vermonters

Whether it’s the boom in residential real estate markets or surging school enrollments, stories about…

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“Funders Are and Should Be Your Friends”: Funders Roundtable Expresses Importance of Relationships

“Funders Are and Should Be Your Friends”: Funders Roundtable Expresses Importance of Relationships

The Southern Vermont Economy Project hosts quick hit webinar series called “Knowledge Bites,” focused on providing…

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3 Vermont Rising Stars Named from Windham, Class of 2020 Recognized by Vermont Business Magazine

3 Vermont Rising Stars Named from Windham, Class of 2020 Recognized by Vermont Business Magazine

The winners of the Rising Stars recognition award were announced by Vermont Business Magazine this week.…

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Press Event: CDL Hiring Needs in Windham County

Press Event: CDL Hiring Needs in Windham County

READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE   On Monday, October 5th transportation employers, regional and…

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Need for Skilled Workers Highlighted in Local Studies

Need for Skilled Workers Highlighted in Local Studies

CDL Driver Demand Example of Opportunities Despite High Unemployment Windham County, VT –  On Monday,…

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Upcoming programming announced for SVEP

Upcoming programming announced for SVEP

Last week, the Southern Vermont Economy Project 2.0 sent out a postcard to every town in…

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Windham Communities Invest in SeVEDS Through Municipal Funding

Windham Communities Invest in SeVEDS Through Municipal Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2020 Each year Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) asks…

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State Announces New Small Business Relief Program

State Announces New Small Business Relief Program

BDCC Partners with RDCs of VT to Deliver $1.17 Million in Technical Assistance Statewide Your…

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SoVTYPs: State-Wide Candidate Forums on YP Issues Full of Information

SoVTYPs: State-Wide Candidate Forums on YP Issues Full of Information

Did you miss this past weekend's State-Wide Candidate Forums on YP Issues hosted by the…

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Pilot Your Pivot: Business Resiliency Webinar

Pilot Your Pivot: Business Resiliency Webinar

(Sure, cows have nothing to do with this post but it's summer in Vermont!) BDCC's…

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Budgeting Basics and Pro Tips Provided at SVEP Financial Management Training

Budgeting Basics and Pro Tips Provided at SVEP Financial Management Training

On June 25 and 26, BDCC’s Southern Vermont Economy Project (SVEP) hosted a Financial Management…

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The McClure Foundation Gifts a Free Class at CCV to All High School Graduates

The McClure Foundation Gifts a Free Class at CCV to All High School Graduates

  The Class of 2020 got a raw deal. A time usually filled with traditions…

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P3 Presents First-Ever Windham Workforce Ready Award

P3 Presents First-Ever Windham Workforce Ready Award

BDCC's Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) finished off the 2020 school year by awarding its…

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VBM Windham County Economic Report: Businesses face short-term and long-term risks

VBM Windham County Economic Report: Businesses face short-term and long-term risks

Sonnax makes a variety of parts for the aftermarket automotive industry. The company employs 161…

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Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter

BDCC acknowledges, respects and celebrates differences and commonalities of all people. We are committed to ensuring…

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Next Up: Financial Management Training for Projects

Next Up: Financial Management Training for Projects

In early June, the Southern Vermont Economy Project 2.0 launched its 2020 Project Development Series.…

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Southern Vermont CEDS 2020 Vital Project Rankings Announced

Southern Vermont CEDS 2020 Vital Project Rankings Announced

Southern Vermont, June 3, 2020 — The 2020 project rankings for the Southern Vermont Economy…

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P3 Pivot! Career Classes in the Time of COVID19

P3 Pivot! Career Classes in the Time of COVID19

The Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) was gearing up for a busy 2020 spring packed…

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Why Does the Census Makes Cents for Southern Vermont?

Why Does the Census Makes Cents for Southern Vermont?

The Southern Vermont Economy Project hosts a quick hit webinar series called “Knowledge Bites,” focused on…

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Moving Ahead on Connectivity in Southern Vermont: 2020 Virtual Connectivity Summit

Moving Ahead on Connectivity in Southern Vermont: 2020 Virtual Connectivity Summit

  This fourth annual gathering of connectivity movers and shakers focused on updates around connectivity…

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This Just In: Using Zoom for Executive Session

This Just In: Using Zoom for Executive Session

In these unprecedented times, our daily lives are changing rapidly, and we are having to…

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May 22nd Webinar: Blizzards, Earthquakes, and Pandemics

May 22nd Webinar: Blizzards, Earthquakes, and Pandemics

The BDCC Resiliency Program’s Webinars have been primarily focused on information dissemination and technical details…

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COVID-19 Resiliency Update 5/11/20

COVID-19 Resiliency Update 5/11/20

This is a communication related to the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's regional COVID-19 Business Resiliency…

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People’s United Bank awards $5,000 to BDCC High School Program

Support for “Pipelines and Pathways” Career Awareness   For Immediate Release Brattleboro, VT – People’s United Bank…

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Internships Relaunching: New Opportunities for Students

Internships Relaunching: New Opportunities for Students

Southeastern, VT – Since launching in 2014, the BDCC Internship program has partnered with hundreds of…

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COVID-19 Resiliency Update 5/4/20

COVID-19 Resiliency Update 5/4/20

This is a communication related to the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's regional COVID-19 Business Resiliency…

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SVEP Getting Back On Track: Project Development Series and Topic-Specific Knowledge Bites

SVEP Getting Back On Track: Project Development Series and Topic-Specific Knowledge Bites

The Southern Vermont Economy Project was launched in 2016 with one main goal: build capacity…

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COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/27/20

COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/27/20

This is a communication related to the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's regional COVID-19 Business Resiliency…

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BDCC Microentrepreneur Lending for COVID-19 Relief Offers 3% Fixed Rate

BDCC’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program is a USDA program that provides a $400,000 loan to the…

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Op Ed: Hope and resilience are Vermont staples – now more than ever

By Adam Grinold, The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how…

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COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/20/20

COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/20/20

This is a communication related to the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's regional COVID-19 Business Resiliency…

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COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/13/20

COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/13/20

This is a communication related to the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's regional COVID-19 Business Resiliency…

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Summit Postponed: How to Stay Informed

Summit Postponed: How to Stay Informed

           04/10/2020 We are going to postpone the 4th Annual Southern Vermont Economy…

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Southern Vermont Economy Project Launches Webinar Series Highlighting Resources for Local Economic and Community Development in Response to COVID19

Southern Vermont Economy Project Launches Webinar Series Highlighting Resources for Local Economic and Community Development in Response to COVID19

During the month of April, BDCC’s Southern Vermont Economy Project will be hosting weekly webinars…

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COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/6/20

COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/6/20

This is a communication related to the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's regional COVID-19 Business Resiliency…

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COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/1/20

COVID-19 Resiliency Update 4/1/20

This is a communication related to the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's regional COVID-19 Business Resiliency…

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COVID-19 Resiliency Update 3/30/20

COVID-19 Resiliency Update 3/30/20

This is a communication related to the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's regional COVID-19 Business Resiliency…

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VT DOL Virtual Town Hall Series Begins April2

VT DOL Virtual Town Hall Series Begins April2

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL SERIES TO BEGIN ON THURSDAY April 2nd at 2:00pm. The Vermont Department of…

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COVID-19 Resiliency Update 3/25/20

COVID-19 Resiliency Update 3/25/20

This is a communication related to the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation's regional COVID-19 Business Resiliency…

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Weekly Webinar for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Weekly Webinar for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

In an effort to provide the most up-to-date information available to local businesses, BDCC will…

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SoVTYPs: Gala and Events Postponed

In this BDCC Newsletter update we covered the following topics. To read the full newsletter,…

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SoVermont Economy COVID-19 Update

SoVermont Economy COVID-19 Update

In this BDCC Newsletter update we covered the following topics. To read the full newsletter,…

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Working Communities: Interview with GNAT

  BDCC's Alex Beck, and BCRC's Jonathan Cooper discuss the Working Communities Project of Southern…

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2020 Sophomore Summit: Where Inspiration Meets Preparation

2020 Sophomore Summit: Where Inspiration Meets Preparation

Brattleboro, VT. On April 28th hundreds of high school sophomores from across Windham County will…

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SVEP 2.0 to offer Project Stewardship Workshop for Towns and Local Organizations

SVEP 2.0 to offer Project Stewardship Workshop for Towns and Local Organizations

Guilford Residents Celebrate the Broad Brook Community Center Renovations   Wilmington, VT— On March 27th,…

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Communities use Federal Reserve planning grants to help new arrivals

Communities use Federal Reserve planning grants to help new arrivals

February 7, VTDigger by Anne Wallace Allen A group of Brattleboro-area communities will use a…

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Southern Vermont Working Communities Team Progresses to Planning Phase

Southern Vermont Working Communities Team Progresses to Planning Phase

Rockingham, VT – On February 3rd, the Working Communities Team of Southern Vermont was invited to…

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BDCC & SeVEDS Local Information Sessions

Southeastern, VT – Local residents are invited to information sessions being held around the region in…

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“You Are The Help You’ve Been Waiting For!” Paul Stewart of the Oswego Renaissance Association on Neighborhood Revitalization

“You Are The Help You’ve Been Waiting For!” Paul Stewart of the Oswego Renaissance Association on Neighborhood Revitalization

In Southern Vermont we are no strangers to volunteering for multiple causes within our small…

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Two Windham Businesses Named  Vermont Best Places to Work

Two Windham Businesses Named Vermont Best Places to Work

BURLINGTON - January 14th, 2020  Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce unveiled the rankings of the…

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BDCC is Hiring!

BDCC is Hiring!

Brattleboro, VT – The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is seeking individuals who would like to join…

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Career Series Preps Students for Professional Life

Career Series Preps Students for Professional Life

When Christy Betit and the Windham Career Center's Technical English teacher first met to talk…

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Governor Visits Bellows Falls to Celebrate Robertson Site Cleanup

Robertson Paper Mill. ACCD photo. $1.2 million remediation in Bellows Falls brings opportunity From the…

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Southern Vermont Young Professionals 2019 Recap

Southern Vermont Young Professionals 2019 Recap

Reflections on Another Busy Year for SoVTYPs 2019 was a big year in many ways…

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New BDCC & SeVEDS VY Closure Impact Study Featured in The News

New BDCC & SeVEDS VY Closure Impact Study Featured in The News

Five years after shutdown, Windham County still feels loss of Vermont Yankee New data shows…

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Scenes from the BDCC & SeVEDS 2019 Annual Meeting

Scenes from the BDCC & SeVEDS 2019 Annual Meeting

The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) and the Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) recently…

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Ownership Succession Planning Introductory Workshop Offered

Ownership Succession Planning Introductory Workshop Offered

“The Search for a Good Exit” Offered December 4th in Brattleboro   BRATTLEBORO, VT – A…

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Holiday Homecoming Encourages Former Locals to Return for Good

Holiday Homecoming Encourages Former Locals to Return for Good

Event on Thanksgiving Eve in Brattleboro Targets Visiting Friends and Family   BRATTLEBORO, VT – Thousands…

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P3 program helps high school students succeed

P3 program helps high school students succeed

BY BETSY THURSTON, The Shopper                     …

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BDCC Goes to D.C: Talent Pipeline Management and Career Education

BDCC Goes to D.C: Talent Pipeline Management and Career Education

Last week, Workforce and Education Program Manager Alex Beck traveled to Washington D.C to work…

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Perfect Timing for a Winter Workforce Training!

Perfect Timing for a Winter Workforce Training!

Just days before the skiing season started, the BDCC hosted a Hospitality and Guest Services…

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BDCC & SeVEDS Annual Meeting Highlights People Making a Difference

BDCC & SeVEDS Annual Meeting Highlights People Making a Difference

Susan Bailey and Omar Smith of Readsboro, Sheldon Scott of Whitney Blake Honored BRATTLEBORO, VT…

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Southern Vermont Economy Summit Returns, Save the Date for May 28th, 2020 at Mount Snow

Southern Vermont Economy Summit Returns, Save the Date for May 28th, 2020 at Mount Snow

The Fourth Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit will be held Thursday, May 28th at the…

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Local Cheesemakers Among Vermonters Winning Worldwide Recognition

Local Cheesemakers Among Vermonters Winning Worldwide Recognition

Bismark Cheese won Bronze at the World Cheese Awards, produced by Crown Finish Caves, Brooklyn,…

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BDCC entrepreneurship wins gold

BDCC entrepreneurship wins gold

Indianapolis, IN – Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award…

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Southern Vermont Young Professionals host Fourth First Time Home Buyer Info Session  At Flat Iron Exchange Café in Bellows Falls

Southern Vermont Young Professionals host Fourth First Time Home Buyer Info Session At Flat Iron Exchange Café in Bellows Falls

Every year the Southern Vermont Young Professionals, a program of the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation,…

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Hospitality and Customer Service Training Partnership

Hospitality and Customer Service Training Partnership

In partnership with Mount Snow, Northern Vermont University, and the Vermont Department of Labor, the…

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Leland & Gray’s 9th Graders Visit Local Manufacturers

Leland & Gray’s 9th Graders Visit Local Manufacturers

October is National Manufacturing Month, so what better time for students to tour some of…

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Windham Grows Farm Business Accelerator Extends Deadline for Farmer-entrepreneurs to Apply for November Cohort

Windham Grows Farm Business Accelerator Extends Deadline for Farmer-entrepreneurs to Apply for November Cohort

Windham Grows Farm Business Accelerator Extends Deadline for Farmer-entrepreneurs to Apply for November Cohort BRATTLEBORO,…

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Windham Grows Farm Business Accelerator is seeking farmer-entrepreneurs for its November cohort

BRATTLEBORO, VT —Windham Grows Farm Business Accelerator is seeking farmer-entrepreneurs who are interested in individualized…

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Meeting on Broadband Funding and Technical Assistance Draws High Attendance

Meeting on Broadband Funding and Technical Assistance Draws High Attendance

On September 11th in Wilmington the Windham Legislative Delegation hosted an informational meeting for local…

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Biomass could replace natural gas at Brattleboro paper board factory

From VTDigger By Anne Wallace Allen Sep 5 2019 Long Falls Paperboard, the company that this…

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RFQ: Comms and Public Awareness Assessment

RFQ: Comms and Public Awareness Assessment

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is seeking an experienced Consultant to conduct an assessment of its…

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BDCC/SeVEDS Annual Select Board Visits – 2019

BDCC/SeVEDS Annual Select Board Visits – 2019

BDCC/SeVEDS staff are out visiting with Selectbaords across the Windham Region to provide updates on…

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Job Posting: Project Coordinator; Development Services

Job Posting: Project Coordinator; Development Services

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) Job Title:              Project Coordinator; Development Services Reports to:           Director…

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Job Posting: Staff Accountant

Job Posting: Staff Accountant

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) Job Title:              Staff Accountant Reports to:           Director of Finance…

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Food Connects Expanding at BDCC’s Business Park

Food Connects Expanding at BDCC’s Business Park

BDCC welcomed Food Connects as a new Business Park tenant last year. Food Connects moved…

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Job Posting: Maintenance Support Staff

Job Posting: Maintenance Support Staff

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) Job Title:              Maintenance Support Staff Reports to:           Real Estate…

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Southern Vermont Economy Project Final Presentation

Southern Vermont Economy Project Final Presentation

The Southern Vermont Economy Project, funded by USDA RCDI grant, came to a close at…

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What is a “Good Job”?

What is a “Good Job”?

At Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, our Workforce Center of Excellence strives to improve alignment between…

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Rep. Peter Welch meets with Southern Vermont Young Professionals at Mocha Joe’s Roasting warehouse

Rep. Peter Welch meets with Southern Vermont Young Professionals at Mocha Joe’s Roasting warehouse

Congressman Peter Welch asked to meet with the Southern Vermont Young Professionals while in town…

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Magic Mountain Gets ACT 250 Approval for Snowmaking Project

Magic Mountain Gets ACT 250 Approval for Snowmaking Project

From Vermont Business Magazine   Tue, 06/25/2019 - 10:34am New Dam Construction and Stream Alteration Work…

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ReBlog– Wired: Envisioning a Tech Enabled Rural Economy by Richard Berkfield and McKenna Hayes, Food Connects

ReBlog– Wired: Envisioning a Tech Enabled Rural Economy by Richard Berkfield and McKenna Hayes, Food Connects

BY RICHARD BERKFIELD AND MCKENNA HAYES, FOOD CONNECTS At the 3rd Annual Southern Vermont Economic…

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BDCC organizes Keene State Public Health Student Visit to Brattleboro Retreat

BDCC organizes Keene State Public Health Student Visit to Brattleboro Retreat

Professor Beth Mundahl with some of her students from her Keene State College listening to…

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YP Homebuyer Informational Yields Results

YP Homebuyer Informational Yields Results

For the past few years, BDCC Southern Vermont Young Professionals have hosted a First Time…

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Sophomore Summit 2019: Reblog

Sophomore Summit 2019: Reblog

Originally printed in the Brattleboro Reformer under the headline 'Faith in experimentation' learned at SIT…

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Southern Vermont Young Professionals File Taxes Together at Free Tax Prep Workshop with United Way of Windham County

Southern Vermont Young Professionals File Taxes Together at Free Tax Prep Workshop with United Way of Windham County

At this year's tax prep workshop, hosted by the Southern Vermont Young Professionals and United…

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Making Fund Finding Fun: A Grant Writing Workshop attended by over 40 organizations and towns

Making Fund Finding Fun: A Grant Writing Workshop attended by over 40 organizations and towns

In partnership with the Vermont Community Foundation and the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, the…

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Southern Vermont Young Professionals 4th Annual Creative Black-Tie Gala a Colorful Success!

The Southern Vermont Young Professionals hosted their 4th Annual Creative Black-Tie Gala this past Saturday…

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Sneak Peek: 2019 Sophomore Summit

Sneak Peek: 2019 Sophomore Summit

  The Sophomore Summit is the largest high school career awareness and exposure event of…

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Tax Prep Workshop Provided by Southern Vermont Young Professionals & United Way of Windham County

Tax Prep Workshop Provided by Southern Vermont Young Professionals & United Way of Windham County

As the wave of Town Meeting Days wind down, we are reminded that tax season…

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OP ED: Economic development – the Vermont way

By Adam Grinold For some, the term economic development bears a negative connotation, as if…

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Chroma CTO Janette Bombardier Named VT 2019 Engineer of the Year

Janette K Bombardier, PE, was named Vermont’s 2019 Engineer of the Year. Ms. Bombardier is…

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Bi-Town Marketing Group Issues Request For Qualifications

The Bi-Town Economic Development Committee is organized by the Towns’ of Wilmington and Dover with…

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Regional Stay to Stay weekend to be hosted at Mount Snow & in Brattleboro Feb 22-25

Regional Stay to Stay weekend to be hosted at Mount Snow & in Brattleboro Feb 22-25

Over the weekend of February 22-25 the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is partnering with several…

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Meet Your Young Professional Steering Committee Member: John Pritchard

Meet Your Young Professional Steering Committee Member: John Pritchard

John Pritchard is an Associate Attorney at Fitts, Olson, & Giddings, P.L.C. He generally practices…

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SVEP to offer grant writing workshop for small organizations to increase capacity

SVEP to offer grant writing workshop for small organizations to increase capacity

In partnership with the Vermont Community Foundation and the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, the…

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Bending the Demographic Curve– GNAT’s Andrew McKeever sits down with young professionals to discuss

Bending the Demographic Curve– GNAT’s Andrew McKeever sits down with young professionals to discuss

GNAT's Andrew McKeever sits down with four southern Vermonters to talk about attracting and retaining…

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Governor lauds Brattleboro’s last-minute rescue of 100 jobs

Governor lauds Brattleboro’s last-minute rescue of 100 jobs

VTDigger Jan 17 2019 By Kevin O'Connor BRATTLEBORO — Just because Gov. Phil Scott moved…

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FY19 EPA BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP APPLICATION PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING

FY19 EPA BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP APPLICATION PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING January 15, 2019 5:30 p.m. Brattleboro Development…

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Public Presentation of Southern Vermont’s 5 year economic plan happening January 7th

Public Presentation of Southern Vermont’s 5 year economic plan happening January 7th

The 2019 Southern Vermont Zone CEDS development is complete and ready for public comment! Public…

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Meet Your Young Professional Steering Committee Member: Katie Knaeble

Meet Your Young Professional Steering Committee Member: Katie Knaeble

Katie is a case manager at the Vermont Department of Labor Workforce Development Division.  She assists…

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Getting organized, 2nd Annual Southern Vermont Connectivity Summit prepares towns to move the needle

Getting organized, 2nd Annual Southern Vermont Connectivity Summit prepares towns to move the needle

The 2nd Annual Southern Vermont Connectivity Summit, held at Mount Snow on November 30th, was…

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YP networking event at BrattCave, a dynamic combination

YP networking event at BrattCave, a dynamic combination

The December event for the Southern Vermont Young Professionals was held in a bit of…

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Material presented at Connectivity Summit

Thank you to all who attended the Connectivity Summit on November 30th! In this post…

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BDCC & SeVEDS 2018 Annual Meeting

BDCC & SeVEDS 2018 Annual Meeting

   The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) & Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) Boards of…

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First Time Homebuyer Roadmap event overflowing with information

First Time Homebuyer Roadmap event overflowing with information

First Time Homebuyer Roadmap event saw an attendance of 16 young professionals, traveling as far…

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Valley Startup Lab Begins

On 10/17, participants of the Valley Startup Lab met for their first meeting. A year…

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Training Builds Hospitality Skills in Windham County

Training Builds Hospitality Skills in Windham County

On November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 26 Community members, including a number of Mount Snow…

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Young Professionals Summit full of good ideas

Young Professionals Summit full of good ideas

The 2018 Young Professionals Summit of Vermont was held in Rutland, VT this past weekend.…

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BDCC Wins “Community Partner of the Year” Award from Brattleboro Community Television

BDCC Wins “Community Partner of the Year” Award from Brattleboro Community Television

  On October 15th, the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation was honored to accept the Community…

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WINDHAM COUNTY CAPITOL FOR A DAY TOUR

THE SCOTT ADMINISTRATION HEADS TO WINDHAM COUNTY TUESDAY FOR ITS 9th CAPITOL FOR A DAY…

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6th Annual Southern Vermont Career Expo

6th Annual Southern Vermont Career Expo

  For more information, check out the article in the Brattleboro Reformer.

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Announcing the 2019 Southern Vermont Young Professional’s Membership!

Announcing the 2019 Southern Vermont Young Professional’s Membership!

Southern Vermont Young Professionals was founded 4 years ago to help build a stronger, bigger…

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Local partners and community members welcome guests at 3rd Stay to Stay Weekend

Local partners and community members welcome guests at 3rd Stay to Stay Weekend

During the second weekend in August, the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, the Brattleboro Area Chamber…

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Reblog: Innovative Workforce Plan Unveiled

Reblog: Innovative Workforce Plan Unveiled

Innovative Workforce Plan Unveiled   Posted Friday, September 21, 2018 8:06 pm By Susan Smallheer, Brattleboro Reformer TOWNSHEND…

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Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit wins IEDC award

Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit wins IEDC award

WASHINGTON, DC (October 02, 2018) – The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and Bennington County Industrial…

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A Fun and Interactive Event for Students at New Hampshire Construction Career Days

A Fun and Interactive Event for Students at New Hampshire Construction Career Days

The New Hampshire Construction Career Days connects students with the Construction and Transportation Industries to…

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Meet Your Young Professionals Steering Committee Member: Sarah Wiggins Donovan

Meet Your Young Professionals Steering Committee Member: Sarah Wiggins Donovan

Sarah is currently the Global Admissions & Program Coordinator for the Experiment in International Living,…

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2018 Harvest Hang a smashing success

2018 Harvest Hang a smashing success

Last weekend, the Southern Vermont Young Professionals partnered with Circle Mountain Farm in Guilford, Vermont…

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Streeter/Dolmetsch OpEd: Building a Plan to Repopulate the Southern Vermont Workforce

Streeter/Dolmetsch OpEd: Building a Plan to Repopulate the Southern Vermont Workforce

Southern Vermont is in trouble. Its population is declining and aging. Tourism has not recovered…

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New Chapter founders Schulicks launch byOM

Dummerston, Vermont Monday 09/17/2018  Vermont Business Magazine Paul and Barbi Schulick, founders of the P&G subsidiary New…

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BDCC/SeVEDS Annual Selectboard Visits – 2018

BDCC/SeVEDS Annual Selectboard Visits – 2018

BDCC/SeVEDS staff are out visiting with Selectbaords across the Windham Region to provide updates on programs…

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Summer Intern Spotlight – Caleb Paasche, Project Intern at BDCC

Summer Intern Spotlight – Caleb Paasche, Project Intern at BDCC

"My contact with the internship program came last year when I worked over the summer…

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Summer Intern Spotlight – Carley Wainwright, HR Intern at The Richard’s Group

Summer Intern Spotlight – Carley Wainwright, HR Intern at The Richard’s Group

"The learning experience that I received from this internship is immeasurable. I have worked for…

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Young Professionals enjoy the community atmosphere at the W. Townshend Country Store Pizza Night

Young Professionals enjoy the community atmosphere at the W. Townshend Country Store Pizza Night

    The Southern Vermont Young Professionals enjoyed a lovely summer evening at the W.…

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Southern Vermont Zone CEDS Public Input Sought

The 2019 Southern Vermont Zone CEDS development is underway! This federally recognized Comprehensive Economic Development…

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Meet Your Young Professionals Steering Committee Member: Michael Root

Meet Your Young Professionals Steering Committee Member: Michael Root

Meet Your Young Professionals Steering Committee Member Series is presented by the Southern Vermont Young…

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2018 Road Pitch Wheels through Windham County

2018 Road Pitch Wheels through Windham County

On Wednesday, August 1st, riders and investors from across the state of Vermont pulled into…

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August 7th Montpelier Event Features Ecovation Hub Mass Timber Project

August 5, 2018 On Tuesday August 7th Bob Stevens will be presenting "Drilling Down on…

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Cotton Mill’s True North Granola Featured in Up Country Magazine

UpCountry Magazine Adventures in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont Life is a bowl of granola By Natalie…

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New Bellows Falls Biergarten Is all Kind of Wunderbar

New Bellows Falls Biergarten Is all Kind of Wunderbar

By Nicole Colson / ELF The new restaurant occupying a Bellows Falls space that was…

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Video Coverage of the Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit Released

Video Coverage of the Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit Released

In case you missed the 2nd Annual Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit on May 30th,…

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Janette Bombardier Joins Chroma Leadership Team

by Timothy McQuiston Vermont Business Magazine In a dramatic restructuring that will allow employee-owned Chroma…

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INSTIG8 “Idea Jam” at the Stone Church July 25th

INSTIG8 “Idea Jam” at the Stone Church July 25th

For Immediate Release Contact: Adam Grinold, Executive Director Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (802) 257-7731 agrinold@brattleborodevelopment.com…

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BDCC gets $150,000 grant for high school Pathways Project

BDCC gets $150,000 grant for high school Pathways Project

Thu, 06/28/2018 - 5:12pm -- Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community…

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People show up in droves for homemade ice cream and Vernon history

People show up in droves for homemade ice cream and Vernon history

On Sunday, June 24th, 2018 the Southern Vermont Young Professionals collaborated with the Vernon Historical…

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Summit: Reinvisioning a post-Vermont Yankee economy

Summit: Reinvisioning a post-Vermont Yankee economy

by Maia Segura Vermont Business Magazine  Let’s face it. Most economic development conferences tend to…

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BDCC & Cotton Mill visit from Vermont Council on Rural Development

BDCC & Cotton Mill visit from Vermont Council on Rural Development

Vermont Council on Rural Development Board Members enjoyed a brief tour at True North Granola…

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BDCC & Strolling of the Heifers – 2018 Road Pitch Competition

BDCC & Strolling of the Heifers – 2018 Road Pitch Competition

It's that time of year again! Strolling of the Heifers and Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation are…

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Informational Event for “Micro-Entrepreneur” Loan Program to be Held in Bellows Falls

Join us for an outdoor mixer at the Waypoint Center in Bellows Falls on June…

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New Owner for Maple Valley Ski Area

New Owner for Maple Valley Ski Area

Sugar Mountain Holdings purchased the Maple Valley Ski Area in Dummerston in late May. The…

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Wheel Pad Approved for Veterans Home Loan Program

Wheel Pad Approved for Veterans Home Loan Program

Wheel Pad of Wilmington, Vermont has become an approved builder in the Veterans Home Loan…

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Instig8 Program Hosts Business Mini-Pitch Pitch Party Event

Seven businesses came to The Lounge at Duo Restaurant to pitch their business ideas. Ranging…

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BMH and CCV host open houses for accelerated medical assistant program

BMH and CCV host open houses for accelerated medical assistant program

May 15, 2018 Vermont Business Magazine  As part of a joint initiative between Brattleboro Memorial Hospital…

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Summit CEDS Event Sponsored by Local Banks  

Brattleboro Savings & Loan, and Bank of Bennington will sponsor the 2017-2018 Windham Region Comprehensive…

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Fast Tracks to Success Career Expo @ Twin Valley Middle-High School: Picture Blog

Fast Tracks to Success Career Expo @ Twin Valley Middle-High School: Picture Blog

  Special thanks to our participating employers: Chroma Technology Corp Joshua Farr Photography Southern Vermont…

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Bellows Falls to hold a Development Open House: May 18th, 1-3 pm

Bellows Falls to hold a Development Open House: May 18th, 1-3 pm

SAVE THE DATE! Starting a business? Relocating? Join us for refreshments, networking and resources! Friday,…

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$1.2 Million clean up under way at former Robertson Paper Mill Site

From the Vermont Business Magazine, Monday, May 7, 2018 More than $1.2 million in funding…

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Summit to Focus on Growing People, Partnerships and Potential: 2nd Annual Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit at Mount Snow May 30th

Summit to Focus on Growing People, Partnerships and Potential: 2nd Annual Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit at Mount Snow May 30th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Adam Grinold, Executive Director Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (802) 257-7731 agrinold@brattleborodevelopment.com www.brattleborodevelopment.com…

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2018 Sophomore Summit

2018 Sophomore Summit

2018 Sophomore Summit: Connecting Students to Community, Continuing Education, and Careers Brattleboro, VT. On April…

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Crowd Head Over Heels for NECCA Burlesque Show Sponsored by the Southern Vermont Young Professionals

BRATTLEBORO, VT—Late on Thursday night, April 12, 2018, the Stone Church in downtown Brattleboro was…

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Paid Internships Make a Difference in Southern Vermont

Paid Internships Make a Difference in Southern Vermont

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/17/2018 Adam Grinold Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (802) 257-7731 agrinold@brattleborodevelopment.com Brattleborodevelopment.com April…

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Highlight reel of Creative Black Tie Gala highlights diversity in Southern Vermont Young Professionals

Thanks to Ezlerh Oreste and the Brattleboro Community TV crew for capturing great footage at…

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New state program launched, Brattleboro one of three pilot locations for Stay to Stay

New state program launched, Brattleboro one of three pilot locations for Stay to Stay

On March 22, 2018, Governor Phil Scott announced the statewide program Stay to Stay at…

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SeVEDS Increases Support from Regional Towns

SeVEDS Increases Support from Regional Towns

Brattleboro, Vermont, March 26, 2018 -- 2018 marks the sixth year that Southeastern Vermont Economic…

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Three Windham Businesses Named  Vermont Best Places to Work

Three Windham Businesses Named Vermont Best Places to Work

BURLINGTON - On March 21st Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce unveiled the rankings of the top 50…

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Nominations Sought for Emerging Regional Leaders

Nominations Sought for Emerging Regional Leaders

Bennington & Windham Young Professionals to be Recognized at SoVermont Economic Summit Brattleboro, VT –Nominations…

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Save the Date: Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit, May 30th

Save the Date: Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit, May 30th

After a successful inaugural Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit with over 130 attendees, the Brattleboro…

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OP ED: Economic Development is About People and Communities

Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation I lead an organization that is working…

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Southern Vermont Housing Summit Video Released

  The Southern Vermont Housing Summit was hosted at Bennington College on February 9, 2017.…

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Manufacturer’s Growth Brings New Jobs to Brattleboro

Manufacturer’s Growth Brings New Jobs to Brattleboro

“The GSP project helped us retain 300 high paying, quality precision manufacturing jobs and will create up to 100 new positions here”
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Southern Vermont expanding capacity with virtual connections, SVEP program linking Brattleboro to Bennington and Rockingham

  Brattleboro, VT – Ted Brady, the Deputy Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Commerce and…

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Talent Pipeline Management: Building Employment Opportunities in Southern Vermont

Talent Pipeline Management: Building Employment Opportunities in Southern Vermont

Building Employment Opportunities in Southern Vermont National tools empower local workforce systems As the regions…

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Reblog: Building Alliances and Career Pathways

Reblog: Building Alliances and Career Pathways

Posted Tuesday, August 29, 2017 7:33 pm By Chris Mays cmays@reformer.com BRATTLEBORO — Alex Beck…

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UTILIZING THINKVERMONT.COM TO PROMOTE SOUTHERN VERMONT COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES

Brattleboro, VT – On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, join Elaine Sopchak of the Vermont Agency of…

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Where Are They Now?: CEDS Projects Then and Now, 2018 Projects Submission Deadline February 19

BDCC/SeVEDS is accepting new projects and updated projects for its fourth annual update to the…

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Southern Vermont Young Professionals Annouce Logo Contest

Southern Vermont Young Professionals Logo Design Contest Open for Submission: January 22nd, 2018 Logos Due:…

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Agenda for the Southern Vermont Housing Summit Released

  Economic Development for Town Leaders February 9, 2018 | 1-4 pm Bennington College, North…

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UNDERSTANDING STATE LAWS for Small Businesses

JOIN WEBINAR FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM     Brattleboro, VT – On Tuesday,…

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OP ED: Vernon Needs Our Support to Build its Post-VY Future

Adam Grinold, Executive Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation The Vermont Public Utility Commission has been…

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Workforce Strategies to Attract New Talent and Retain Young People

Workforce Strategies to Attract New Talent and Retain Young People

Posted Friday, December 15, 2017 5:42 pm By Harmony Birch, Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — It's no secret that…

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR Southern Vermont MUNICIPAL LEADERS

JOIN WEBINAR FOR MORE DETAILS Brattleboro, VT – On Tuesday, January 9th, 2018, join Briset Flores…

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2019-zone-ceds-rfp-122717-final

Download RFP Document here: 2019 ZONE CEDS RFP 122717 Final  Download DRAFT Timeline for Zone CEDS…

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Video of the Southern Vermont Economy Project’s Connectivity Summit

On November 1, 2017, the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation’s Southern Vermont Economy Project hosted the…

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Brattleboro Cotton Mill Open Studios – Entrepreneurs Owning Their Ecosystem

This year, for the first time, I attended the Cotton Mill Open Studios event. Wow!…

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It Is Possible: SoVermont Young Professionals host first time home buyer informational

It Is Possible: SoVermont Young Professionals host first time home buyer informational

The Southern Vermont Young Professionals hosted a first time home buyer informational talk on November…

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Job Opening: Grant Management & Administrative Assistant

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) Job Title:                Grant Management & Administrative Assistant Reports to:           …

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BDCC Leads $19 Million Chroma Expansion Project

Back in December 2016, Chroma, a local optical lens manufacturer that distributes its product all…

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Job Posting: Business Analyst with Storm Petrel and Puerto Rico

Business Analyst The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of US governmental practices. This…

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Job Posting: Data Analyst with Storm Petrel and Puerto Rico

Data Analyst The ideal candidate listens to people and gathers information. With attention to detail,…

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Job Posting: Maintenance Support Staff

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) Job Title: Maintenance Support Staff Reports to: Real Estate Manager…

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IEDC “Leadership In Times of Crisis”

As the frequency and intensity of natural disasters seem to be increasing, it is important…

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My work this summer – and why it’s important – Caleb Paasche

I'm a 19-year-old college student, a resident of Guilford, and I have spent this summer…

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Leadership Southeast Vermont deadline July 15th

Leadership Southeast Vermont is a 501(c)(3) endorsed by area Chambers of Commerce among others. It serves…

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2017 WCEDP RFP Release

2017 WCEDP RFP Release Windham County Economic Development Program R.T. Hamilton Brown Brattleboro Development Credit…

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Momentum from well-attended inaugural Summit, Southern Vermont Economy Project launches new program

The Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit gathered and showcased individual and collaborative economic and community…

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Creatin’ Business

Founder Focus May 26, 2017 Founder: Shelly Huber Company: Creatin' Business Description: Creatin' Business offers professional services for small…

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SoVT Faces in Economic Development: Emmett Dunbar, Town of Rockingham

Meet Emmett Dunbar, the Development Director in the Town of Rockingham. Lets hear what kind…

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SoVT Faces in Economic Development: Matt Harrington, Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce

Meet Matt Harrington, the Executive Director of the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce. We’ve asked…

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SoVT Faces in Economic Development: Sharon Cunningham, Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce

Sharon Cunningham is the Executive Director of the Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce. We asked…

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SoVT Faces in Economic Development: Martin Langeveld, SeVEDS and Strolling of the Heifers

  Meet Martin Langeveld! Martin is a former newspaper publisher who has been active in…

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SoVT Faces in Economic Development: Paul W. Carroccio, TPW Real Estate

Paul W. Carroccio is CEO of TPW Real Estate. We asked him to tell us…

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Express Fluency

Founder Focus May 12, 2017 Founder: Elissa McLean Company: Express Fluency Description: Whether you want to speak…

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Co-Working Plus

Founder Focus April 28, 2017 Founder: Dave Evans Company: Co-Working Plus Description: Coworkng Plus is a…

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Vermont Festivals

Founder Focus April 19, 2017 Founder: Ray Massucco Company: Vermont Festivals Description: Vermont Festivals presents 5-6 shows…

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Outer Limits Health Club

Founder Focus April 12, 2017 Founder: Chip Hellus Company: Outer Limits Health Club Description: It all began in…

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Back Roads Granola

Founder Focus April 6, 2017 Founders: Virginia and Peter Vogel Company: Back Roads Granola Description:…

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VtSBDC Client Success Story and BDCC Tenant: Frabjous Fibers

Stephanie started her business for the reasons a lot of women do…she wanted to stay…

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Putney Mountain Winery

Founder Focus March 28, 2017 Founders: Kate and Charles Dodge Company: Putney Mountain Winery Description: The Dodges…

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New England Center for Circus Arts

Founder Focus March 21, 2017 Founders: Elsie Smith and Serenity Forchion Company: New England Center for Circus…

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Windham Movement Apparel

Founder Focus March 15, 2017 Founders: Francesca Bourgault Company: Windham Movement Apparel Description: The mission of…

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LineSync Architecture

Founder Focus March 14, 2017 Founders: Julie Lineberger and Joseph Cincotta Company: LineSync Architecture Description:…

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Whippersnappers

Founder Focus March 13, 2017 Founder: Amy Nelson Company: Whippersnappers Description: Whippersnappers is owned and…

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Storm Petrel

Founder Focus March 10, 2017 Founders: Christina Moore Company: Storm Petrel Description: Storm Petrel LLC…

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Peggy and Ken Farabaugh

Founder Focus March 9, 2017 Founders: Peggy and Ken Farabaugh Company: Vermont Wood Studios Description:…

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New Ground Creative

Founder Focus March 8, 2017 Founders: Carrie Simmons Company: New Ground Creative Description: New Ground…

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The Storymatic

Founder Focus March 7, 2017 Founders: Brian and Vaune Company: The Storymatic Description: My name is…

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O.W.L. Energy Bar

Founder Focus March 6, 2017 Founder: Allison Wright Company: O.W.L Energy Bar Description: Growing up, my mom…

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Vermont Gelato

Founder Focus March 3, 2017 Founder: Peter Solley Company: Vermont Gelato Description: After 30 years in the…

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Cultural Intrigue

Founder Focus March 2, 2017 Founder: Adam Gebb Company: Cultural Intrigue Description: Cultural Intrigue / Luna Bazaar…

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Stevens and Associates

Founder Focus March 1, 2017 Founder: Bob Stevens Company: Stevens and Associates Description: Building Meaningful Places: We start with…

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Flat Iron Exchange – Jana Bryan

Founder Focus February 28, 2017 Founder: Jana Bryan Company: Flat Iron Exchange Description: The Flat Iron Exchange…

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A conversation with Janice Warren, president of OneReport

A conversation with Janice Warren, president of OneReport A socially conscious entrepreneur helps corporations do…

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Mondo Mediaworks – Luke Stafford

Founder Focus February 24, 2017 Founder: Luke Stafford Company: Mondo Mediaworks Description: Why does Mondo do…

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True North Granola – Ingrid & Franklin

Founder Focus February 23, 2017 Founder: Ingrid & Franklin Chrisco Company: True North Granola Description: From Educators…

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EuropaIT – Aaron Howe

Founder Focus February 22, 2017 Founder: Aaron Howe Company: Europa IT Description: Europa IT is a community-based…

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Laura Zindel Design

Founder Focus February 21, 2017 Founders: Laura Zindel Company: Laura Zindel Design Description: Laura Zindel is an artist…

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Saxtons River Distillery – Christian

Founder Focus February 20, 2017 Founders: Christian Stromberg Company: Saxton's River Distillery Description: Located in Brattleboro,…

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Hermit Thrush Brewery

Founder Focus February 17, 2017 Founders: Chrisophe Gagne & Avery Schwenk Company: Hermit Thrush Brewery Description: Hermit…

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Founder Focus

Founder Focus celebrates the brave and creative entrepreneurs in our region whose passions are the products…

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Tavernier Chocolates

Founder Focus February 15, 2017 Founders: John Singer and Dar Tavernier-Singer Company: Tavernier Chocolates Description: Creating…

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A conversation with Wilbur Rice, the owner of Equipe Sport

Artistry, energy and a passion for excellence took him from southern California to southern Vermont…

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INSTIG8 – Digital Marketing Workshop Series

The Modern Marketer's Toolkit is the first in a monthly series of digital marketing workshops as…

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Entergy Development Funds are Aiding Growth

Program has committed $4.8 million in grants, loans, and incentives so far. Read full article…

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A Conversation with the Founders of New England Center for Circus Arts

They came. They soared. We were conquered. Elsie Smith and Serenity Smith Forchion brought the…

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A conversation with Frank Wadelton, owner/director, Frank the Welder

A conversation with Frank Wadelton, owner/director, Frank the Welder

Artistry, energy and a passion for excellence took him from southern California to southern Vermont…

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Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone, Rural Community Development Initiative Southern Vermont Economy Project

Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone, Rural Community Development Initiative Southern Vermont Economy Project Contact Sarah…

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A disaster-recovery business blooms in Irene’s wake

A disaster-recovery business blooms in Irene’s wake

Software guides local governments through federal regulations maze By Mike Faher/The Commons HALIFAX—Christina Moore’s resume…

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CEDS Vital Project, Wheelpad Set for Prototype Demo Tour

  Wheel Pad Norwich Model Tour Wheel Pad is an ecofriendly 200 square foot accessible…

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A conversation with Lisa Sullivan, owner of Bartleby’s Books

A conversation with Lisa Sullivan, owner of Bartleby’s Books

An entrepreneur turns the pages from English major to startup executive to marketing pro to…

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A conversation with Michael Knapp, founder and CEO of Green River

A conversation with Michael Knapp, founder and CEO of Green River

An academic discovers his entrepreneurial spirit, and a full-tilt Brattleboro web software development business blossoms…

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A conversation with Dr. Samantha K. Eagle

A conversation with Dr. Samantha K. Eagle

By Jerry Goldberg/The Commons BRATTLEBORO—THERE ARE two kinds of people in the world: those who…

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A conversation with Luke Stafford, founder and chief of Mondo Mediaworks

A conversation with Luke Stafford, founder and chief of Mondo Mediaworks

For one would-be newspaper reporter, the medium indeed became the message — and it's digital…

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A conversation with John Meyer, Holstein Association USA

A conversation with John Meyer, Holstein Association USA

By age 6, he was already fascinated with dairy farming and the folks doing it.…

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Southern Vermont Economy Project Director

Job Title: Project Director – Southern Vermont Economy  Reports to:  Executive Director Program Objectives &…

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Job Opening – Grant Management & Administrative Assistant

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) Job Title: Grant Management & Administrative Assistant Reports to: Executive Director…

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A Conversation with Lisa Sullivan, Owner of Bartleby’s Books

By: Jerry Goldberg, The Commons ROBERT F ROST wrote in 1920: “Some say the world…

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Instig8 Idea Jam Off to an Innovative Start

Posted May 17, 2016 / RT Brown, WCEDP Project Manager On May 5th, the region’s…

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Building Excitement for Our Green Economy Cluster

Posted April 18, 2016 / Adam Grinold, BDCC Executive Director and Frank Knott, ViTAL Economy…

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A Conversation with Adam Gebb, Owner of Cultural Intrigue

Call me awestruck, but if there’s ever been a more alluring business name than Cultural…

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Growing Windham Region Workforce Program Awarded Funds

Growing Windham Region Workforce Program Awarded Funds

The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation was recently awarded $48,000 for the continued implementation of their…

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Manufacturers’ Round Table: Focusing on Workforce Development

Posted April 4, 2016 / Adam Grinold, BDCC Executive Director On March 9 the Brattleboro…

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Shoes Say A Lot About A Person: An Exploration of Priority Setting

Posted March 28, 2016 / Bobbi Kilburn Shoes say a lot about a person…… BY…

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SeVEDS 2016 Town Meeting Summary

Posted March 22, 2016 / Jodi Clark SeVEDS 2016 Town Meeting Summary Town Meeting season…

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YP Gala Highlights Creativity, Innovation, and Collaboration

Posted March 1, 2016 / Luke Stafford, Mondo Mediaworks/SeVEDS Board Member & RT Brown, WCEDP…

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CEDS In Action Spotlight: Growing a Regional Green Economy Cluster

Posted February 29, 2016 After years of preparatory work, the BDCC and SeVEDS has launched…

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Spend a day @ Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) wearing my shoes ….

Posted February 15, 2016 / By Bobbi Kilburn, Grants Manager Keep in mind, I’m a…

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Business opportunities abound!

Posted February 8, 2016 / Adam Grinold, BDCC Executive Director It is a great time…

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Building Excitement for Our Green Economy Cluster

Posted April 18, 2016 / Adam Grinold, BDCC Executive Director and Frank Knott, ViTAL Economy…

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BDCC Launches INSTIG8 with an Idea Jam @ The Vermont Jazz Center on May 5th

For Immediate Release April 20, 2016 Contacts: R.T. Hamilton Brown WCEDP Program Director Brattleboro Development…

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In Honor of Sandy Otero

A Note from Adam Grinold, BDCC Executive Director Here at the BDCC, we have seen…

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Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation Accelerating The Green Building Cluster

Request for Qualifications – Cluster Support/Coordination Resource Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) on behalf of …

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