Brattleboro, VT – Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is proud to celebrate Executive Director, Adam Grinold’s inclusion in the VermontBiz list of 91 Influencers of 2026, which recognizes leaders from across the state who are making a meaningful impact through their unwavering dedication, work, and leadership.
Since becoming Executive Director in 2014, Grinold has led BDCC through a period of significant growth and innovation. Under his leadership, the organization has expanded its work building new programs and partnerships that strengthen Southern Vermont’s businesses, workforce, and communities. “Adam’s leadership over the past 12 years has been transformative not just for the BDCC, but for the entire Southern Vermont economy,” said Bob Stevens, BDCC Board President. “His entrepreneurial spirit and unique ability to bring business leaders and regional partners together have paved the way for sustainable growth.”
“I am incredibly honored to be recognized by VermontBiz alongside so many leaders I respect,” said Grinold. “This recognition is truly a reflection of the dedicated team at BDCC and the collaborative spirit of our Southern Vermont communities. In rural economic development, our greatest strength is our ability to come together to face challenges head-on.”
Congratulations to Adam and all of the individuals recognized this year. To view the complete list visit: vermontbiz.com/news/2026/july/08/vermontbiz-recognizes-91-influencers-2026
Learn more about BDCC and its work throughout Southern Vermont at brattleborodevelopment.com
About BDCC
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization with the mission of investing in the drivers of the regional economy so that people, businesses, and communities in Southern Vermont can thrive. In addition to its private nonprofit leadership role in regional business acceleration and expansion programs and projects, economic, workforce, and community development programming, BDCC is also contracted to carry out the work of one of the twelve the State of Vermont’s certified Regional Development Corporations (RDC) for the greater Windham County area (including Windham County and the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg, Winhall, and Weston). BDCC’s activity is made possible in part by a grant from the State of Vermont through the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. For more information, visit: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/
