They came. They soared. We were conquered. Elsie Smith and Serenity Smith Forchion brought the circus to town, forever changing thousands of lives. By Jerry Goldberg/The Commons BRATTLEBORO—ONE OF THE PERKS that come with a Chamber of Commerce gig is…
Artistry, energy and a passion for excellence took him from southern California to southern Vermont — and a thriving business By Jerry Goldberg/The Commons BELLOWS FALLS—TO PREP FOR a forthcoming chat with bicycle fabricator Frank Wadelton, I looked him up…
BDCC Staff Member Name: Dutch Walsh Position Title: Property Manager Program(s): Work with all BDCC Tenants, Frontline for hearing about the businesses and make referrals to our other programs (Instig8, WCEDP, Small Business Center, etc.) Where were you born? Middletown,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2016 Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) Opens Project Submissions Period for 2016 Windham Region CEDS SeVEDS is accepting new projects and updated projects for its third annual update to the regional Comprehensive Economic…
BDCC to Receive 2016 NEDA Awards The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) has been notified of its selection for two Northeastern Economic Developers Association Awards. The Windham Region Workforce Center of Excellence has been named Program of the Year and…
BDCC Staff Member Name: Alex Beck Position Title: Workforce and Education Specialist Program(s): Fast Tracks to Success, The Six College Collaborative Internship Program, SoVT Young Professionals, BDCC Business Cluster Roundtable Initiative Where were you born? Boston, MA Where do you…
Software guides local governments through federal regulations maze By Mike Faher/The Commons HALIFAX—Christina Moore’s resume doesn’t lack for variety: She’s spent time on a research boat in Alaska, worked on communications networks in Iraq, and assisted with Hurricane Sandy recovery…
Wheel Pad Norwich Model Tour Wheel Pad is an ecofriendly 200 square foot accessible bedroom and bathroom attachable to an existing home. It provides a respectful and supportive space for people with mobility issues, making it easy for friends…
What is your primary work at Unity Homes? We tend not to be too concerned about titles here at Unity, but my position has been described variously as Operations Director, Company Steward and COO. In this role, I get to…
What is your primary work at BDCC/SeVEDS? I’m the Director of Economic Development. I work on developing long term, strategic projects for the economic development of our region. For example, I worked with the SeVEDS Board to develop the CEDS (Comprehensive…