Rockingham Looks to “Incremental Development” for Neighborhood Revitalization, BDCC Supports Rockingham’s Work with Local Development Experts
Rockingham, VT – Restoring downtown buildings was identified as a top priority during last year’s Rockingham community visit, led by the Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD). To sustain this momentum and address the need for small-scale development in downtown Bellows…
Video Provides Overview of SeVEDS
Each year the 27 communities in the Windham region are asked to support the regional economic development strategic planning and program work of SeVEDS, Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies. With Town Meetings being held virtually, by Australian Ballot, or delayed…
Reconnect: Summit Registration Opens for Virtual Experience May 12th-14th
Southern Vermont- Registration is now open for the Fourth Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit at www.sovermontzone.com/summit . This three-day virtual event will be held May 12th, 13th, and 14th. The 2021 summit theme is “Reconnect”. It’s a chance to reconnect with one another, and with new ideas.…
Nominations Sought for Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders, 2021 Marks Fifth Annual Cohort to be Recognized
Southern Vermont – This year presented enormous challenges, but it also offered unique opportunities for ordinary people to support their communities in crucial ways. 2021 Emerging Leaders recognition will highlight those young professionals who went above and beyond during this unprecedented…
SeVEDS & BDCC 2021 Virtual Information Session – Recording Available
Pictured above - Casey Haynes, BDCC Talent Specialist talking about internships, recruitment and retention of our region's workforce, and welcoming new Vermonters during COVID-19. BDCC & SeVEDS virtual information session provide updates on programs and projects made possible through SeVEDS…
“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 Young Professional members. The Southern Vermont Young Professionals (SoVTYPs) is a workforce initiative of Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) and the Brattleboro Development Credit…
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 - 10:55am -- by Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corp and President of the Regional Development Corporations of Vermont When COVID-19 hit, businesses and organizations…
SeVEDS & BDCC 2021 Virtual Information Sessions
Pictured above - a 2020 Information Session (in person!) at the Westminster West Library hosted by BDCC's R.T. Brown, Director of Business Acceleration and Community Capital Development. Please join us for a virtual information session where BDCC staff members will…
2021 Project Submission Period Open for the Southern Vermont CEDS, Pandemic recovery projects also sought
Southern Vermont – The annual submissions process has opened for projects to be included in the Southern Vermont Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS is a federally-approved action plan for growing the Southern Vermont economy with a regional public process. Each year the CEDS is updated…