Welcome to the BDCC Blog, featuring stories from the BDCC Team about our work in the greater Windham Region.
New Roof. Huge Savings. A Brighter Future!
The existing roof at the BDCC Business Park on Putney Road was nearing the need…
“True transformation requires radical connectedness”: Reflections from 2024 Emerging Leader Katie Allaway
Katie Allaway Named a 2024 Southern Vermont Emerging Leader Brattleboro resident Katie Allaway has been…
Digital Literacy Training Series Focuses on Career Advancement
Press Contact: Adam Grinold, agrinold@brattleborodevelopment.com Brattleboro, VT — A new training series for adults, “Digital…
Strategies for Cultivating Local Leaders: Meg Staloff Presents at the Vermont Downtown Conference
As part of the Vermont Downtown and Historic Preservation Conference in Bellows Falls this summer,…
Listening with Curiosity: Reflections from 2024 Emerging Leader Elijah Summers
Elijah Summers Named a 2024 Southern Vermont Emerging Leader Halifax resident Elijah Summers, collaborative top…
Town of Brattleboro & Brooks Memorial Library Expand Library Access for “Welcoming Week”
This post was initially posted on the Brooks Memorial Library website here. Brattleboro Development Credit…
30 day Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 Southern Vermont CEDS
SOUTHERN VERMONT — The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) and Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC)…
Press Release: Southern VT Economy Project: Board Development Workshops
Participants at a previous workshop held by the Southern VT Economy Project. Photo: BDCC Staff…
BDCC Partners with Insights for November 20th BizConnect Series Event
Brattleboro, Vermont. The Insights Association North Atlantic Chapter is kicking off an exciting new initiative…
How is the BDCC Planning for “Business as Unusual”?
Above: Depicts a large group of people seated around a U-shaped table setup in a…
Publication: BDCC Celebrates 70 Years Serving The Windham County Community
This year, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation celebrates 70 years of building jobs in Windham County.…
Press Release: BDCC Continues Popular Business Solutions Meet-up in the Deerfield Valley November 13th
Wilmington, Vermont. Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is excited to announce that the popular BizConnect…
Community Leaders Up Their Facilitation Skills at a Summertime SVEP Training
What needs to be true of a facilitator to ensure a good meeting experience? Consultant…
Is it Gilmore Girls, or is it Vermont?
One of the most popular real estate websites in the world – Rent.com– recently reached…
BDCC & SeVEDS Annual Meeting Celebrates 70 Years of Regional Economic Development
BDCC honors community leaders and celebrates 70 years at its annual meeting. (Above) BDCC &…
Southern Vermont CEDS effort seeking applications for ‘priority projects’
September 27th: BENNINGTON — Crafting of the latest version of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy…
Information Session on Free Adult Healthcare Careers Workshop
On Tuesday, September 24th, BDCC hosted the first information session for their upcoming Healthcare Careers…
4 Rising Stars Named from Southern Vermont
Class of 2024 Recognized by Vermont Business Magazine Southern Vermont – The winners of…
Businesses Owners in Bellows Falls come together under the new BDCC initiative
Bellows Falls, VT — Southern Vermont – Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is excited to…
BDCC Hiring for Two Technical Assistance Roles
The BDCC is hiring two technical assistance providers to support business investment and transition. TA…
Free Workshops Offered For New Careers In Healthcare
Free Workshops Offered For New Careers In Healthcare Brattleboro, VT — Are you ready to…
A Step Toward Inclusivity: BMH’s Educational Videos for Refugee Communities
Thanks to a grant from the National Breast Cancer Foundation Patient Relief Grant, secured by…
New BDCC Programming to Enhance Business Support Across the Windham Region
Brattleboro, VT — Southern Vermont – Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is excited to announce…
“ADULTING 101” REALITY FAIR WINS AWARD FOR BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP.
The International Economic Development Council’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities,…
Call for Southern Vermont CEDS & State of Vermont Regional Priority Projects
Submission Deadline October 15th Southern Vermont – The deadline for submitting projects to the 2024-2029…
Free Workshops Offered For New Careers In Healthcare
Brattleboro, VT — Are you stuck in a rut in your current job, or simply…
Help Develop the Strategies That Will Shape Southern Vermont’s Economic Future: CEDS Public Input Sessions Announced
Southern VT: Community volunteers, municipal leaders, business owners, and others are invited to attend a…
SVEP Hosts Grant Writing Event in Wilmington
No matter what projects you are trying to accomplish with grant funding, there are tools…
Press Release: New BDCC BizConnect Series Celebrates Launch and Announces 2024 Schedule for Brattleboro-Centered Events
New BDCC BizConnect Series celebrates launch and announces 2024 schedule for Brattleboro-centered events Monthly Business…
“Leadership looks different for everyone”: Reflections from 2024 Emerging Leader Morgan Wilbur
Athens resident Morgan Wilbur, town administrator for the town of Grafton, has been named a…
BCTV Interviews Us about GROW SoVermont at Gallery Walk
During the torrential downpour that kicked on June's Gallery Walk, Brattleboro Community Television stopped by…
“An open heart, a curious approach, a passion for equity”: Reflections from 2024 Emerging Leader Marion Major
Westminster resident Marion Major, outreach coordinator at Windham & Windsor Housing Trust, has been named…
“We can make a life better, even if only for a moment”: Reflections from 2024 Emerging Leader Kris Plante
Vernon resident Kris Plante, finance manager at Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and board member of…
Microtransit Training for Employers
Recently, BDCC and the Moover hosted a short training for employers about the new microtransit…
What does it take to conserve land? An outing with the Southern Vermont Young Professionals and Bull Creek Common Lands
Last year, Vermont set a goal to have 50 percent of the state set aside…
‘Making connections’ BDCC’s summer ‘bootcamp’ works with local students
Above: Students take a tour of Brattleboro Food Coop as part of BDCC's Summer Career…
“The embodied work of creating a culture and future”: Reflections from 2024 Emerging Leader Amber Arnold
Newfane resident Amber Arnold, collaborative director of SUSU CommUNITY Farm, has been named a 2024…
Press Release: New BDCC BizConnect Series Brings Together Windham Region Businesses and Entrepreneurs To Share Experiences and Solve Problems
Monthly Business Meetup Kicks Off Wednesday, July 31 at 5:00 PM at Bizitown Workspace in…
“It’s about communities helping each other”: Reflections from 2024 Emerging Leader Rachel Worthington
Westminster resident Rachel Worthington, senior program officer of Western Hemisphere Youth Exchange Programs at SIT…
Microtransit Training for Employers
In April, the Moover launched evening microtransit bus service in Brattleboro. "MicroMoo2"…
Press Release: Career Readiness Intensive for Teens Starts July 8th
Do you know a teen without a summer plan? Sign up now! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—There…
World Refugee Day: Secy of State Blinken and Ed Secy Cardona Highlight So.VT Innovations
In recognition of World Refugee Day, U.S Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Secretary of…
Pipelines and Pathways: Partner of the Year Awards 2024
P3 Manager Christy Betit with P3 Partner of the Year winners Sarah Grasso, Terry Davison…
Ledgewood Heights Playground, a 2023 SoVT Vital Project, cuts the ribbon
Above: Children play on the new playground at Ledgewood Heights. Photo by Kristopher Radder for…
BDCC Youth Summer Bootcamp Launches July 8th!
The final schedule and content for the BDCC Youth Summer Career Bootcamp this summer has…
Community Connection Event Brings World Refugee Day to Brattleboro
Just a week before World Refugee Day (June 20), nearly 100 New Vermonters and supporting…
Bike Repair Day for New Americans a Success!
New Americans learning to change the inner tube of a tire On June 1, SIT/World…
Press Release: Town Funding
Newfane Town Meeting, March 5, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Each year, Southeastern Vermont Economic Development…
‘How Can our Communities Meet the Climate Challenges of Tomorrow?’ Panel at the SoVT Economy Summit
“It’s easy to divide ourselves but the commonality of what we have at stake is…
Business Coaching Cohort Launches: New Series Offers Support for Local Entrepreneurs
Christophe Gagné. Photo Credit Little Pond Digital Business Coaching Cohort Launches …
Meeting the Challenges of Tomorrow: The 7th Annual Southern VT Economy Summit
WEST DOVER, VT – 300 people gathered at the Mount Snow Grand Summit in Dover…
Newcomers Find Community IRL through the Brattleboro Facebook Page
Photo and profile by Jackie Alachnowicz Devon and Marissa recently relocated to Brattleboro from Burlington, VT, and…
Summit addresses challenges facing rural economy
WEST DOVER, Vt. (WCAX) - The 7th Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit on Tuesday brought…
‘A new narrative’: Summit strategizes for thriving rural Southern Vermont
WEST DOVER — At the seventh annual Southern Vermont Economic Summit, business and community leaders looked…
2024 Emerging Leaders of Southern Vermont Announced
2024’s cohort of Emerging Leaders was honored at the 7th Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit…
Fearless Futures Fairs Return to Show Career Options, Starting in Twin Valley
WHITINGHAM — At the Fearless Futures Fairs, students are given a glimpse into careers and…
Vermont Bread Building Ready for Next Chapter
To Read the full article in the Brattleboro Reformer please visit: https://www.reformer.com/local-news/reactivating-the-space-vermont-bread-company-purchased-by-brattleboro-development-credit-corp/article_d3619f7a-1140-11ef-87f9-af4f95d16942.html Leasing inquiries, please…
New Brattleboro Resident Has Ambitions for Fashion with Congolese Roots
Falls Area Community TV's Welcome Keene interviews Batunga Bibima, a new resident of Brattleboro who…
Summer Career Bootcamp for Local High School Students
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) will be hosting a Youth Career Bootcamp this summer for…
SoVT Get on Board Participants Feel Better Equipped to Participate in Local Government, Lead Projects, and More
Four months after the inaugural SoVT Get on Board cohort wrapped up, participants are joining…
Refugee Youth Field trip to Brattleboro Department of Labor Career Resource Center
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation coordinated a field trip to the…
Refugee Resettlement in Southern Vermont Two Years in: Families Reunited
In 2022, with help from BDCC, the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) established offices in…
Reddit Convinces Teacher to Take a Job in Brattleboro
A teacher in Philadelphia recently received a job offer in Windham County but had been…
New Rockingham Residents Receive a Warm Welcome at Meet and Greet Event
The room was practically glowing with all the love for Bellows Falls that was shared…
Brattleboro Becomes More Welcoming with Welcoming America
On April 10th, BDCC Welcoming Communities Manager Alex Beck and Brattleboro Town Manager John Potter…
Moover Microtransit Launched for Evening Access to Jobs, Training, Services and More
By Adam Sullivan Published: Apr. 16, 2024 at 5:31 PM EDT|Updated: 20 hours ago BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX)…
Early Childhood Educators Enter the Workforce
Last fall, the BDCC sponsored an Early Childhood Educators training for New Vermonters, in partnership…
New Area Residents Invited to Gallery Walk Mixers
Local Organizations Partner to Welcome Newcomers Each Month New and returning Vermonters are invited to…
Twin Valley’s P3 Class Visits Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
On March 21, 2024, seven students from Twin Valley Middle High School had the opportunity…
WRCC Students Attend Building Bright Futures Job Fair at Vermont State University
On Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, a cohort of students from the Construction and Architecture class…
Sessions Announced for the Southern VT Economy Summit May 21, 2024 at Mt. Snow Resort in Dover, VT
Southern Vermont community and business leaders: Plan to join hosts Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC)…
New Brattleboro Data Report Available
A new data report focused on Brattleboro's economic and demographic trends has been published by…
SoVermont.com Helps Potential New Vermonters Plan Their Move
There is no shortage of people in other states who are dreaming about their perfect…
Practical Ways Towns Can Welcome Newcomers
Getting connected in a new town When someone moves to a new town in Vermont,…
GROW SoVermont Seeks Local Hosts
Program Welcomes New and Returning Vermonters With Vermont as a top state for relocators three…
BDCC Lending Helps W.R. Metal Arts to Expand
W.R. Metal Arts is a Brattleboro based company committed to making ethically and sustainably sourced…
Green Street Students Lead Project to Address Social Media Concerns
BDCC Director of Programs, Jen Stromsten, had a chance to meet with a middle school…
Wheel Pad Expansion
WheelPad was created to respectfully and supportively provide housing for those who need accessible living…
Moover, BDCC bring microtransit service to Brattleboro
Read the complete article at https://www.reformer.com/local-news/moover-bdcc-bring-microtransit-service-to-brattleboro/article_c843c30e-e21d-11ee-ae41-33eddb9cabf0.html By Bob Audette, Brattleboro Reformer Mar 21, 2024…
True North Granola
True North Granola started in 2007 as a "home hobby" with the goal of…
Students Attend College & Career Pathways Fair at Landmark College
On March 7th, students in the WINGS program attended the VSAC College & Career Pathways…
Twin Valley Students Tour the Cotton Mill!
Students from Twin Valley, along with their instructor Erin Lovett-Sherman, toured the Cotton Mill in…
Pathways of Vermont
Pathways of Vermont is a project started by Angela Snow from To The Moon Productions,…
Phoenix Gifts
Phoenix Gifts is a shop focused on local and fair-trade products designed to delight everyone.…
Nominations Sought for Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders
2024 Marks Eighth Annual Cohort to Be Recognized SOUTHERN VERMONT – Our communities are full…
Blog: New Vermonters Attend Green Tech Summit
On January 17th, BDCC staff traveled to Greentech Renewables in Burlington with 7 New Vermonters…
Reblog: Welcoming Communities on Vermontitude
On December 19th 2023, Welcoming Communities Manager Alex Beck joined Fish on the Vermontitude podcast.…
Windham Region Priority Projects Announced
Regional Development Projects to be Recommended to the State for Funding Consideration BRATTLEBORO, VT –…
WRCC Students Attend Mini-Reality Fair
Nicole Awaad's Foundations class at the Windham Regional Career Center recently participated in a Mini-Reality…
Vermont Employment Pathfinder Launches with Federal Support
Last summer, the BDCC began the beta testing phase of the Vermont Employment Pathfinder initiative.…
Wrapping up the SoVT Get on Board Program: “We don’t have to do this work alone!”
“Anyone can join a board!” “There are a lot of engaged people, we just need…
GROW Program Welcomes Newcomers
BDCC and Local Partners to Participate in Statewide Network BRATTLEBORO, VT – Vermont is aging.…
L&G’s 7th Senior Survival Cohort Survives!
Students from this year's graduating class at Leland & Gray just completed a rigorous semester…
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 …
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…
The CAPP Community Process: From ‘Someone Should’ to ‘It’s Happening!’ in Windham
Over the past year, the Southern VT Economy Project (SVEP) has worked with several communities…
SoVT Get on Board: Working Together as a Community
Without productive dialogue, all the leadership in the world won’t lead to a successful community…
Foundations Course at WRCC is Vital!
Nicole Awwad leads the Career Foundations course at the Windham Regional Career Center. This class…
Bartleby’s Books
Bartleby's Books is a small, independent bookstore located in downtown Wilmington, VT. They have…
Learning and thinking about Vermont’s Local Government: the SoVT Get on Board program continues
“In larger communities and other places in the country… we tend to think of government…
BDCC Receives Federal Workforce Grant
In September, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) received just over $1 million in the form…
First Annual Crash Course Carnival a Success!
Guidance Counselor Sarah Grasso led the charge at Leland & Gray's first-ever "Crash Course Carnival".…
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…
Developing Community Capital via Local Leadership: SoVT Get on Board’s Inaugural Session
Vermont communities need volunteers to fill local government positions and spearhead vital community projects. To…
Reality Fair 2.0!
P3's Second Annual Reality Fair was, once again, a resounding success! The event took place…
‘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…
5 Rising Stars Named from Southern Vermont
Class of 2023 Recognized by Vermont Business Magazine Southern Vermont – The winners of the…
New Childhood Education Center Opens in Putney
The Pumpkin Patch opened its doors on September 1 2023. Founder Katy Eamond developed…
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…
WRCC Biz Classes Always Clutch Performers for P3
WRCC Business and Entrepreneurship Instructor, Linda Alvarez, is always innovating. She runs an engaging classroom…
Radically Rural: Reimagining Rural Resettlement
On September 27th and 28th, the Southern Vermont Welcoming Communities initiative was front and center…
We Have a Winner! 2023 Business Plan Competition Wraps Up
On September 14th, the panel of judges convened following the review of pitches delivered by…
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…
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…
Helping Communities Move Projects Forward: The Community Assessment and Project Prioritization Process (CAPP)
Above: Halifax community members brainstorm during a breakout session during a community meeting on March…
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…
Putney Historical Society as Community Developer
Photo by Michael Herrick, via the Historical Marker Database (hmdb.org) Putney Town Hall to be…
Southern Vermont “Get on Board” Program Seeks to Engage and Train Emerging Civic Leaders
Above: Shaftsbury Select Board member Martha Cornwell speaking at the Southern VT Economy Summit |…
Gen-Z and Professional Communications with P3
Most teenagers spend a great deal of time communicating. They use social media sites like…
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…
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…
New Americans Receive Childcare Work Training
Photos by Kris Radder Article by Chris Mays Original article, video and photo essay at…
C&S Wholesale Invests in BDCC Career Education Program
At the 2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit employer and education partners announced investments that will…
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…
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…
Southern Vermont “Get on Board” Program Seeks to Engage and Train Emerging Civic Leaders
Above: Shaftsbury Select Board member Martha Cornwell speaking at the Southern VT Economy Summit |…
Volunteer Summit for Refugee Cosponsors
On July 12th the New Pathways & Best Practices in Community Based Resettlement event provided an…
National Organization Highlights Local Collaborations and Innovations
Refugee Welcome Collective and @refugeehousingsolutions collaborated with World Learning and its School for International Training…
Emergency Department Expansion at Grace Cottage
In 1949 and 1953, two 1800s houses in Townshend were converted into a hospital connected…
Welcoming Workplaces: Summer Training Re-Cap
On June 13th, human resource and operations professionals from 7 of Southern Vermont’s largest businesses…
Project Submission Deadline of September 8th Announced for 2024 Southern Vermont CEDS Update
Project Submission Deadline of September 8th Announced for 2024 Southern Vermont CEDS Update Southern Vermont…
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…
VSJF Business Sense Training Series Available
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) has just launched Business Sense, a training series consisting…
Forging Our Future: The 6th Annual Southern VT Economy Summit
Nearly 300 attendees, representing a wide range of community stakeholders – business owners, community leaders,…
2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit
Photo credit to Kristopher Radder, Brattleboro Reformer; BDCC Staff Wilmington, VT — Hundreds of Southern…
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…
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…
2023 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders Honored
Above: Windham County Senator Wendy Harrison joins BDCC in honoring the 2023 Emerging Leaders at…
The Search for Capital in a Rural Region
At the 2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit, attendees with an interest in getting a entrepreneur…
First-Ever Fearless Futures Summit at Twin Valley Middle/High School – Complete!
BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3), in partnership with HireAbility Vermont and Twin Valley Middle…
Welcoming Communities Invest in Family Reunification
On May 8th, BDCC's Welcoming Communities Manager, Alex Beck, moderated “From Areas of Conflict to…
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…
2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition Registration OPEN
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition Windham County, VT – Attention…
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…
Brattleboro Wins Strongest Town!
Brattleboro receive an award at the Strong Towns National Gathering in May, which is a…
BDCC Partners with SCORE – Seeking Mentors for Local Entrepreneurs
Brattleboro, VT - Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is excited to partner with SCORE NH-VT…
Registration Open for Southern VT Economy Summit
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit. This day-long event…
2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition
Announcing: 2023 Windham County Business Plan Competition Windham County, VT – Attention Windham County business…
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…
Sara McConnell Joins BDCC Business Team
Hello, my name is Sara McConnell. I am looking forward to this exciting new chapter…
Small Organizations, Big Upgrades
Every year the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services accepts applications from municipalities and…
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…
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…
Nominations Sought for 2023 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders
February 8, 2023– Nominations have opened for the seventh annual Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders nominations. This…
2023 Southern Vermont Economy Summit: Save the Date!
Summit to take place in Wilmington, VT May 23, 2023 The Sixth Annual Southern Vermont…
Making Early Childhood Education Pathways Accessible to New Americans
Building Bright Futures has awarded a grant through its Vermont Early Childhood Fund (VECF) to…
Learn About VLCT’s Federal Funds Assistance Program
“VLCT's Federal Funds Assistance Team is Here to Help Your Town Find Funding” As part…
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…
Helping Deerfield Valley Employers Welcome New Vermonters
In January 2023 a new group of refugees from Ethiopia will settle in the Deerfield…
Welcoming Communities Winter Celebration
On December 10th, the Southern Vermont Working Communities team hosted a "Welcoming Community Winter Celebration".…
Brattleboro ‘micro transit’ study underway
BY CHRIS MAYS Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — Southeast Vermont Transit is exploring the possibility of adding “micro…
Finding Local Solutions to Local Housing Needs
“Local Solutions for Local Housing Needs Workshop: December 1, 2022” 42 people from 17 Southern…
Applications Open for SoVTYPs Professional Development Grant
Southern Vermont Young Professionals (SoVTYPs) is excited to launch the 2023 professional development grant program.…
Reality Fair 2022!
On October 20th, BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) partnered with Leland & Gray High…
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,…
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…
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…
‘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…
Video series ‘plants seeds’ for home child care businesses
By Chris Mays From the Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — A new video series delves into…
Dosa Kitchen wins BDCC business plan contest
By Bob Audette Reposted from the Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — A husband and wife team…
Teaching life skills: Fair paints practical, financial realities for students
By Chris Mays Reposted From the Brattleboro Reformer TOWNSHEND — Students from Windham County attended…
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…
SoVTYPs Offers New Memberships and Events
Members participate in recreational events, community volunteering; receive recognition Windham Region, VT – Southern Vermont…
Senior Survival Off to a Great Start!
Leland & Gray students completed their first day of Senior Survival last week with the…
Knowledge Bites: Bylaw Modernization Grant
On Wednesday, September 28th, the Southern Vermont Economy Project (SVEP) Knowledge Bites series hosted Jacob…
Bellows Falls Housing Continues to Gain Momentum
Reposted from the Brattleboro Reformer Friday September 22, 2022 Housing needs on Tri-Board agenda ROCKINGHAM —…
BDCC & SeVEDS Annual Meeting Focus on Cultivating Change
Yates, Tarmy and Leary receive 2022 Honors; Reed, Elwell and Bonin’s Pandemic Era Work celebrated…
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,…
New Vermonters in the Workplace Webinar for Employers (II)
On August 18th, the BDCC hosted a second "New Vermonters in the Workplace" webinar in…
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…
Reality Fair Overview – Fall 2022
REALITY FAIR – OVERVIEW BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) has partnered with Leland &…
Summer Collaboration (and Cookies) with Leland & Gray
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor lack of cookies will keep BDCC's high school…
Grant Management Training Video Available Online
If you missed the SVEP Project Management Series Bonus Session: Grant Management– How to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
L&G’s Kaysha Fletcher Wins Top Honors
BDCC's Pipelines and Pathways Program collaborates with Leland & Gray High School each semester to…
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…
BFUHS Students Explore Career Opportunities in Windham County
The Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) aims to ensure that every Windham County senior crosses…
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…
Southern Vermont Economy Summit Rides Again!
There were lots of smiles behind the masks at the Southern Vermont Economy Summit, held…
Twin Valley Seniors Hone Their Career Plans
Surviving your senior year of high school takes persistence, courage, and a good sense of…
Leland and Gray Seniors “Survive” Informational Interviews
Surviving your senior year of high school takes persistence, courage, and a good sense of…
2022 Emerging Leaders of Southern Vermont Announced
May 16, 2022 Southern Vermont – 20 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders were recognized on May 12th…
Applications Now Open for the 2022 Windham County Business Plan Competition
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Weekly Webinar for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
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BDCC & SeVEDS Selectboard Visits Video
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OP ED: Economic development – the Vermont way
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Bi-Town Marketing Group Issues Request For Qualifications
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Meet Your Young Professional Steering Committee Member: John Pritchard
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SVEP to offer grant writing workshop for small organizations to increase capacity
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100 jobs saved by paper mill sale
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Governor lauds Brattleboro’s last-minute rescue of 100 jobs
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FY19 EPA BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP APPLICATION PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING
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Public Presentation of Southern Vermont’s 5 year economic plan happening January 7th
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VPR’s “Brave Little State” Features Local Businesses
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Material presented at Connectivity Summit
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Valley Startup Lab Begins
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Young Professionals Summit full of good ideas
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BDCC Wins “Community Partner of the Year” Award from Brattleboro Community Television
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WINDHAM COUNTY CAPITOL FOR A DAY TOUR
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6th Annual Southern Vermont Career Expo
For more information, check out the article in the Brattleboro Reformer.
Announcing the 2019 Southern Vermont Young Professional’s Membership!
Southern Vermont Young Professionals was founded 4 years ago to help build a stronger, bigger…
Local partners and community members welcome guests at 3rd Stay to Stay Weekend
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Reblog: Innovative Workforce Plan Unveiled
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Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit wins IEDC award
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A Fun and Interactive Event for Students at New Hampshire Construction Career Days
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Meet Your Young Professionals Steering Committee Member: Sarah Wiggins Donovan
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Streeter/Dolmetsch OpEd: Building a Plan to Repopulate the Southern Vermont Workforce
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New Chapter founders Schulicks launch byOM
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Summer Intern Spotlight – Caleb Paasche, Project Intern at BDCC
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Summer Intern Spotlight – Carley Wainwright, HR Intern at The Richard’s Group
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Young Professionals enjoy the community atmosphere at the W. Townshend Country Store Pizza Night
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Southern Vermont Zone CEDS Public Input Sought
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Meet Your Young Professionals Steering Committee Member: Michael Root
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2018 Road Pitch Wheels through Windham County
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August 7th Montpelier Event Features Ecovation Hub Mass Timber Project
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Cotton Mill’s True North Granola Featured in Up Country Magazine
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Video Coverage of the Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit Released
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Janette Bombardier Joins Chroma Leadership Team
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INSTIG8 “Idea Jam” at the Stone Church July 25th
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BDCC gets $150,000 grant for high school Pathways Project
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People show up in droves for homemade ice cream and Vernon history
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Summit: Reinvisioning a post-Vermont Yankee economy
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BDCC & Cotton Mill visit from Vermont Council on Rural Development
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BDCC & Strolling of the Heifers – 2018 Road Pitch Competition
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Informational Event for “Micro-Entrepreneur” Loan Program to be Held in Bellows Falls
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New Owner for Maple Valley Ski Area
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Wheel Pad Approved for Veterans Home Loan Program
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Instig8 Program Hosts Business Mini-Pitch Pitch Party Event
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BMH and CCV host open houses for accelerated medical assistant program
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Summit CEDS Event Sponsored by Local Banks
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Fast Tracks to Success Career Expo @ Twin Valley Middle-High School: Picture Blog
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Bellows Falls to hold a Development Open House: May 18th, 1-3 pm
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$1.2 Million clean up under way at former Robertson Paper Mill Site
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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
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2018 Sophomore Summit
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Crowd Head Over Heels for NECCA Burlesque Show Sponsored by the Southern Vermont Young Professionals
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Paid Internships Make a Difference in Southern Vermont
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BDCC Facilitates Mocha Joe’s $1 Million Expansion in Brattleboro
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Highlight reel of Creative Black Tie Gala highlights diversity in Southern Vermont Young Professionals
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THRIVEeap & INSTIG8 Management and Leadership Series
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New state program launched, Brattleboro one of three pilot locations for Stay to Stay
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SeVEDS Increases Support from Regional Towns
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Three Windham Businesses Named Vermont Best Places to Work
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INSTIG8 Workshop: How To Create Your Own Small Business Website
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Nominations Sought for Emerging Regional Leaders
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OP ED: Economic Development is About People and Communities
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Southern Vermont Housing Summit Video Released
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Reblog: Building Alliances and Career Pathways
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Where Are They Now?: CEDS Projects Then and Now, 2018 Projects Submission Deadline February 19
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Southern Vermont Young Professionals Annouce Logo Contest
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Agenda for the Southern Vermont Housing Summit Released
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UNDERSTANDING STATE LAWS for Small Businesses
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OP ED: Vernon Needs Our Support to Build its Post-VY Future
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BDCC’s INSTIG8 Collaborates with Wilmington Works on Small Business Resource Workshop
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Workforce Strategies to Attract New Talent and Retain Young People
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR Southern Vermont MUNICIPAL LEADERS
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Video of the Southern Vermont Economy Project’s Connectivity Summit
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Ecovation Hub Inspires Project to Increase Use of Local Wood
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It Is Possible: SoVermont Young Professionals host first time home buyer informational
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Job Opening: Grant Management & Administrative Assistant
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BDCC Leads $19 Million Chroma Expansion Project
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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…
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,…
Job Posting: Maintenance Support Staff
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IEDC “Leadership In Times of Crisis”
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Leadership Southeast Vermont deadline July 15th
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2017 WCEDP RFP Release
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Creatin’ Business
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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…
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…
SoVT Faces in Economic Development: Martin Langeveld, SeVEDS and Strolling of the Heifers
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SoVT Faces in Economic Development: Paul W. Carroccio, TPW Real Estate
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Express Fluency
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SoVT Faces in Economic Development: Mary Helen Hawthorne, BFDDA
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Co-Working Plus
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Vermont Festivals
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Outer Limits Health Club
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Back Roads Granola
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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…
Putney Mountain Winery
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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…
Windham Movement Apparel
Founder Focus March 15, 2017 Founders: Francesca Bourgault Company: Windham Movement Apparel Description: The mission of…
LineSync Architecture
Founder Focus March 14, 2017 Founders: Julie Lineberger and Joseph Cincotta Company: LineSync Architecture Description:…
Whippersnappers
Founder Focus March 13, 2017 Founder: Amy Nelson Company: Whippersnappers Description: Whippersnappers is owned and…
Storm Petrel
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Peggy and Ken Farabaugh
Founder Focus March 9, 2017 Founders: Peggy and Ken Farabaugh Company: Vermont Wood Studios Description:…
New Ground Creative
Founder Focus March 8, 2017 Founders: Carrie Simmons Company: New Ground Creative Description: New Ground…
The Storymatic
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O.W.L. Energy Bar
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Vermont Gelato
Founder Focus March 3, 2017 Founder: Peter Solley Company: Vermont Gelato Description: After 30 years in the…
Cultural Intrigue
Founder Focus March 2, 2017 Founder: Adam Gebb Company: Cultural Intrigue Description: Cultural Intrigue / Luna Bazaar…
Stevens and Associates
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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…
A conversation with Janice Warren, president of OneReport
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Meg Streeter Real Estate
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Mondo Mediaworks – Luke Stafford
Founder Focus February 24, 2017 Founder: Luke Stafford Company: Mondo Mediaworks Description: Why does Mondo do…
True North Granola – Ingrid & Franklin
Founder Focus February 23, 2017 Founder: Ingrid & Franklin Chrisco Company: True North Granola Description: From Educators…
EuropaIT – Aaron Howe
Founder Focus February 22, 2017 Founder: Aaron Howe Company: Europa IT Description: Europa IT is a community-based…
Laura Zindel Design
Founder Focus February 21, 2017 Founders: Laura Zindel Company: Laura Zindel Design Description: Laura Zindel is an artist…
Saxtons River Distillery – Christian
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Hermit Thrush Brewery
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Sensation Products
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Founder Focus celebrates the brave and creative entrepreneurs in our region whose passions are the products…
Tavernier Chocolates
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BDCC Staff Profile: Adam Grinold
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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…
INSTIG8 – Digital Marketing Workshop Series
The Modern Marketer's Toolkit is the first in a monthly series of digital marketing workshops as…
BDCC Staff Profile: Sophie Zschirnt
BDCC Staff Member Name: Sophie Zschirnt Position Title: Grant & Administrative Assistant Program(s): Most of…
BDCC Staff Profile: Laura Sibilia
BDCC Staff Member Name: Laura Sibilia Position Title: Director of Economic and Workforce Development Program(s):…
BDCC Staff Profile: Kristin Mehalick
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Vermont Down and Customer Discovery: a necessary journey
My journey toward customer discovery needs to start today. But how? Lately, I've been reading…
BDCC Staff Profile: RT Hamilton Brown
BDCC Staff Member Name: RT Brown Position Title: Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP) Project…
BDCC Staff Profile: Devin Green
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BDCC Staff Profile: Bobbi Kilburn
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Entergy Development Funds are Aiding Growth
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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…
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…
BDCC Staff Profile: Dutch Walsh
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BDCC Staff Profile: Alex Beck
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A disaster-recovery business blooms in Irene’s wake
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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…
GEIH Spotlight: Andrew Dey
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GEIH Spotlight: Laura Sibilia
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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…
A conversation with Michael Knapp, founder and CEO of Green River
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A conversation with Dr. Samantha K. Eagle
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A conversation with John Meyer, Holstein Association USA
By age 6, he was already fascinated with dairy farming and the folks doing it.…
GEIH Spotlight: Abi Abrash Walton
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Instig8ing Shared Leadership
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Southern Vermont Economy Project Director
Job Title: Project Director – Southern Vermont Economy Reports to: Executive Director Program Objectives &…
Job Opening – Grant Management & Administrative Assistant
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A Conversation with Lisa Sullivan, Owner of Bartleby’s Books
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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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Manufacturers’ Round Table: Focusing on Workforce Development
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Shoes Say A Lot About A Person: An Exploration of Priority Setting
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YP Gala Highlights Creativity, Innovation, and Collaboration
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BDCC Launches INSTIG8 with an Idea Jam @ The Vermont Jazz Center on May 5th
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