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…
The winners of the Rising Stars recognition award were announced by Vermont Business Magazine this week. 40 winners under the age of 40 were selected by a panel of judges based on a commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community…
Last week, the Southern Vermont Economy Project 2.0 sent out a postcard to every town in southern Vermont announcing upcoming workshops and webinars. Below you can see a list and links to more information and registration. The SVEP 2.0 provides webinars,…
The Class of 2020 got a raw deal. A time usually filled with traditions and rights of passage was quashed in March, almost overnight. In addition to adapting to a brand new way of learning, seniors missed out on…
BDCC acknowledges, respects and celebrates differences and commonalities of all people. We are committed to ensuring that we foster a culture both in our office and in our business community where each person feels seen, heard and supported. In addition to our moral…
In early June, the Southern Vermont Economy Project 2.0 launched its 2020 Project Development Series. Sometimes all it takes is one successful project in a community to spark positive change. Southern Vermont does not lack great ideas. But we can…
In these unprecedented times, our daily lives are changing rapidly, and we are having to respond with alternative solutions to connecting with one another, either personally or professionally. The Southern Vermont Economy Project has put in time and effort into…
The BDCC Resiliency Program’s Webinars have been primarily focused on information dissemination and technical details about available relief programs. It’s a forum to share insights about how regional businesses have approached the relief landscape as well as reopening considerations. The…
Rockingham, VT – On February 3rd, the Working Communities Team of Southern Vermont was invited to progress to the planning phase of the Working Communities Challenge, an initiative of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston “to support diverse, local collaborative leadership…
Last week, Workforce and Education Program Manager Alex Beck traveled to Washington D.C to work with the U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation on their Talent Pipeline Management initiative. After two years of working in Windham County schools, creating new, local…