"Find your passion and work really hard" was the big take-away for Dummerston eighth grade students, after BDCC's Pipelines and Pathways Program (P3) completed a Second Annual Career Spotlight. Dummerston's guidance counselor, Nicole Thompson, collaborated with P3 to host a…
On January 14th, Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) hosted a webinar on the American Rescue Plan Act. They provided an overview of ARPA, and asked a few communities to present on how they plan to use ARPA funds. The…
On Thursday 01/27/2022, BDCC launched KIVA, a new loan program that was made possible thanks to BDCC's partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and KIVA. If you wish to learn more about KIVA, you can follow the link below…
Above, Senior Survival (FlexPath) students participate in our Tie-the-Tie exercise that not only teaches a valuable practical lesson, but also touches on the importance of following directions, understanding one’s own learning style, and the importance of persistence and "grit" in…
Workhorse Cafe owner, Kurt Williams, mentored Leland & Gray Senior, Mykah Meizis, on the finer points of small business ownership and how to make some of the best sandwiches in Southern Vermont! Approximately 40 participants, both student and adult learners,…
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2022 New Business Recovery Pilot Program Launched in Vermont CDBG-CV Funds Regional Development Corporations for Community Navigator Pilot Program to Aid Vermont Business Recovery. Middlebury, Vt. – The Regional Development Corporations of Vermont…
Highlights Business, Workforce & Community Programs BRATTLEBORO, VT – The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) & Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) have published their FY'21 Annual Report. Each year, the report documents the programs and projects, planning and partnerships…
As a part of the Welcoming Communities initiative, the BDCC hosted a webinar on Renting to New Vermonters. It focused on common questions and best practices in supporting asylees, refugees, and humanitarian parolees tenants or renters. Watch the video…
While the BDCC has been supporting the launch of the office for the Ethiopian Community Development Council here in Brattleboro, we’ve also been working on supporting local and regional employers on preparing for a 21st century workforce that is inclusive…
Photo Credit (above): Incremental Development Alliance By Duane Case, Resident and RIDWG member When we mention "development," many people tend to think of large new construction: the business park, the office complex, large clusters of homes or apartments. In this…