On August 18th, the BDCC hosted a second "New Vermonters in the Workplace" webinar in partnership with Bennington County Regional Commission, Southwest Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and the Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce. This meeting covered the legal…
Reposted from the Boston Fed What do a lantern, carabiner, and trail mix have to do with community development? Vermont Working Communities Challenge hosts its first state summit to exchange ideas By Mike Woeste June 7, 2022 The centerpieces of…
https://www.wcax.com/2022/04/07/afghan-refugees-acclimating-new-life-brattleboro/ By Adam Sullivan Published: Apr. 7, 2022 at 6:25 PM EDT BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - While scores of refugees from Afghanistan remain housed on U.S. military bases, some have already been resettled in our region thanks to a variety…
The BDCC Board of Trustees has adopted the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion, joining a grassroots effort to reinforce the message that Vermont is a safe and welcoming place for all. To see a list of towns and organizations that have…
The Vermont Community Foundation issued a report for Vermonters who want to direct their charitable giving to supporting newcomers. VCF highlights the need for help with transportation, housing and legal services costs. https://vermontcf.org/assets/Insight-Hub/New-Neighbors-Supporting-Afghan-Refugees-Feb.-2022.pdf For information on how you can support…
In February the BDCC hosted a two-part “Welcoming Workplaces” training on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sixteen Windham Region employers took part in the two-part workshop delivered by nuwave Equity, recently featured at the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Economic Conference. These…
Funding will double number of community teams tackling local challenges through WCC program By Mike Woeste Vermont has committed $2.32 million to expand the Working Communities Challenge and double the number of teams tackling tough local economic issues, from aging…
On January 24th, the BDCC hosted a "New Vermonters in the Workplace" webinar. This meeting covered the legal and logistical considerations for hiring, supporting, and retaining New Vermonters. Watch the webinar below. Presentation documents from DRM can be accessed here,…
By WCAX News Team Published: Jan. 13, 2022 at 4:38 PM EST|Updated: 21 hours ago For video and full article visit: https://www.wcax.com/2022/01/13/refugee-group-welcoming-afghans-southern-vermont/ BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) Several organizations have partnered to welcome and resettle up to 100 Afghans in southern Vermont. The new…
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…