BDCC Youth Career Bootcamp 2026
BDCC’s Youth Career Bootcamp is for high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who may not know what’s next. We’ll explore career and training opportunities, and learn to navigate job applications and interviews with confidence. Lunch is provided and stipends are available on completion of the program. To apply, please fill out this brief form. For […]
SoVTYPs Green-Up Day Event
The age-old tradition of spring cleaning in VT is back! Join the YPs for a morning of de-littering our community to keep Vermont beautiful. We’ll meet at Brattleboro Subaru at 10am before rollin’ on out. Then, join us back at Brattleboro Subaru for a cookout to celebrate all our hard work.
SoVTYPs Movie Night at the Bellows Falls Opera House
It’s Classic Film Wednesday at the Bellows Falls Opera House! Join the YPs to see a showing of Bull Durham, starring Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner. YPs that sign up through this form will have their ticket cost covered by us. Please note this film is rated R. For more information about the movie: https://www.bellowsfallsoperahouse.com/classic-film-wednesdays-2/ […]
Legal Workshop for Small Businesses: Understanding How to Collect Unpaid Debts as a Small Business
BDCC, in partnership with the Vermont Small Business Law Center, will host two educational workshops designed to help small business owners understand legal issues that commonly arise in day-to-day operations. Participants will learn directly from attorneys experienced in working with small businesses. Thursday, May 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM This session will focus on […]
Legal Workshop for Small Businesses: Business Contracts 101
BDCC, in partnership with the Vermont Small Business Law Center, will host two educational workshops designed to help small business owners understand legal issues that commonly arise in day-to-day operations. Participants will learn directly from attorneys experienced in working with small businesses. Workshop 1. Business Contracts 101: Understanding Common Agreements Thursday, April 23, 10:00 AM […]
Windham Leadership Series Featuring Kevin Stapleton, Economist
This gathering will feature Kevin Stapleton, Assistant Director of the Economic & Labor Market Information Division of the Vermont Department of Labor. He will be speaking on key labor market trends and what they mean for local employers, growing industries, and the future of Vermont’s economy. Stapleton uses raw data to create clear narratives about […]
Beyond the Craft: Makers Gather to Discuss Business Transitions with the BDCC and HatchSpace
Join Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) and HatchSpace for a focused one-hour event addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of business transitions in the creative sector. This session will introduce the complexities of selling, buying, or transitioning a maker or artisan business, providing an overview of topics such as valuation, financing, legal considerations, and succession […]
Storytelling for Business Growth Coming in February: Powered by BDCC’s BizConnect & HatchSpace
This will event bring together business owners, creatives, and entrepreneurs to explore storytelling as a strategic business tool. While hosted in a woodworking school and community workshop, the focus of the evening is on business fundamentals; specifically, how narrative, identity, and communication play a critical role in business development, branding, and customer connection. The evening […]
Electrifying Transport: Opportunities for Schools & Businesses Virtual Workshop
Join BDCC for a virtual meeting on February 10th 4:00-5:00pm for schools and businesses in Brattleboro and Southern Vermont to discuss options and opportunities for the electrification of school buses, vans, and other fleet transportation. Representatives from Highland Electric Fleets (HEF) will join to discuss their work managing 1,000+ electric school buses across the US, […]
Reducing Operating Costs Through Energy Efficiency for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
Join BDCC for a catered lunch hosted for businesses interested in learning more about how to utilize local renewable energy generation and increase operational energy efficiency to decrease operating costs and support their business operations. This event designed for small to mid-sized commercial operations, will be held on Tuesday, February 10th at the BDCC offices (76 […]