FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brattleboro, VT — The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is pleased to host Lean 101 – Lean Transformation, a one-day interactive workshop presented by the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC), at our Cotton Mill facility on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The workshop will take place at 76 Cotton Mill Hill in Brattleboro and is open to professionals from all sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, administration, government, and service industries. This hands-on training introduces participants to Lean fundamentals through VMEC’s engaging SEWBIZ simulation.
As VMEC celebrates its 30th anniversary supporting Vermont manufacturers, they are offering this session at a significantly reduced rate. Normally priced at $325 per person, this workshop is now available for only $98 per person throughout 2025 thanks to a special 70 percent anniversary discount.
Lean 101 is designed to spark improvement in organizations of all sizes and types. Participants will step into the shoes of a new employee in a simulated chaotic business environment and work through three rounds of improvement using Lean principles. Key topics include waste reduction, value stream mapping, standard work, visual controls, workplace organization, and more. No prior experience is necessary.
BDCC is pleased to partner with VMEC in bringing this high-impact learning opportunity to the Southern Vermont region. As a regional economic development organization, BDCC is committed to building workforce capacity and supporting local businesses with the tools they need to thrive.
Registration is open now at vmec.org.
Questions? Contact VMEC Business Growth Advisor Louis Prue (lprue@vmec.org) regarding the training and its content.
About BDCC
The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization with the mission of investing in the drivers of the regional economy so that people, businesses, and communities in Southern Vermont can thrive. BDCC serves as the State of Vermont’s certified Regional Development Corporation (RDC) for the greater Windham County area, including Windham County and the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg, Winhall, and Weston. BDCC is one of 12 RDCs throughout Vermont. BDCC activity is made possible in part by a grant from the State of Vermont through the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. For more information, visit https://brattleborodevelopment.com.
About VMEC
Part of the nationwide MEP National Network and hosted by Vermont State University since 1995, VMEC operates as a not-for-profit with a primary mission, “To Strengthen and Empower Vermont Manufacturers.” A local resource and trusted adviser to manufacturing enterprises of all sizes, the VMEC team brings world-class expertise in consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, training and education for leaders and workers. VMEC provides proven systems and solutions focused on strategies, processes, products, technologies and people.
