Press Release: New BDCC BizConnect Series Celebrates Launch and Announces 2024 Schedule for Brattleboro-Centered Events
New BDCC BizConnect Series
celebrates launch and announces
2024 schedule for Brattleboro-centered events
Monthly Business Meetup kicked off Wednesday, July 31 and announces Brattleboro event dates through the end of 2024
Southern Vermont – Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) has introduced the new series BDCC BizConnect in collaboration with local business organizations. This free new monthly meetup series is designed to bring together rural businesspeople to foster connections, build community, and solve commonly faced problems. The inaugural event was held at the new Bizitown Workspace co-working space in the DeWitt Block building on Flat Street in Brattleboro.
More than 40 registrants attended the first BDCC BizConnect, plus a business owner who heard the gathering from the street and joined as a walk-in attendee. Business owners, who came from as far away as Keene, NH and Newfane, VT, represented a diverse range of industries from hospitality to real estate, retailers, and others. The program featured remarks from Adam Grinold, BDCC Executive Director, along with Guest Speaker Christophe Gagné, former President and Brewmaster of Hermit Thrush Brewery, followed by guided networking. Throughout the event, participants were invited to make connections with one another. At the end of the program, participants shared what they learned from their networking experience.
Join us on August 28th at 5:00 pm as the BizConnect series continues in partnership with the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Brattleboro DBA, This month we’ll be celebrating the incredible achievements of the recent BDCC LaunchPad cohort! After an intensive 8-week journey of developing, expanding, and growing their businesses, our participants are ready to network and toast their hard work.
All are welcome to attend to meet the entrepreneurs behind the exciting new ventures to hear about some of their innovative business concepts as well as explore ways to support and collaborate on solutions with existing business owners throughout the region.
Monthly Wednesday evening events will continue in Brattleboro at the Bizitown Workspace on September 25th, October 30th and December 4th. Refreshments will be provided at all upcoming events. The meetups are free, but registration is required. Attendees may sign up at brattleborodevelopment.com/bizconnect/.
Future BizConnect events will be held in communities across the region. Stay tuned for announcements on these exciting gatherings coming soon!
For more information about BDCC BizConnect and the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, contact Adam Grinold at executivedirector@brattleborodevelopment.com.
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About Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC)
The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that serves as a catalyst for industrial and commercial growth throughout Southeastern Vermont, including Windham County and the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg, Winhall and Weston. The primary objective of the BDCC is to invest 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. BDCC is one of 12 RDCs throughout Vermont. For more information visit: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/
