There’s no business ... like your business Depending on the size and scope of your business activities, you might find the following organizations and programs helpful. TOWN OF BRATTLEBORO
The town of Brattleboro website (brattleboro.org) has valuable information about living and working, and about operating a business in town. See Area Resources, pages 9-11, for ways to contact key municipal employees and town officials.
BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORPORATION (BDCC) BDCC’s services include: business assistance; mentoring; conduit for available financing and incentives; and support for training assistance. BDCC owns and manages some 500,000 sq. ft. in five buildings offering industrial and light industrial rental space. (brattleborodevelopment.com; 802257-7731) SOUTHEASTERN VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (SEVEDS) SeVEDS works to develop the Southern Vermont economy, generate long-term growth and prosperity, improve the region’s quality of life and sustain its quality of place. (seveds. com; 802-257-7731) VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT For essential information on starting or moving a business, visit ThinkVermont.com
VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (VEDA) VEDA partners with Vermont banks and other lenders to provide low-interest loans to Vermont businesses and farms, both large and small. (veda.org; 802-828-5627) VERMONT SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (VtSBDC) A statewide program of Vermont Technical College, VtSBDC provides no-cost, confidential business advising and low-cost training services to all small businesses and new ventures in Vermont. (vtsbdc.org; 800-464-7232)
Downtown: The Heart of Brattleboro Yesterday,Today and Tomorrow! Overlooking the Connecticut River, downtown Brattleboro is lined with historic buildings that house galleries, restaurants, shops, breweries, a hotel, movie theatre and two colleges. Downtown also plays host to a unique array of festivals, parades, and special events. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Brattleboro showcases approximately 170 years of architectural styles, shapes and ideas. From the Wells Fountain at the north end to Union Station at the south end, the downtown area includes many well-preserved and visually interesting 19th- and 20th-century buildings. One visit to downtown and you’ll know why Brattleboro has been named one of the ten best small towns in America! To learn more about Downtown Brattleboro visit: www.BrattleboroChamber.org
WINDHAM COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Administered by the State of Vermont’s Agency of Commerce the program offers loans and grants to new and existing businesses that are committed to creating jobs in Windham County. To learn more go to GoWindham. vermont.gov WINDHAM REGIONAL COMMISSION (WRC) The Windham Regional Commission (windhamregional. org; 802-257-4547) is an association of 27 towns in southeastern Vermont. The WRC works cooperatively with them to address regional issues.
Photo: Kelly Fletcher
Photo: Kelly Fletcher
IAMAVERMONTER.ORG I AM A VERMONTER is a unique resource for persons of color relocating to Vermont for school, work, or retirement. For more information visit IAMAVERMONTER.ORG.
The Southern Vermont Young Professionals is the premier social and professional networking organization in southern Vermont for ages 22-45. To find out more visit: brattleborodevelopment.com/sovtyps Photo: Kelly Fletcher
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