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Business Tools and Resources for COVID-19

economic development, news, programsApril 14, 2020Elaine

Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic can be confusing and overwhelming for employees and business owners. This roundup of resources statewide is your connection to information and organizations that can help.  Vermont Department of Labor is hosting virtual town-hall events every weekday….

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Vermont’s Working Communities Challenge announces planning grants to eight regions

community development, economic development, newsFebruary 4, 2020Elaine

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President and CEO Eric Rosengren, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, and public and private funders announced eight regional teams have been selected to receive $15,000 planning grants and move forward in Vermont’s Working…

Group photo: Congressman Peter Welch, US House of Representatives Governor Phil Scott Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore EPA Regional Administrator Dennis Deziel Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle Bellows Falls Area Development Corporation President – Robin Sweetapple

Brownfield cleanup in Bellows Falls new redevelopment opportunity

economic development, news, programsDecember 13, 2019Elaine

Governor Phil Scott recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the former site of the Robertson Paper Mill. This ceremony marked the completion of an environmental clean-up effort between local, state, federal and private partners through the…

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Hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation bolster Vermont economy

economic development, news, outdoor recreationOctober 24, 2019Elaine

Flanked by store owners, hunting and angling groups, and supporters of outdoor recreation, Governor Phil Scott recognized the important contribution hunting, fishing, and related activities have in strengthening and diversifying Vermont’s economy. “Vermont has a rich history…

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Governor Scott signs economic development bills

economic development, food and drink, newsJune 20, 2019Elaine

Recently Governor Phil Scott signed three bills that will support the state’s economic and workforce development efforts. They expand worker recruitment initiatives, grow the emerging distilled spirits industry, and streamline infrastructure projects at state airports. “This legislation…

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Governor Phil Scott releases tourism benchmark study

economic development, news, outdoor recreation, tourismDecember 21, 2018Elaine
Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing today released Vermont’s 2017 Tourism Benchmark Study. The biennial publication illustrates the positive impact tourism has on the Vermont economy through spending, jobs and revenue to...
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Secretary Michael Schirling: Vermont seeing economic growth

economic development, newsOctober 24, 2018Elaine

Around the country, states and cities are competing for talent, financial investment, and to attract the next generation of workers and families. As this acceleration of “purpose built” economic ecosystems continues Vermont has clear advantage. We are…

Children and teacher sitting in a circle brownfields BRF

ACCD awards brownfields grant for Rutland Parent Child Center

economic development, news, programsSeptember 28, 2018Elaine

The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) has awarded Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) a subgrant of $131,206 to develop a Health and Education Center that will house the Rutland County Parent-Child Center (RCPCC). The…

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Governor Scott announces $2.4M in grants for electric vehicle charging stations

economic development, energy and environment, newsSeptember 14, 2018Elaine

While the electric vehicle (EV) was invented nearly 50 years before the gas-powered automobile came onto the scene in 1885, widespread adoption of EVs has been slow. Part of the reason for the sluggish transition from gas-powered cars to…

Gov Phil Scott and Quebec Premier Phillippe Couillard

Vermont and Quebec strengthen economic ties

economic development, newsAugust 15, 2018Elaine

Vermont Governor Phil Scott and Québec Premier Philippe Couillard signed a Joint Declaration aiming to strengthen their long-standing cooperative ties in a variety of sectors to foster economic growth and job creation. This Joint Declaration builds upon…

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