Business

Business funding 101 seminars

BRATTLEBORO - If curious about financing a business but aren’t sure where to start, start at this inclusive, two-part workshop on the basics of business financing, part of BDCC’s popular BizConnect series.
This friendly series for beginners—Funding 101—is designed to help people acquire a...

Public invited to attend working group

BRATTLEBORO - Thinking about buying a business, selling a business, or transitioning a business to employee ownership? The public is invited to attend a free, three-part working group, co-hosted by the BDCC and the Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) and supported by Vermont Small Business...

Chamber of commerce annual award winners announced

DOVER- The Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its prestigious annual awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and businesses who have made exceptional contributions to the community. The winners were celebrated at the annual Chamber Gala held...

Investment fund available to local businesses

BRATTLEBORO - Brattleboro Development Credit Corp announced the launch of the Windham Investment Fund—flexible capital for Windham County businesses that need funding to achieve significant growth and innovation.
The availability of patient capital is essential to help business ecosystems...

Flood recovery rebates for homes and businesses

VERMONT - A suite of Efficiency Vermont flood recovery rebates are now available for households and businesses impacted by Vermont’s 2024 summer floods.
The Vermont Emergency Board and Gov. Phil Scott authorized the Vermont Public Service Department (PSD) to extend the rebates first...

Arts and holiday cheer to be on display at Stratton hall

STRATTON - Alongside associates Darlene Rutnik, Susan Belgard-Marquis, and Karen Saben, Lorraine Weeks-Newell has been busy planning and organizing the Holiday Artists’ Expo, presented by The Stratton Parsonage. The event takes place at the Stratton Town Hall on Friday, November 29, and Saturday...

Comment period open for economic growth plan

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) and Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC) announced that a draft of the 2024 Southern Vermont Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is now available and open for a public comment period. Along with the...

David Petrie, owner of Farmhouse Market, holds a box of Cadia pasta. Cadia is one of the “store brands” the market now sells thanks to its new membership in the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association, or INFRA. Lauren Harkawik

Sleepless nights led to grocer developing store identity

Changes at market make food more accessible, affordable for locals
WILMINGTON - On Monday this week, David Petrie, purveyor of Farmhouse Market in Wilmington, held a jar of jam in his hand.
The jam was from Brattleboro’s Sidehill Farm, known for its wide range of...

Kettle corn artist Jeremy Waldman, of Maple Mountain Kettle Corn, adds Corse Maple Farm syrup to a batch of kettle corn at a pop-up event at Snow Mountain Market in Dover on Saturday, October 14. Photo by Garret Harkawik

Popping up some fun in the valley

Local finds success in maple kettle corn DOVER - Readers may have noticed, on occasion, a cloud of sugary-sweet maple glory floating in the air over West Dover lately. Why? Kettle corn. Maple kettle corn, to be specific.
Jeremy Waldman, owner of Maple Mountain Kettle...

New BDCC programs offer local businesses support

WINDHAM COUNTY - Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation recently announced two new initiatives designed to support and empower local businesses in the Windham region. Building upon their ongoing commitment to foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, these new programs include the expansion...