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Seminars on business social media

WINDHAM COUNTY- In response to growing demand from local business owners, the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation presents a new, hands-on seminar with Brittany Winfield, of The Winfield Creative, titled “Social Media Around My Schedule.” The workshop, offered at two convenient times and...

Businesses invited to network event

WILMINGTON – Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation announces that its BizConnect series will continue in the Deerfield Valley. Local business owners and leaders are invited to attend on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 to 7 pm, at 19 South Main. This event is hosted by the Southern Vermont...

WheelPad units under construction at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wilmington. Courtesy WheelPad

Local business partners with state, local funders

WILMINGTON - WheelPad L3C designs and builds modular, accessible living spaces for people with mobility challenges, including veterans, individuals recovering from injuries, and older adults who wish to age in place.
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation worked through the Vermont...

Career fair at Twin Valley

WHITINGHAM -On Wednesday, April 30, from 9 am to 12 pm at Twin Valley Middle High School, BDCC’s Pipelines and Pathways Program is hosting the third annual Twin Valley Fearless Futures Fair. This connects employers, colleges, and other organizations with Windham County’s high school students. It...

P3 expo for local high school students coming

TOWNSHEND - Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation Pipelines and Pathways Program is holding its first college, credentials, and certificates expo at Leland & Gray High School, Wednesday, April 23, from 9 am to 12 pm.
The event will connect local students with over 50 college,...

Sessions to help buy, sell businesses

BRATTLEBORO - More than 200,000 small business owners throughout New England and New York state are planning to retire in the next few years.
The largest avoidable source of job loss is from business closings due to owner retirement. Only 20% of business owners say they have a plan for...

Parking area finished, grant given

DOVER- Selectboard members met in an abbreviated session Tuesday evening.
Under old business, selectboard chair Vicki Capitani reported her findings on a question raised by a member of the public at their last meeting regarding the planned construction of a parking area on Handle Road for...

Getting involved with local government

SOUTHERN VERMONT - As those who frequent things like selectboard meetings and community events have likely noticed, in many small towns, there’s a small cast of people who seem to organize just about everything. The Southern Vermont Economy Project is hoping to expand that cast with a four-part...

International worker programs discussed

WILMINGTON - A panel at the Southern Vermont Economy Summit, which was held at The Hermitage Club on Tuesday, focused on international worker programs and how they can benefit businesses, particularly those that need seasonal workers.
The summit was hosted by Brattleboro...

Halifax looks to identify projects

HALIFAX- A community assessment program facilitated by the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is helping Halifax residents identify and prioritize community goals and projects.
The process, which is also intended to help towns best use state and federal funding available through...