News Listing

MIDDLEBURY, VT – The Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) and the Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) are partnering with other regional organizations, developers, and municipalities to develop a Regional Priority Project List for state and federal funding.

Farm, food, and forest businesses can apply now for Working Lands Enterprise Initiative Business Enhancement Grants.

Two small business COVID relief programs are opening for application starting later this week.

The public comment period for the draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for West Central Vermont has been extended to Friday, September 9th.

According to several economic development specialists, Addison County’s economy is performing well. The county has much to be excited about, such as Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express extended rail service running to Middlebury and Vergennes in July.

Elevate Vermont Program Makes $800,000 Available to Startups and Growing Tech Companies for Technical Assistance, Matching Grants and Innovation Research

Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced awards of over $2 million in Downtown Transportation Fund (DTF) grants to support 15 projects in Designated Downtowns and eligible Designated Village Centers. See list below.

State Director Linda Rossi announced that Sarah Kearns has been selected as the 2022 State Star of the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC). The award, bestowed annually and recognized nationally, celebrates a member of the organization’s team for exceptional commitment to small business success.

The Vermont Community Broadband Board has awarded Maple Broadband(link is external) a construction grant of $8.69 million.

The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is inviting Vermonters of all backgrounds who are working with a goal of improving life in their community to attend the 2022 Community Leadership Summit on Wednesday, August 10, at Vermont Technical College.