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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING

BDCC’s community development efforts focus on building economic resilience and prosperity through strategic planning, capacity-building, and collaboration. By providing training, technical assistance, and opportunities for regional partnerships, these initiatives address key challenges such as workforce shortages, infrastructure needs, and demographic changes. Grounded in data-driven strategies and extensive public input, the work brings together municipalities, businesses, and community organizations to develop solutions that strengthen local economies, improve quality of life, and create sustainable opportunities for the future. These efforts are guided by a shared commitment to adaptability, inclusivity, and long-term regional growth.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Technical Assistance for Communities and Nonprofits
Available services include:
Empowering Communities Through Training and Capacity Building for a Stronger Future
Available services include:
  • Southern Vermont Economy Project (SVEP) trainings (internal link to SVEP tagged events)
  • Welcoming Newcomers (internal link)
Guiding Communities with Strategic Planning and Research for Sustainable Growth
Available services include:
  • SeVEDS 
  • CEDS (internal link)
  • Zone 
  • EDD (internal link)

QUESTIONS? REACH OUT TO MEG!

Have questions about rural economic development, CEDS planning, or upcoming training events? Meg is here to help guide your community’s growth.

UPCOMING EVENTS

success stories

How To Move Forward Against The Grain

Against the Grain | Brattleboro

BDCC Helps Bradford Machine Become A Prince

Bradford Machine | Brattleboro