Vermont Creative Network Learn about Vermont’s Creative Network! Goal: A healthy, vibrant creative sector embeds creativity into Vermont’s DNA by advancing positive quality of life and economic outcomes at the state level and among Vermont’s regions and communities. To find out more about the Creative Network check out their Power Point and/or visit the Vermont Creative Network site.… Read More
Case Study: Urban Living in Rural America A Case Study: Urban Living in Rural America So using the four “Ts” approach, a working group was assembled to look at MidAmerica Industrial Park. The industrial park, centrally located in the Midwestern United States, consists of 9,000 acres 40 miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The challenge was simple: how does one make an industrial… Read More
Commercial and Industrial Inventory Commercial and Industrial Inventory: Hartford, Springfield, Windsor Task: Identify and prioritize areas (buildings and vacant land) for near‐term development where water, sewer, power, internet, and roadways have capacity. Identify planned project(s) statuses. Funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration, SWCRPC, and TRORC. ECV District Partner, SWCRPC, was the lead organization on a recently completed project with a goal to create… Read More
Bylaw Review and Recommendations Springfield and Windsor Bylaw Review & Recommendations Task: Review and recommend revisions to zoning bylaws and other land‐use guidelines to ensure they actively support vitality in region.. Funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration and SWCRPC. ECV District Partner, SWCRPC, reviewed zoning bylaws for Windsor and Springfield and made suggestions for zoning revisions that would improve “Opportunties for… Read More
Business Funding & Technical Support Fact Sheet Support for New and Expanding Businesses in East Central Vermont Task: Provide sheet clarifying roles of Economic Development Organizations within East Central Vermont. Funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration and Springfield Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) ECV District Partner, SWCRPC, recently completed a Business Funding & Technical Support Fact Sheet. For more information contact: Allison Hopkins, AICP,… Read More
Opportunities & Barriers Report Business Climate Survey Task: Conduct employer interviews to determine regional needs to attract, support, and expand business in Southern Windsor County – June 2016. Funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration and Springfield Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) ECV District Partner, SRDC, recently completed a Business Climate Survey. Forty-six area employers, representing 15 different sectors, participated in the… Read More
ECVEDD 2016-2021 CEDS The East Central Vermont Economic Development District (ECVEDD) Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is ready for your review. ECVEDD 2016-2021 CEDS – EDA Approved February 1, 2015 What is a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)? A CEDS is a strategy-driven, locally developed road map for economic development, with the ultimate goal being a stronger, more diverse regional and… Read More
Creative Economy Inventory and Action Plan Executive Summary:Artists, Artisans, and Entrepreneurs: Creative Economy of the East Central Vermont Region Full Report: Artists, Artisans, and Entrepreneurs: Creative Economy of the East Central Vermont Region Report: Appendices Creative Economy Diagram Consultant’s Scope of Work and Expected Deliverables Employment Data Snapshot Steering Committee Meeting Notes: March 30, 2016 March 30, 2016 Meeting Agenda Status Update:… Read More
ECVEDD-CEDS – Draft The East Central Vermont Economic Development District’s 2015-2020 Draft was open for public comment through September 4, 2015. … Read More
Our Local Food System’s Impact on Education and the Economy: Video If you weren’t able to join us for this workshop live, view the video at your leisure. … Read More
