Business Resources
Randolph Area Community Development Corporation (RACDC)
21 Main Street
P.O. Box 409
Randolph, VT 05060
E-mail: racdc@racdc.com
Web: www.racdc.com
Serving Randolph, Braintree and Brookfield RACDC serves as the economic development arm of the Town of Randolph. Our work for the Town of Randolph includes:
- Developing grant proposals for VCDP programs and other State and Federal grant programs
- Administering ongoing State and Federally funded projects
- Working with the Town of Randolph to plan long term economic development policies and infrastructure requirements
- Working to attract new businesses to the Town of Randolph and to assist in the expansion of existing businesses
Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation (GMEDC)
171 Bridge Street, Suite 206
P.O. Box 246
White River Junction, VT 05001-0246
Phone: 802.295.3710
Fax: 802.295.3779
E-mail: gmedc@gmedc.com
Web: www.gmedc.com
Economic Development Planning
GMEDC can assist with the sorting out of development problems, goals and initiatives. This may include brownfields remediation, new sewer or water requirements, downtown or village designation, etc. and other assistance as needed. GMEDC is always ready to discuss development issues with planning commissions, Selectboards and others. Often we can provide some insight, advice and referral to other agencies.
Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC)
3117 Rose Hill
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: 802.457.3188
Fax: 802.457.4728
E-mail: info@trorc.org
Web: www.trorc.org
TRORC is a compact of thirty municipalities in east-central Vermont, and was founded in 1970 by acts of its constituent towns. It is not a part of State Government, but is governed by a Board of Representatives appointed by each of our member towns. Our primary goals are to advocate for the needs of our member towns, and to help bridge the opportunities and concerns that exist between towns and the State. The Commission's staff provides technical planning services to town officials, and acts as a resource to local government. TRORC works with our regional block grant partners -- Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation (our regional development corporation) and Eastern Vermont Regional Marketing Program (our regional marketing organization) -- on joint projects to improve the economy of the region.
Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)
Orange/Windsor Contact: Joan Goldstein
c/o Green Mountain Economic Development Corp.
171 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 246
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: 802.295.3710
Fax: 802.295.3779
Web: www.vtsbdc.org
Experienced business professionals committed to assisting you through:
- No-Cost Confidential Coaching for Existing Businesses
- Statewide Training Opportunities
- Strategic Assessments
- Specialty Programs
- Regulatory Assistance
- Technology and Commercialization
- Agribusiness
- REAL Youth Entrepreneurship
- Veterans and Service Connected Vermonters
Our Mission: VtSBDC's mission is to strengthen existing business entities and assist start-ups with high-quality, no-cost counseling and affordable training programs.
Vermont Economic Development Authority
58 East State Street, Suite 5
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
Phone: 802.828.5627
Fax: 802.828.5474
E-mail: info@veda.org
Web: www.veda.org
Vermont Business Energy Conservation Loan Program
This Program is available to assist Vermont companies that wish to undertake projects that will improve their energy efficiency and allow them to conserve energy. The Program may make loans ranging from $5,000 up to a maximum of $150,000. VEDA operates this program in cooperation with Efficiency Vermont. The program may fund up to 75% of the cost of a project. If a loan request exceeds $150,000, applicants may visit the VEDA website and review the guidelines and loan application for VEDA's Direct Loan Program at www.veda.org.
Vermont Economic Progress Council
Fred Kenney, Executive Director
Phone: 802.828.5256
Cell: 802.777.8192
Fax: 802.828.3383
Email: fred.kenney@state.vt.us
Jayna Guilford, Executive Assistant
Phone: 802.828.5765
Fax: 802.828.3383
E-mail: jayna.guilford@state.vt.us
Web: www.veda.org
Vermont Employment Growth Incentive Program
The Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) program provides financial support in the form of cash payments for growth in employees and investments in capital facilities, machinery, and equipment. In addition to the VEGI program, assistance is also available to municipalities for infrastructure development through the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Program. These economic incentives are managed by the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) - an independent board consisting of nine Vermont citizens appointed by the governor that considers applications to the state's economic incentive programs. The Council is attached to the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and works closely with the Department of Economic Development.