How many times have you had trouble finding employees, getting funding for development, struggling with advertising your business or concerned about what regulations might help or hinder your business? Well, your hard-working Vernon Planning and Economic Development Commission is coordinating with Guilford's Planning Commission to come up with solutions for you and local businesses in several areas including communication, visibility, and local availability.

On Saturday June 8, 2024, from 9 am to 11am Guilford and Vernon will host a Business Breakfast at the Broad Brook Community Center in Guilford, all local businesses are invited to attend and network with other business leaders and local board members, with the following presentations.

Adam Grinold, Executive Director of the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that fosters industrial and commercial growth throughout Southeastern Vermont) will discuss topics including BDCC's programs that provide managerial, technical, regulatory, and/or financial support to local businesses; opportunities for businesses to connect with local youth via its Pipelines and Pathways Program; and its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Southern Vermont.
CEDS aims to nurture an environment that encourages growth in Southern Vermont. Doing so could include regional strategies to address business, physical, and social infrastructure needs.

Feedback from area businesses is an essential aspect of creating an effective strategic plan, and the Business Breakfast is an opportunity to share your knowledge.

Breakfast and childcare will be provided free of charge. Please RSVP your attendance and, if needed, reserve childcare, via email to jeannettetokarzpc@gmail.com

Event Info

Nov 13, 2024, 7:30 to 9 PM

Nov 14, 2024, 5 to 7 PM

Nov 17, 2024, 2 to 4 PM