Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation

The Vermont Maple 100 is BACK!

This fall, VT businesses are invited to join us, in partnership with and organizations from across the state, to help visitors and Vermonters alike discover new ways to enjoy Vermont’s sweetest treat!

The Maple 100 is the ultimate showcase of everything maple-related in Vermont, from thrilling maple adventures to mouthwatering maple-inspired products. This is your chance to shine and make a lasting impression on maple enthusiasts from near and far!

Participating is easy and absolutely free, and you’ll reap the benefits of a robust marketing campaign promoting your business to a captive audience of Vermont tourists during our busiest season. While you’re invited to get creative and curate something truly unique, you can also sign up to promote a maple-related product or activity that you already offer, such as a maple creemee, beer, menu item, tours of your sugarhouse, etc. It’s that easy!

Application closes July 31st. Visit https://buff.ly/46cy6ae to learn more and sign up today!

The final round of our Creative Futures Grant is now open for applications!

Awards of up to $200,000 are available to creative sector organizations and businesses including sole proprietors that can demonstrate economic harm caused by or exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The funds are for any regular operating expenses, including but not limited to payroll and benefits, utilities, rent and insurance.

The creative sector economy is defined as the collective enterprises, organizations, and individuals whose products and services are rooted in artistic and creative content and includes culture and heritage; design; film and media; literary arts & publishing; performing arts; specialty foods; and visual arts and crafts.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2023.

Find out how to apply: https://conta.cc/3VmGJdh?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Image: A graphic communicating the same information as above. The graphic also includes three images: crowds gathered outside a building at night during an event, an artist holding a box of supplies, and sculptures on shelves.

Looking for a fun way to connect with new customers across New England? Apply to join the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets in the Vermont Building Big E this September!

This is a unique opportunity to share your products with an audience of over 1.6 million people eager to experience the best of what Vermont has to offer.

Apply by March 3rd. Visit agriculture.vermont.gov/bigevendor for more info.

ARPA Meeting in Bradford this past Monday (1/23/23) was a success thanks to the community, agencies, and The Space On Main! For those who couldn't make it below is a link to the recording and the presented materials!

https://www.gmedc.com/orange-county-arpa-meeting-agency-presentation-material-and-resources

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

While the 9am meeting in Randolph was canceled, we have received confirmation this morning (1/23/23) that
the 1:00pm MEETING IN BRADFORD TODAY(1/23/23) IS STILL ON!
(if there is any further change, we will email again and list it on gmedc.com

More information here: https://www.gmedc.com/update-arpa-meetings-orange-county

Randolph ARPA Resource Meeting Cancelled: Bradford Still On ARPA Resource Meeting & Discussion with State Agencies,and the Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation Due to the storm on January 23rd, 2023, the 9:00 AM meeting in Randolph Center is CANCELLED. The 1:00 PM meeting in Bradford will still go on as scheduled (confirmed this morning – Mond...

The Preservation Trust of Vermont Bruhn Revitilzation Grant now open!

Awards of $50,000-$100,000 will be made to preserve and rehabilitate non-profit and municipally owned buildings and community gathering spaces of economic and social significance in rural communities

More information here:

Historic Revitalization Grants Available Awards of $50,000-$100,000 will be made to preserve and rehabilitate non-profit and municipally owned buildings and community gathering spaces of economic and social significance in rural communities. 

The Vermont Arts Council is now accepting applications for Round 2 of its Creative Futures Grants to help the creative sector recover from economic losses due to the pandemic!

Round 2 of our Creative Futures Grants is now open!

Awards of up to $200,000 are available to creative sector organizations and businesses including sole proprietors that can demonstrate economic harm caused by or exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2023

Learn more at https://conta.cc/3IlCXN0

Image: A festive night in downtown Rutland; mask-making at Vermont Glove; artisan cheese aging. Photos courtesy Vermont Arts Council.⁠

Round 2 of our Creative Futures Grants is now open!

Awards of up to $200,000 are available to creative sector organizations and businesses including sole proprietors that can demonstrate economic harm caused by or exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2023

Learn more at https://conta.cc/3IlCXN0

Image: A festive night in downtown Rutland; mask-making at Vermont Glove; artisan cheese aging. Photos courtesy Vermont Arts Council.⁠