Pownal was the first community to participate in VCRD’s Climate Economy Model Community Program (CEMCP), named Empower Pownal. CEMCP is community-driven process with local leaders, VCRD, Green Mountain Power, and Efficiency Vermont to cultivate economic development, innovation, and affordability in the face of climate change. Read the Empower Pownal Report and Action Plan. Through the…
We completed our 3-month Community Visit process in Lyndon. Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Support business growth and economic development Establish a unified recreation program and build a Lyndon community and recreation center Build a formal school, college, and community partnership Revitalize downtown businesses and storefronts. Read the Report and Action…
Read the 2016 Annual Report for an overview of our programming, updates from 2016, and what we’re looking forward to in 2017.
VCRD serves as a convener, catalyst, and leader for Vermont to build and advance policies to support the working landscape, economic innovation, and strong communities! Here’s our work plan for 2017. Your support makes our work possible. Click here to support us today.
