Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation Southeastern Vermont's, private, nonprofit rural Economic Development Organization. We’re here to make a difference. Are you looking for commercial rental space?

We work to ensure businesses, communities, and people thrive across the region. The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), is a private, nonprofit, economic development organization that serves as a catalyst for economic success so the people, businesses, and communities in Southeastern Vermont can thrive. Our service area includes all of Windham County plus the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg, Weston, and Winhall. The primary objective of the BDCC is to invest in the drivers of the regional economy so that people, businesses, and communities in Southern Vermont can thrive . Through comprehensive research, bold financing, real estate opportunities, technical assistance, and more, we support businesses — be they sole proprietors, start-ups, growing companies, or global entities — in their efforts to become established and prosper here. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a local business owner, a passionate community member, or a student looking for your career pathway, we believe in the power of people to drive economic success. Funding for growth? Or maybe just sound business advice? The experts at BDCC have a can-do mindset underpinned by an unvarnished understanding of the realities of rural life. We are proven problem-solvers — perceptive, collaborative, resourceful, innovative, and tenacious. Find out how we can help your business thrive. Contact us today. BDCC is affiliated with the State of Vermont as the certified Regional Development Corporation (RDC) serving the greater Windham County area, one of 12 certified RDCs throughout Vermont. LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/company/bdcc

Meet the panel for Financial Strategies for Strong Nonprofits!Held September 23rd, this workshop will feature Susan Stil...
09/19/2026

Meet the panel for Financial Strategies for Strong Nonprofits!

Held September 23rd, this workshop will feature Susan Still, Siobhan McDermott, and Dani Delaini who together bring decades of experience in nonprofit strategy.

Susan has 44 years of experience in everything from arts programming to strategic planning. Siobhan is a fundraising and capital campaign expert, excited to share her strategies with Southern Vermont nonprofits. And Dani, BDCC's own strategy nerd (her words), round out the lineup with her passion for community focused business development.

September 23 | 9am-12:30pm
Wardsboro Town Hall

Register Now: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/event/np-financial-strategies/

Ever wonder how your Select Board sets tax rates? Or why some towns have a town manager and some don’t? You’re not alone...
09/18/2026

Ever wonder how your Select Board sets tax rates? Or why some towns have a town manager and some don’t? You’re not alone.

Join us October 17 at the Manchester Town Offices for “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Local Government in Vermont (But Were Afraid to Ask),” the first session in BDCC’s SoVT Get on Board class.

This is the civic education a lot of us never got, made simple, for Vermont small towns. Come with your burning questions and get ready to ace Town Meeting next year.

Register now!
https://brattleborodevelopment.com/event/sovt-get-on-board-2026/

With help from BDCC's LaunchPad program, Ken Ijichi and Jane Henry (pictured) have launched, grown and reimagined Green ...
09/17/2026

With help from BDCC's LaunchPad program, Ken Ijichi and Jane Henry (pictured) have launched, grown and reimagined Green Mountain Ramen into a Southern Vermont favorite.

Now it's your turn!
A new free 6-week LaunchPad course begins October 13th.

This is a chance for entrepreneurs at any stage to learn from local business experts, test, grow, and refine their business idea with expert guidance.

Two session options:
10:30am - 12:00pm | 5:00-6:30pm
Pick a time, switching is possible if there's space.

In person or virtual (details given on registration)
Max 15 participants per group

Register now at:
https://brattleborodevelopment.com/event/fall-2026-launchpad/

Meet the panel for Financial Strategies for Strong Nonprofits!Held September 23rd, this workshop will feature Susan Stil...
09/16/2026

Meet the panel for Financial Strategies for Strong Nonprofits!

Held September 23rd, this workshop will feature Susan Still, Siobhan McDermott, and Dani Delaini who together bring decades of experience in nonprofit strategy.

Susan has 44 years of experience in everything from arts programming to strategic planning. Siobhan is a fundraising and capital campaign expert, excited to share her strategies with Southern Vermont nonprofits. And Dani, BDCC’s own strategy nerd (her words), round out the lineup with her passion for community focused business development.

September 23 | 9am-12:30pm
Wardsboro Town Hall

Register Now: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/event/np-financial-strategies/

Big changes are coming to business credit scoring, and we want to help you prepare. Join us Wednesday, September 16 at 3...
09/14/2026

Big changes are coming to business credit scoring, and we want to help you prepare.

Join us Wednesday, September 16 at 3pm for Understanding Business Credit with Stephen Robert, CEO of Bedrock Credit America.

He'll walk through how Trending Data could reshape the way revolving debt is assessed and why old tricks for boosting your credit score may not work.

It's free, virtual, and the first session in BDCC's Funding Fundamentals series.

Register now at brattleborodevelopment.com/bizgrowth

09/13/2026

What makes a great industrial property?

The right space and the people who care for it.

Meet Al Claussen, BDCC's Director of Real Estate. Al oversees and manages all of the BDCC properties, including 80 Cotton Mill, helping ensure the buildings are ready to support manufacturers, processors, and distributors who choose to grow here.

If you're looking for commercial property in Brattleboro, Vermont, 80 Cotton Mill could be the right fit for your next stage of growth.

Explore more at brattleborodevelopment.com/80-cotton-mill/

Time is running out to be included in this year’s Southern Vermont CEDS fall update and Regional Priority Projects! If y...
09/11/2026

Time is running out to be included in this year’s Southern Vermont CEDS fall update and Regional Priority Projects!

If you’re leading a development project that strengthens our region we want to know about it.

Submit your project before September 18th to be considered: https://www.sovermontzone.com/ceds-rpp-project-submission

Are you helping shape your town’s budget? Come learn how capital planning can make financial decisions easier. Selectboa...
09/10/2026

Are you helping shape your town’s budget? Come learn how capital planning can make financial decisions easier.

Selectboard members, treasurers, road foremen, town staff, committee members, and others involved in municipal budgeting and capital planning are invited to join a Capital Planning Roundtable on September 11th in Wilmington.

Experts from Vermont League of Cities and Towns, Vermont Bond Bank, Windham Regional Commission, BCRC, and Southern Vermont municipal leaders will share tips and tricks to make capital planning easier.

Friday, September 11 | 9am-2pm
Old School Community Center, Wilmington
Free | Lunch provided by Vermont Bond Bank

Learn more and register: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/event/mln-capital-planning/

Address

76 Cotton Mill Hl
Brattleboro, VT
05301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(802) 257-7731

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