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Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits

Vermont’s Downtown and Village Center tax credit program helps to stimulate private investment, create jobs, restore historic buildings and jump start revitalization. Successful projects range from multimillion dollar downtown redevelopments to small country stores like this one in Hancock.

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Vermont Tourism Campaign: Make Yourself At Home

Vermont Tourism

Tourism is one of the largest industries in Vermont, as the state welcomes nearly 13 million visitors each year. These visitors account for close to $2 billion in annual spending on lodging, food and drink, goods and services.

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Barnet Village Store Flood Damage

ACCD Storm Recovery Resource Center

The resource center provide updates on funding, loans, and aid as a result of the devastating July 2024 storm in Vermont.

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Economic Development

In order to strengthen our rural economies and support business growth in Vermont, our business support staff make connections to programs that focus on employee training, market expansion, facility location, and environmental remediation.

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Vermont 250th

Vermont 250th

Governor Phil Scott signed an executive order establishing the 250th Anniversary Commission to plan commemorative events highlighting Vermont’s role in the American Revolution, including key battles and the founding of the state, leading up to the U.S. 250th anniversary in 2026.

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Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) is Open:

The BEGAP application portal is now open. Funding is available for properties damaged by 2023 and/or 2024 flooding. 

Before businesses and nonprofits apply, they are encouraged to visit the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program page to learn how the program works and what they need to have on hand to successfully submit an application.

 

ACCD Severe Storm Resource Center:

As a result of July 2024 flooding, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development has established this page to serve as a resource center.

The Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) encompasses three major state departments and many programs that serve the Vermont public by enhancing the Vermont business climate, marketing Vermont to tourists and others, and strengthening our communities in a wide variety of ways.