VEDA APPROVES $13.4 MILLION IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCING

MONTPELIER, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved $13.4 million in financing to support economic development projects throughout Vermont. “VEDA is pleased to help stimulate economic activity and job creation in Vermont by approving financing for these … Continue reading

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VEDA March Board Meeting

The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the VEDA offices, 58 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

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VEDA February Board Meeting

The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the VEDA offices, 58 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

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VEDA Approves $5.6 Million in Business and Agricultural Financing

 MONTPELIER, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved $5.6 million in business and agricultural financing, helping to leverage enough private investment to support economic development projects totaling $13.4 million. “VEDA is pleased to help support the expansion … Continue reading

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Vermont Dairy Producers’ Conference

VACC is sponsoring and will have an informational booth at the Vermont Dairy Producers’ Conference on Thursday February 23, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington.

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VEDA Records Increased Loan Volumes During Fiscal Year 2011

South Burlington, VT – Direct loan closings by the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) to Vermont commercial businesses and farms were up for the third year running as of June 30, 2011. And financings not directly included on the Authority’s … Continue reading

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Farms Damaged by Irene Encouraged to Apply for Emergency Financing Help

No Payments Required in First Year of Loan MONTPELIER, VT – In recent weeks, many Vermont hurricane- and tropical storm-damaged businesses have sought emergency financing assistance from the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA). In addition, VEDA wants to make sure … Continue reading

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Special VEDA Financing Available for Hurricane-Damaged Businesses and Farms

MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin, Agriculture Secretary Chuck Ross, Secretary Lawrence Miller from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and VEDA CEO Jo Bradley announced today that Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has allocated up to $10 million in … Continue reading

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VEDA Approves $6.9 Million in Business Financing

MONTPELIER, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved $6.9 million in economic development financing to businesses throughout the state. “VEDA is pleased to help support the business expansion plans of these companies,” said Jo Bradley, VEDA’s Chief … Continue reading

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Obama Administration and Governor Shumlin Announce Funds to Spur at Least $132 Million in New Lending to Vermont Small Businesses

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin announced the approval of Vermont’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) application. Vermont’s planned use of the SSBCI funds will help create new jobs and spur … Continue reading

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VEDA Approves $52.6 Million in Business Financing During Last Quarter of 2010

MONTPELIER, VT – During the last quarter of 2010, the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) approved $52.6 million in financing assistance to Vermont businesses undertaking development and expansion projects throughout the state. “Development projects in many different sectors of Vermont’s … Continue reading

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VEDA Board of Directors Elects New Slate of Officers

Montpelier, VT – A new slate of officers will serve in leadership positions on the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) Board of Directors. “VEDA is very fortunate to have a Board comprised of such talented, experienced, and dedicated Vermonters, and … Continue reading

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VEDA’s Fiscal Year 2010 Loan Volume Breaks Record

Burlington, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) experienced an all-time high in loan volume in Fiscal Year 2010, closing 322 separate financings, and breaking the previous year’s record of 315 loans closed.  The Authority’s financing investments for the year … Continue reading

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VEDA May Have Additional Federal Tax Exempt Bond Capacity

Applications for Large Projects Sought MONTPELIER, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has announced that additional tax-exempt bond issuance capacity may be available under the Recovery Zone Facility Bond (RZFB) Program, created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment … Continue reading

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VEDA Approves $18.2 Million in Business Development Financing

MONTPELIER, VT – Business financing of $18.2 million was approved by the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA), helping to advance a number of economic development projects throughout Vermont. “New jobs will be created in Vermont, and current jobs retained, with … Continue reading

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$33.5 Million in Business Development Financing Approved by VEDA

MONTPELIER, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved $33.5 million in financing assistance to Vermont businesses undertaking commercial and manufacturing expansion projects throughout the state. Also included is financing to support agricultural, real estate development, and business … Continue reading

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