$5.7 MILLION IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCING APPROVED BY VEDA

Authority Approves $2.0 Million Loan as Farmers Invest to Purchase Headquarters for Cabot MONTPELIER, VT – A total of $5.7 million in business and agricultural financing has been approved by the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) to support commercial and … Continue reading

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VEDA Receives Federal Grant of $2.0 Million for Disaster Loan Fund

U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders and Congressman Peter Welch announced Friday that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $2 million grant to the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) to expand its disaster loan fund, and … Continue reading

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VEDA APPROVES $9.2 MILLION IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCING

MONTPELIER, VT –   The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) approved $9.2 million in business and agricultural financing to support a variety of economic development projects throughout the state.  “The Authority is pleased to provide financing assistance to help further the … Continue reading

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110VEDA at Vermont EXPO 2013

VEDA welcomes visitors to the Authority’s informational booth, # 91BP, at Vermont EXPO 2013.  The event will be held on May 22nd and 23rd at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center. 

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120VEDA May Board Meeting

The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the VEDA offices, 58 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

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130VEDA June Board Meeting

The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the VEDA offices, 58 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

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100VEDA April Board Meeting

The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the VEDA offices, 58 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

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$3.7 MILLION IN BUSINESS FINANCING APPROVED BY VEDA – Southern Vermont Jobs to be Saved by Burlington Company

MONTPELIER, VT – A long-established Chittenden County company will acquire a Windham County business, saving jobs in the process. This is one of several Vermont economic development projects approved by the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) for a total of … Continue reading

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VEDA APPROVES $6 MILLION IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCING

 MONTPELIER, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved $6 million in financing to support business and farm 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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060VEDA December Board Meeting

The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, December 7, 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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090VEDA March Board Meeting

The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the VEDA offices, 58 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

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080VEDA February Board Meeting

The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting will be held at the VEDA offices, 58 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont.

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070VEDA January Board Meeting

The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.  The meeting will be held at Stoweflake Resort, 1746 Mountain Road, Stowe, Vermont.

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VEDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW SLATE OF OFFICERS

Montpelier, VT – A new slate of elected officers will serve in leadership positions on the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) Board of Directors.  “VEDA is fortunate to have so many experienced and dedicated Vermont leaders on the Authority’s Board, … Continue reading

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VEDA RELEASES FISCAL 2012 YEAR-END FIGURES: Record Set in Small Business Lending; Tropical Storm Irene Emergency Loans Total $16.7 Million

Burlington, VT – In one year’s time, the Vermont Economic Development Authority’s (VEDA’s) Small Business loan portfolio increased from 190 loans totaling $12.2 million to 480 loans totaling $32.2 million. This increase was due in large part to VEDA’s response … Continue reading

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050VEDA’s 38th Annual Meeting

VEDA’s 38th Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Burlington.  Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.  The Annual Meeting will be preceded by the VEDA Board of Directors’ regular monthly meeting, which begins … Continue reading

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VEDA APPROVES $19.8 MILLION IN BUSINESS FINANCINGS

MONTPELIER, VT – Business loans and bond financings totaling $19.8 million were approved recently by the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA). It is estimated that VEDA’s assistance will help stimulate $33 million in economic development activity throughout the state. “VEDA … Continue reading

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VEDA Named by SBA as Vermont’s 2012 Financial Services Champion

VEDA is pleased to have been named by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as Vermont’s 2012 Financial Services Champion of the Year.  “This is an incredible honor for the VEDA Staff,” said VEDA Chief Executive Officer Jo Bradley.  “I am … Continue reading

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VEDA APPROVES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FINANCINGS TOTALING $32 MILLION

MONTPELIER, VT –   VEDA has approved $32 million in loan and bond financing for several business development projects, including bond reissuance for a large non-profit retirement community, expansion of a Morrisville manufacturing facility, and construction of a new boutique hotel … Continue reading

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040VEDA at Vermont EXPO

VEDA welcomes visitors to the Authority’s informational booth, # B90, at the Vermont EXPO.  The event will be held on May 23rd and 24th at the Sheraton Hotel in Burlington. 

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VEDA FINANCING APPROVALS TOP $10.4 MILLION

MONTPELIER, VT – Business loans and bond financings in excess of $10.4 million have been approved by the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA). It is estimated that the VEDA financing will help stimulate $15.5 million in economic development activity throughout … Continue reading

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VEDA APPROVES $11 MILLION IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCING

MONTPELIER, VT –   The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved business and agricultural financings totaling $11 million, helping stimulate $25 million in economic development activity throughout the state. Recent financing approvals by the Authority include: Appalachian  Engineered Flooring, Inc., North … Continue reading

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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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030VEDA 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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020VEDA 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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010Vermont 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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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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