NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted telephonically by the Vermont Economic Development Authority (“VEDA”) on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. regarding the proposed issuance as part of a plan of finance, in one or more series or sub-series, of up to $60,000,000 stated principal amount of its tax-exempt revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Subchapter 4 of Title 10, V.S.A., Chapter 12 (which Bonds will not constitute a debt or pledge of the faith or credit of the State of Vermont or VEDA) and pursuant to Section 142(a)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”), to finance certain capital expenditures related to “solid waste disposal facilities” (within the meaning of Section 142(a)(6) of the Code), including, without limitation, landfill, solid waste collection, organics, transfer, recycling and hauling facilities (collectively, the “Project”) owned or operated or to be owned or operated by Casella Waste Systems, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively, the “Borrower”), and located at the following addresses within the State of Vermont:

4/1/2022 - The VEDA Board of Directors will meet on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. 

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02/17/2022 - Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA), has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 MVP Mental Health and Well-Being Innovation Award.  This award is resultant of VEDA's commitment to mental health and well-being as evaluated against the HERO workplace mental health and well-being emerging best practices report.  VEDA was among a select group of awardees who implemented successful mental health and well-being programs and strategies throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted telephonically and via videoconference by the Vermont Economic Development Authority (“VEDA”) on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at its offices located at 58 East State Street, Suite 5, Montpelier, Vermont 05602, regarding the proposed issuance of up to $9,250,000 stated principal amount of its tax-exempt revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to Subchapter 4 of Title 10, V.S.A., Chapter 12 (which bonds will not constitute a debt or pledge of the faith or credit of the State of Vermont or VEDA) and pursuant to Section 145 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for the refinancing of mental health facilities (collectively, the “Project”)

12/09/2021 - Montpelier, VT –The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA), in its capacity as the implementing entity for the State of Vermont, is seeking proposals to support the management of venture capital funds which will be allocated to the State of Vermont through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).

11/01/2021 - Montpelier, VT –The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has released its annual report for the 2021 fiscal year, which ended June 30. In that time, the organization was able to help 806 Vermont businesses by approving $81.1 million in financing — positively impacting about 6,000 jobs.

08/26/2021 - Montpelier, VT – During the most recent quarter ending June 30, The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) approved over $26.6 million in new financing to support 408 farms and businesses throughout Vermont. VEDA surpassed its previous quarter with a near $13 million increase. Of the newly approved financing, a total of $9.7 million was approved through VEDA’s traditional loan programs and $17.7 million in Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program loans (PPP).

04/21/2021 - Montpelier, VT – During the most recent quarter ended March 31, the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) approved over $14.4 million in new financing to support commercial, agricultural, small business and renewable energy projects across Vermont. VEDA also closed over $25.4 million in new loans, including $14.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans for over 300 businesses and farms.  

01/20/2021 - Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) approved over $20.3 million in new financing for Vermont businesses and farms during the quarter ended December 31, an almost $15 million increase over the previous quarter.

10/30/2020 - Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) approved $75 million in financing assistance for 439 Vermont businesses and farms during its fiscal year ended June 30. Loans were approved to businesses in over 17 economic sectors like agriculture, manufacturing and renewable energy generation, often in partnership with local banks, credit unions and other lenders.