Thanks for Giving!
Published November 23, 2011 | 
This week, we read in Publishers Weekly that Bartleby’s Books in Wilmington, one of the Fund’s first grant recipients, will be open for Black Friday. “We expect little sleep and things not to be perfect when we re-open,” blogs owner Lisa Sullivan, “but we will be open.”
It’s just another sign that Vermont businesses are on the mend after the devastation of Irene. There is a long road still ahead, and “perfect” is a long way off. But we’re getting there.
And we are profoundly thankful: to all of you that have contributed your time and your talents and your donations and your business. Because of all of you, we’ve been able to contribute to the rebuilding of over 165 small businesses, and because of your generosity, we’ll be able to keep contributing for months to come.
All of us here at the Vermont Irene Flood Relief Fund wish you and your families and friends a wonderful holiday season. We hope you’ll follow and support our work as the recovery continues in the new year.
“I Just Want To Be Where We Were:” Heather Izor of Learning Ladder in Duxbury On Irene Recovery
Published October 17, 2011 | Asked to describe a great day at work, Heather Izor of Learning Ladder Children’s Center doesn’t even hesitate: happy preschoolers giving mom or dad a hug before running in to greet her, excited to start a day of silly songs, sharing time, games, dances, projects, outside play and a yummy lunch before nestling down in sleeping bags for a nap. There had been countless great days since she opened the center in 2001.
That was before Irene. Continue reading
Vermont Economic Development Authority Announces $10 Million In Loans For Flood Relief
Published September 2, 2011 | The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has allocated up to $10 million in special low-interest financing for Vermont farms and businesses damaged by Hurricane Irene.
The fund was announced on Wednesday by Gov. Peter Shumlin, Agriculture Secretary Chuck Ross, Secretary Lawrence Miller from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and VEDA CEO Jo Bradley.
For more information on the program or to apply for a loan, contact VEDA at 802-828-5627 or visit the website at www.veda.org.
Business Damage? Call the Agency of Commerce & Community Development
Published September 2, 2011 | The Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development (ACCD) is asking businesses damaged by the floods to give them a call at 802-828-3211.
ACCD is working in cooperation with FEMA to document damage to businesses and business properties, but they can also point callers towards additional flood recovery resources.
Visit the ACCD website for a list of assessment and assistance programs.
