Almost exactly one year ago, in June 2013, the Vermont Digital Economy Project launched its first Wi-Fi zone in South Royalton, VT. Now, in June 2014, we have a lot to show for the past year’s work. On Thursday, June 19, we launched our Wi-Fi zone in Cambridge VT with cake, music, and a cable…
A healthy Vermont economy has traditionally relied on a strong sense of heritage, individuals’ ingenuity, businesses that always retain their entrepreneurial spirit, and the distinct character of our rural communities. In 2006-2007, with major support from Jane’s Trust, VCRD piloted the Creative Communities Program (CCP) to offer an opportunity for towns, villages, and cities around…
From 2007 to 2008 the Council on the Future of Vermont traveled around the state holding public forums and met with farmers, nurses, students, veterans, seniors, businesspeople, advocates, low income and working Vermonters. These meetings were in both large public forums and smaller focus groups. One public forum was held in every county and over…
The St. Albans Creative Community Report summarizes the public meetings and brainstorming sessions, and lists specific resources for the following priority projects chosen through the 2006 process: Bring Arts and Community Projects to Taylor Park; Organize Evening Events to Bring Activity Downtown after Dark; Build an Arts Center; and Promote the Digital Culture through a…