Vermont Economic Development Authority

09/03/2026

In the September Newsletter, helping to build housing 🏘️ and infrastructure, using Venture Capital 💵 to invest in early-stage Vermont companies, and how to bring a Funding Forum to your neck of the woods: https://hubs.la/Q04wv6zv0

08/31/2026

VEDA is proud to support Sugarwoods Farm and countless other family businesses across Vermont. Learn how we can help you realize your dreams: www.VEDA.org

This is us, the Rodgers, the proud, excited, and scared a bit sh*tless new owners of Sugarwoods Farm. Sugarwoods has been a Glover staple for decades, and we are incredibly excited to add our chapter to its legacy.

Getting to the closing day on the 11th wasn’t easy. But long talks and lots of thinking made it clearer by the day that the this massive decision made sense. The potential for this business is huge. The fact that we can make this a family business is so incredible. And knowing we get to work with friends, family, and a bunch of wonderful maple industry folks is really cool.

We have so many people to thank. Reg for the opportunity, patience and thoughtful training. Denise for her kindness and blessing, and continued guidance. Hope Colburn for all of the help with our loans and many other things. Our families for the support, encouragement, and deeply instilled work ethics and hunger for more. And many others for their help along the way.

We started an Instagram page a few weeks ago, and thought it was time to get one here as well. Thanks for being here with us for our next crazy chapter ❤️

08/27/2026

Bring questions for VEDA, Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation, Springfield Regional Development Corporation, Vermont Small Business Development Center, the Department of Economic Development at the Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development, Mascoma Bank, and M&T Bank to answer so we can help you get your project across the finish line!

08/26/2026

Meet our newest borrowers Matt Kirby and Rachael Little! They are using VEDA financing to purchase a St. Johnsbury building for NEK Family Counseling Center which provides care to the community and helps foster the growth and development of junior clinicians. Learn how VEDA can help your business grow: https://hubs.la/Q04vn4Qv0

08/21/2026

Get to Rutland and enjoy the The Vermont State Fair before it wraps up Saturday night! VEDA Board Member and Vt. Agriculture Dep. Sec. Alyson Eastman tells My NBC5 why she's been going since she was a little girl: https://hubs.la/Q04tVWxh0

Learn more about VEDA’s loans for agriculture: https://hubs.la/Q04tVYQd0

The 180th edition of the Vermont State Fair is underway in Rutland, running through Saturday night.

08/20/2026

Housing infrastructure help is on the way. Learn how VEDA can support the build out of roads, sewer, water, and stormwater systems to support the construction of more homes: https://hubs.la/Q04t7ccT0

08/19/2026

Congratulations to VEDA Board Member and Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Executive Director Sarah Furman on being named one of VermontBiz's 91 Influencers of 2026! We’re proud to have her leadership and commitment to Vermont businesses on our Board. Here's the complete list of 91 Influencers: https://hubs.la/Q04tq3kZ0

08/18/2026

🍁A new chapter at Sugarwoods Farm🍁. VEDA helped John and Kristen Rodgers buy this maple products business in Glover: https://hubs.la/Q04tm_qG0
Learn how VEDA supports all types of agriculture in Vermont: https://hubs.la/Q04tnLbh0

08/17/2026

A beautiful day at Bolton Valley learning about their mountain biking and hiking trails, new housing project, and the infrastructure VEDA supported to help make it happen: https://hubs.la/Q04t78nx0