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Ageing Tastefully – A 200 Year Old Family Farm Re-Introduces VT Champion Cheeses
- Pawlet,
- Vermont
- Vermont Community Loan Fund
“2014 was a good year for milk,” Kate Leach says from the kitchen table at her family’s seventh generation farm. Kate and her husband Seth Leach track such things. His ancestors started Woodlawn Holsteins Farm in Pawlet nearly 200 years ago, where the family has been producing and selling premium quality milk and beef ever since.
Barre City Place
- Barre,
- Vermont
- Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation
The redevelopment of a vacant and contaminated site into 80,700 sq. ft. of office and commercial space in downtown Barre.
CDFI Helps Childcare Entrepreneur Realize Her Dream
- Milton,
- Vermont
- Vermont Community Loan Fund
A major logistical and economic decision facing American families is finding quality affordable childcare. This is especially difficult for low-income families. According to the US Census Bureau, low-income families (less than 200% of the poverty level; or less than $50,000 for a family of four) spend 35% of their family’s monthly income on child care costs.
Dogs’ Best Friends
- Richmond,
- Vermont
- Vermont Community Loan Fund
VCLF Borrowers Bring the Love to Richmond's Crate Escape
Glavel Inc
- Burlington,
- Vermont
- Vermont Flexible Capital Fund
Founded in 2017 by Rob Conboy, Glavel is a Vermont-based company that specializes in selling a lightweight building material from post-consumer recycled glass known as foam glass gravel. Because cellular glass is derived from recycled glass, it’s petroleum and chemical-free. Glavel began by importing foam glass gravel from Europe, with the plan to introduce the product to the U.S. market, build up a customer base, and eventually open a domestic manufacturing facility—all while helping to solve the country’s glass recycling problem.
Global Village Foods
- Quechee,
- Vermont
- Vermont Flexible Capital Fund
Based in Quechee, Vermont, Afya Brands International, Inc. d/b/a Global Village Foods (GVF) is a specialty food manufacturer of clean-label, allergy-friendly, ready-to-eat meals, bulk entrees and snacks for institutional food service, grocery prepared foods and frozen retail grocery.
Gov. Scott Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony for NCCC VCLF-Financed Housing Project
- Newport,
- Vermont
- Vermont Community Loan Fund
Governor Phil Scott joined a groundbreaking ceremony today at the vacant farmhouse in Newport where North County Career Center students will gain hands-on experience in its restoration. This initiative is part of the CTE Construction Rehabilitation Experiential Learning Program and Revolving Loan Fund, financed and administered by the Vermont Community Loan Fund...
Historic North Star Community Hall Shines Again, with Help from VCLF & Friends
- Burlington,
- Vermont
- Vermont Community Loan Fund
With all that Burlington's historic Lodge had given to the community over the years, the community was determined to give back to their beloved cultural hub. They called on the Loan Fund to help….
Leddynamics
- Randolph,
- Vermont
- Vermont Flexible Capital Fund
Based in Randolph, Vermont, LEDdynamics, Inc. (LED) was founded in 2000 by William McGrath (Bill). The Company develops, manufactures and sells LED light technology, products, software, and systems.
Mamava (OFN Story)
- Burlington,
- Vermont
- Vermont Community Loan Fund
Vermont Startup Serving Nursing Mothers Meets Rising Demand with CDFI Financing
New Tasty Bites Diner Tempts Barre, with Help From VCLF
- Barre,
- Vermont
- Vermont Community Loan Fund
On a pause from a typically busy morning, Barre-based restaurateur Lisa St. Lawrence takes a quick mental inventory of her menu items. “Let’s see: there’s grilled garlic, peppers and onions, pepper Jack cheese, horseradish sauce and local beef from Knight’s Farm - that’s the Tribal Archery Signature Burger,” she says almost dreamily. “Then there’s the Yikes Stripes Signature Burger with bacon, cheddar and local maple syrup, and the Ridge Runner with egg and hot sauce.” She takes a breath and explains her enthusiasm. “I love watching people enjoy their food. It’s a passion of mine.”
New VCLF CTE Revolving Loan Fund’s 1st Housing Rehabilitation Project is Announced
- Newport,
- Vermont
- Vermont Community Loan Fund
Newport's North Country Career Center announced that its Career Technical Education (CTE) students will soon begin work on rehabilitation of an affordable home, financed by VCLF's new CTE Revolving Loan Fund.
CDFI Branches in the State
Community Capital of Vermont
- Headquarters
- , Barre
Opportunities Credit Union
- 92 North Avenue Branch
- , Burlington
Opportunities Credit Union
- Headquarters
- , Winooski
Rutland West Neighborhood Housing Services
- Headquarters
- , West Rutland
Vermont Community Loan Fund
- Headquarters
- , Montpelier
VSJF Flexible Capital Fund L3C
- Headquarters
- , Montpelier