Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and Bennington County Regional Commission

Buyer seeks assistance in developing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone. The project involves data analysis, public outreach, and strategy development. Buyer requires a qualified consultant to facilitate meetings, provide economic analysis, and create a final CEDS document. The project aims to guide economic development efforts in the region.

• 7/12/2024 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/22/2024 - Start Date for consultant
• 8/1/2024 - Strategy Development and Design
• 9/9/2024 - Consultant Led Public Forums
• 11/18/2024 - Submit to EDA
• 1/1/2025 - End Date

• Analyze economic data and create regional assets inventory
• Facilitate public meetings and focus groups
• Define regional strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges
• Develop goals and strategies for economic development
• Create implementation timeline and evaluation measures
• Assess external funding strategies and opportunities
• Plan for economic resilience and pre-disaster recovery
• Design and manage CEDS development timeline
• Provide outside perspective on regional economic development
• Produce final CEDS document with maps and reports