The state is increasing Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) (click here for related website) awards for most recipients, included retroactive changes. The previous BEGAP formula awarded most grantees 20% of their net uncovered damages (damages less insurance proceeds, donations, or other grants) with a cap of $20,000. The new rules will allow up to […]
DEC Financial Support for Diesel Emissions Reduction Coming This Fall
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will once again be offering incentive funding this fall through the Vermont Diesel Emissions Reduction Financial Assistance Program. This funding will be competitively awarded to projects that reduce emissions from diesel-powered vehicles, engines, and nonroad equipment. Click here for more. Funding will be available for: Replacement of diesel-powered […]
Webinar | How to MAKE Your Company Military Ready
AIV’s national partner and ally, the Manufacturing Institute, is hosting an upcoming webinar that should be of interest to many members: The Manufacturing Institute’s Heroes MAKE America program will be presenting a virtual workshop focused on “How to MAKE Your Company Military Ready.” American Manufacturing has a skills gap, and our military community can help […]
2023 Worksite Wellness Awards and Conference
The 2023 Worksite Wellness conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Burlington on October 24, 2023. Please contact Stephanie Bergen for more information: Stephanie.Bergen@vermont.gov. Click here to learn more about the theme, agenda, topics and speakers, and opportunities for sponsorship and exhibiting.
Reminder | State Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) Open to Vermont Businesses
The Department of Economic Development (DED) officially opened the application for the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP). The $20 million BEGAP grant program is to help Vermont businesses, nonprofits, and landlords that suffered physical damage in the flood that began July 7, 2023. The money is to be used to help businesses reopen their doors, […]
Reminder | Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund Accepting Applications
Applications are being accepted by the Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund (click here) for grants of up to $2,500 to cover costs such as equipment replacement, operating expenses, supplies, help with clean-up, etc. To apply for funds, Vermonters can complete the application clicking here. If your application is approved, you can expect to receive […]
Trade and Transportation Update | Member Contribution
The following is provided by AIV member A.N. Deringer Update on the ongoing ILWU strike New Tentative Labor Deal Reached in Canadian Port Negotiations On Sunday, July 30th, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union of Canada (ILWU) and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) announced a tentative labor agreement through the assistance of the […]
Reminder | Department of Economic Development Webinar on New Grant Program for Impacted Businesses
On August 2 at 10:00 am, the Department of Economic Development will host a webinar to go over the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) eligibility requirements, walk through a sample application, and answer questions. Visit the ACCD event page by clicking here for details on how to join the webinar. Following the webinar, a […]
Reminder and Round Up of Online Flood Recovery Resources
The following is taken from the ACCD Severe Storm Recovery Resource Center (click here) to highlight information and links of use and interest to businesses you can find there. We encourage you to review and keep up with the site if you are not already familiar with it: Vermont.gov Resource Page A full list of […]
Temporary Collection Site Established for Flood-Impacted Hazardous Materials from Businesses
DEC has released guidance on handling flood-impacted hazardous materials. If your business has been impacted by a flood event, damaged recyclables, food waste, and other solid waste can be thrown away in the trash. However, hazardous materials need to be handled as hazardous waste. Businesses and their contractors, cleanup crews, and volunteers are being called […]