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The Community and Economic Development Office is a department of the City of Burlington. We work with the community to foster economic vitality; preserve and enhance neighborhoods, quality of life and the environment; and promote equity and opportunity for all residents of Burlington.


Recent News and Information

  • Community Meeting to Present Village at Leddy Park Plans:  The Ward 4/7 Neighborhood Planning Assembly is sponsoring a community meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Miller Community Center to give the community the opportunity to see the plans to transform the former Thayer School property on North Avenue (presently DMV) into the "Village at Leddy Park."   [Read more]
     

  • Watch the Live at 5:25 Neighborhood Show:  The theme of the night on February 22 was "neighborhoods," with guests appearing to talk about the Neighborhood Planning Assemblies and the up-coming Neighborhood Night of Success in March.  [Read more]
     

  • ARRA TIGER Grant Award – Burlington Waterfront Access North Project (WFN)  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today (February 17, 2010) that Burlington will receive a major, and highly sought after, Recovery Act (“Stimulus Bill”) grant. The $3.15 million award will be used for the “Waterfront North” project[View the Press Release]  [Read more]
     

  • The Tweets Are In: Winter Business Fair A Great Success - Entrepreneurial Spirit “Alive and Well” in Burlington:  On February 11th, Burlington City Hall played host to the 2nd annual Winter Business Fair. Over 250 attended the event!  [Read more]
     

  • Interested in Hosting an AmeriCorps*State or AmeriCorps*VISTA member?  CEDO’s Center for Community and Neighborhoods (CCAN) invites non-profit organizations, educational institutions and city agencies interested in having a CEDO AmeriCorps*State or AmeriCorps*VISTA member to submit an application for the 2010-2011 service year. The deadline for Applications is Monday, March 22, 2010.  [Read more]
     

  • Attend Neighborhood Night of Success:  Please mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success community dinner and awards ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Contois Auditorium, City Hall. [Read more]
     

  • Terry Precision Cycles Chooses Burlington:  New company to bring 12 jobs and lease 10,500 square feet of commercial space in Burlington. [Read more]
     

  • Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Starting January 27:  Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites, sponsored by the IRS, are open to households with income up to $50,000.  [Read more]
     

  • CDBG Applications Received:  The city has received requests for over $1.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funding.  The CDBG Advisory Board began meeting on January 6 to review the applications.  [Read more]
     

  • Moran Plant Financing Plan: The Moran Project financing plan presented to the City Council in December 2009 is now available for viewing online.  [Read more]
     

  • Operation Snow Shovel: Operation Snow Shovel is a referral program that connects residents who need help shoveling with volunteers who are willing to help them out.  [Read more]  See us in the news at: http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=11767181.
     

  • CEDO Monthly Activity ReportThe monthly activity report summarizes staff activities.  [Read more]
     

 

 

 

 

 
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CEDO's programs are available to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, place of birth, or national origin. For information on the accessibility of CEDO's programs, contact us at 802·865·7144 / cedofd@ci.burlington.vt.us.

Site last updated March 4, 2010

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