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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

• 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]
   

• Channel 17 and NPAs Partner on Election Forums:  This partnership will bring live, neighborhood-centered and interactive election forums to your TV during the month of February. [Read more]

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Winter Business Fair:  Does your existing business need a tune-up? Are you a startup? We can help! Business Fair to be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 10 am - 3 pm at Burlington City Hall.  [Read more]

• Nomination Forms Now Available:  Now is your chance to recognize a person you admire by nominating them for a Neighborhood Leadership Award to be given at this year’s Neighborhood Night of Success.  [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 Report:  The monthly activity report summarizes staff activities.  [Read more]
   

 
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