Vermont announces downtown revitalization awards

Source: VT Digger, May 3, 2011 “MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont’s best downtown revitalization projects of 2010 were recognized at the annual Vermont Green Mountain Awards Ceremony last week at the Vermont Preservation and Downtown Conference in Poultney. The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development recognized nine downtown revitalization projects, one outstanding volunteer and five National Accredited Main Street Communities at the annual conference at Green Mountain College on Friday. “These Vermont communities demonstrate an exceptional level of dedication,” said Lawrence Miller, Secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. “Vibrant downtowns are vital to Vermont’s economy, and the downtown awards recognize the towns, cities and volunteers that help make Vermont a better place to live and work.” The Green Mountain Awards honor the achievements, people and projects of non-profit downtown revitalization groups throughout Vermont. This year’s award ceremony honored revitalization projects in Brattleboro, Bristol, Hardwick, Montpelier, Newport, Rutland, St. Johnsbury and Waterbury. Award nominees must be located within a Designated Vermont Downtown or Village Center, and may be nominated by any individual or entity. This year’s conference theme was “Why are our Downtowns Important,” which highlighted the cultural, economic, and social impacts downtowns have on Vermont. In 2010 alone, the state’s 23 Designated Downtowns attracted 24 new businesses, created 118 new jobs and made an impact of more than $35 million in both public and private investments…” Full Story: Vermont announces downtown revitalization awards PDF of Story: Vermont announces downtown revitalization awards

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