VT Council Rural Dev

Calling all Vermonters who are writing grants, managing a project, or volunteering for their community. Join this audience-led discussion & contribute to the VT Evaluation of Rural Technical Assistance (VERTA). Register for free at vtrural.org/leadership-net…

The latest VCRD newsletter is here: conta.cc/4815vrR Hear about the great work communities are doing around the state, register for the latest VCLN workshop, learn more about the Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund and more!

Congratulations to VT’s Long Term Recovery Groups as the recipients of the 2025 Community Leadership Award: This year’s award honors not just one leader but an entire network of leaders across the state whose actions represent the very best of grassroots community service.

We're one week away! Did you miss online registration? All are welcome to register at the door on Aug. 11 starting at 8am. We will have a live stream of the morning session & 2 free hybrid Zoom sessions: Facilitation 101 & Building a Community Trust Organization.

Registration for the 6th Community Leadership Summit is closing Monday, August 4th! We're especially excited for our keynote speaker, Ferene Paris of All Heart Inspirations, whose storytelling skills will engage local leaders & audience members in sharing stories.

Hosted by the @vtpoc_network, the space is open to Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color throughout the day, and will be staffed from noon to 4pm! For registration and other Summit updates: vtrural.org/summit

Village Trust Initiative 2025 applications are open! Do you have an idea & want to see if VTI is right for your community? Email Nick@vtrural.org to sign up for Office Hours 12-2pm on Thurs until 9/4/25. For more, visit ptvermont.org/village-trust-…

Join us on August 11th! Participate in any sessions or follow this year's pathways: Arts & Culture: Building Community, Solving Problems / Community Leadership Skills / From Ideas to Action / Navigating Change and Uncertainty. Register today at vtrural.org/summit!

You can now register for our 2025 Vermont Community Leadership Summit: Communities in Action! Register & see the agenda: vtrural.org/summit You’ll meet fellow community builders & together you’ll gain new skills, share success stories & explore big ideas for the future of VT

The latest VCRD newsletter is here: conta.cc/3ZuRttH Hear about the great work communities are doing around the state, check out upcoming events and workshops, meet the newest Climate Catalyst Leadership Program cohort and more!

Reminder: VTI virtual info session this coming Monday, June 9th! Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… More info at vtrural.org/vti-applicatio…

Thank you to @frontporchforum for supporting our upcoming Community Leadership Summit! From a 2022 Summit participant: "There are so so many individuals working towards change in communities of all sizes and it invigorates me to continue on this work." vtrural.org/summit

Thank you to @EastRiseCU for supporting our upcoming Community Leadership Summit! "This continues to be my favorite professional event to participate in annually. It’s empowering and inspiring and I learn so much every year." -2024 Summit participant. vtrural.org/summit

VCRD, @preservation_vt and @VermontCF are pleased to announce the 2nd round of Village Trust Initiative (VTI) applications will open July 7th! Register for an informational session to learn more, hear about the application process & ask questions. vtrural.org/village-trust

Thank you to The @VermontCF for supporting our upcoming Community Leadership Summit! Registration is just around the corner this June & we'll be sharing speaker bios, content updates with our team & more. vtrural.org/summit to learn more/sponsor!

We're so thankful for @ComNatBankVT's support of our upcoming Community Leadership Summit. Last year, hundreds of Vermonters attended workshops, made connections & gained valuable knowledge to bring back to their communities. To become a sponsor, visit vtrural.org/summit

VCRD joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to celebrate the work of the VT Working Communities Challenge Teams. From housing to workforce development to transportation, these teams have succeeded in bringing community led economic development to every corner of Vermont.

We're so grateful for @national_life_group's support of our upcoming Summit. Our sponsors make it possible to bring Vermonters together for a day of learning, networking and fun! For updates on the Summit as well as sponsorship opportunities, visit vtrural.org/summit

The Climate Catalysts Leadership Program deadline has been extended to May 6th! We're enjoying reading the fantastic applications we've received so far. #vtrural #VT

Save the Date for VCRD's 2025 Vermont Community Leadership Summit on 8/11! 📣 Want to stay up to date on the Summit? Join our mailing list at vtrural.org #VCRD #VermontLeadershipSummit #LeadershipinVermont #VermontLeadership