We work to ensure the long-term viability and economic success of Montpelier, Vermont
Wraparound Support.
Montpelier Development Corporation provides a wraparound system of support to existing and new organizations. We are here to help from early concepts to bringing plans to fruition.
COVID Response: Montpelier Economic Need and Distress Fund
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Why Montpelier?
Montpelier is the central hub of Vermont, boasting a high quality of life, great places to work, and a strong sense of community. Learn more about what Montpelier has to offer its residents, workforce, and organizations here.
Informed Community.
We aim to elevate the awareness and excitement about economic development in Montpelier. Montpelier Development Corporation provides project updates and insights into activity happening around the city.
Recent News.
October 11, 2019
MONTPELIER — A revision of Montpelier’s tax stabilization policy has raised concerns about potential conflicts with the city’s newly created Tax Incremental Financing district.
The issue arose at a meeting of City Council Wednesday during discussion about revising the city’s tax stabilization policy.
Review of the tax stabilization policy followed a request by Councilor Ashley Hill some months ago, when she adamantly opposed cit...
August 27, 2019
MONTPELIER — Nutty Steph’s has embarked on an epic transition as a company that will include opening a new commercial and retail outlet in the Capital City.
The Middlesex-based granola and chocolate company — also noted for its Ceres on a Stick chocolate promo of a new State House statue last year — has become an employee-owned cooperative.
It will open an additional, new 4,400-square-foot facility in the former One More Time se...
July 18, 2019
The Montpelier Development Corporation (“MDC”) announced today that Lisa Maxwell has accepted the position of Executive Director for the organization. The MDC is an independent, non-profit entity that serves as the steward of the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Montpelier, Vermont. Reporting to the Board of Directors of the MDC, the Executive Director works closely with local government, area businesses and...