Diversity in the CRE Industry
How diverse and inclusive are we in the commercial real estate (CRE) profession? What changes are occurring? And what can Vermont CREs do to take responsibility in the efforts for equality?
Learn More March 3, 2021A Challenging Year
What will we know in December 2021 that we don’t know now? It is our hope that the answer is ‘a lot’ and that we have reason to be optimistic and hopeful.
Learn More January 8, 2021Public-Private Partnerships Revitalize Downtown St. Albans
St. Albans has seen 67% TIF District Grand List growth in the past eight years thanks to public-private partnerships, alternative financing, and community involvement.
Learn MoreStaying Present with Anti-Racism
Since we last wrote about anti-racism a few months ago, we have continued to grapple with the question of what steps a Vermont company can take to become actively anti-racist.…
Learn More November 9, 2020“Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate” By the Counselors of Real Estate®
The Counselor of Real Estate (CRE®) have released their annual top ten issues affecting real estate and this year is (as one would expect) particularly nuanced.
Learn More August 28, 2020Five Things to Keep in Mind in a Win-Win TIF Project
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a powerful tool to make difficult projects happen and pencil out favorably. Five things
Learn More August 20, 2020What the heck does Act 250 mean by that? Part 2
What is the meaning of “Substantial Change,” “Cognizable Change,” “Material Change,” and “Significant Impact” in Act 250? Breaking down the terms in two parts.
Learn More July 20, 2020Bettering Communication, Bettering Everyone
What we say matters. Do our actions and words align? Extending lessons from a VBSR webinar to individually evaluating our communication in these reflective times.
Learn More June 16, 2020Black Lives Matter.
Businesses are a critical part of the fabric of any community. People + policy + structures: these set the stage for so much of what happens in our lives. We are committed to bettering ourselves and our business so that we can help our communities progress toward a more inclusive and anti-racist future.
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