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NVDA serves the 55 municipalities in this northeastern corner of Vermont as the Regional Planning Commission. We assist with regional and municipal land use and Transportation Planning.

NVDA also serves the businesses in the Kingdom and encourages sustainable economic growth as the Regional Economic Development Corporation.

We encourage you to discover the rich traditions and natural wonders enjoyed in these three counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans.

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Services

As the Regional Planning Commission, NVDA assists municipalities, organizations, committees and individuals with a wide variety of planning and technical services.

As the Regional Development Corporation, NVDA works on infrastructure improvements, assists companies relocating to the area, helps existing businesses to grow, and administers revolving loan funds.

Our Communities

Jay Troy Newport Town Newport City Derby Holland Norton Canaan Westfield Coventry Charleston Morgan Unified Towns and Gores Averill Lemington Lewis Bloomfield Brighton Unified Towns and Gores Brunswick Maidstone Lowell Irasburg Albany Craftsbury Brownington Barton Glover Greensboro Hardwick Walden Stannard Wheelock Sheffield Westmore Sutton Newark East Haven Granby Guildhall Burke Victory Lunenburg Concord Kirby Lyndon Waterford Saint Johnsbury Danville Barnet Peacham Ryegate Groton
Attention NEK Town Clerks
NVDA is a primary point of contact for state and federal authorities and many support organizations. It is important for us to be able to notify your community of funding opportunities, meetings, trainings, deadlines, proposed legislation, and other relevant information. Please contact Tina Gonyaw to update your town list: TGonyaw@nvda.net (802) 748-1220..

Historic Preservation & Community Development
July 16-17, Grand Isle Lake House, Grand Isle, Vermont - Historic preservation plays an important role in strengthening Vermont's downtowns and village centers. This retreat is for any nonprofit, for profit, community supported enterprise, or public entity taking on or exploring a building rehabilitation project or a project that strengthens their community. To register visit Preservation Trust of Vermont.

Government to Industry: Bridging Opportunities
June 20 & 21, Killington, VT This two-day event on government procurement is a unique opportunity for government agencies, prime contractors and small businesses to engage directly with each other. Attend buyer or supplier training and workshops to learn about federal and state certification programs. To register VTRegionalMatch2018.com.