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SRDC's mission is to help companies in Southern Windsor County VT create and sustain employment. We're funded, in part, from a grant from the State of VT/ACCD.

Springfield Vermont
Joined September 2011
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🥹💜 After nearly six years, today is my last day at BRIC! What a wild ride. So proud of what we've built, and so grateful for the incredible humans I've met along the way. Endings. Beginnings. ALL THE FEELS. DO YOU BELIEVE THERE'S JOY IN EVOLUTION? ✨ #BRICVT #NewBeginnings
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🎮 FREE Open Houses @ VRmont Studios! Come explore, experiment and play during Springfield's Fourth Friday celebrations: 📅 Oct. 23 🕔 4–8 PM 🥽 Free VR demos as available 🧱 Free LEGO ⛏️ Free Minecraft Drop in + see what VRmont Studios is all about! ✨
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🌟 HUGE CONGRATS to BRIC Deputy Director Chris Maggiolo, named one of VermontBiz’s 2026 Rising Stars! 🏆 Chris leads with integrity, curiosity, humor & an enormous heart. We’re exceptionally lucky to have him on our team - and couldn’t be prouder. 💜👏 vermontbiz.com/news/2026/oct…
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ACTUATOR 🚀 Fall cohorts are underway in Springfield AND Rutland! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome this season’s Founders and to celebrate our new partnership with StartUp Rutland + CEDRR, bringing Actuator to even more Vermont entrepreneurs. 💜 110+ startups supported since 2021!
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IT’S TONIGHT!! 🍻 Join BRIC’s Founder + Investor Exchange at Zero Gravity in Burlington! “Conversations, not Pitches.” 📅 Oct. 1 ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 Zero Gravity 💜 FREE RSVP: luma.com/tlj8qiha
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The @TheBigEFair in Springfield, Massachusetts began this past weekend, and despite some rain the crowds have been impressive.  We’re anticipating a big day this coming Saturday for Vermont Day on the Avenue of States!
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FINAL Investor workshop this Thursday! 💜 💰 Supporting High-Growth Companies in Vermont Featuring Geoff Robertson, Independent Venture Finance & Startup Advisor. 📅 Sept. 24 ⏰ 5–6 PM ET 💻 Virtual + FREE Register: form.jotform.com/26220735202…
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Open for business. Visiting the Vermont Packinghouse in Springfield. The new owners are processing animals, beef 🥩 & pork and also planning to grow. Good news for the region’s farmers and those who want local meat. 🥩
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🎮 Vermont students turned ideas into playable games in the inaugural 2026 VRmont Cup! Huge thanks to @endless_global, @Endless__Games, @endless_mission & everyone who made season one possible. 💜 Next Cup: early 2027! #VRmontCup #GameDev
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🔔 From Springfield to Times Square! BRIC’s Chris Maggiolo joined Matt Dunne & CORI leaders @ Nasdaq as Matt & Lee Rom rang the Closing Bell - a full-circle moment for Springfield, home of CORI’s original pilot innovation hub. 💜 nasdaq.com/videos/center-rur… #RuralInnovation #BRICVT
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Two FREE BRIC workshops next week! 💜 🚀 FOUNDERS What Makes a Startup Investable? Mon. 8/31 | 12–1 PM ET | Virtual 💰 INVESTORS What Investors Really Look For Thu. 9/3 | 5–6 PM ET | Virtual Register: form.jotform.com/26220735202…
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LAST CALL: Ready for a new career path? 🚀 WORC is a FREE, paid workforce training program in Springfield, VT for IT/tech careers. Earn certs, get career support & train for in-demand roles - all at no cost. Apply by Fri, Aug. 7: surveymonkey.com/r/worc4
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Make your own puppet pal! 🧦✨ Join us Oct. 5, 4–6:30 PM at VRmont Studios for a hands-on puppetry workshop with Eric Weiss of Homeslice Puppetry. Ages 8+. Build a high-quality character puppet to take home! Register: form.jotform.com/26175512920…
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Ready to launch a tech career? 🚀 Apply now for a FREE, paid 9-month training program in Springfield, VT with Cisco & CompTIA certs covered. Earn while you learn - local roles start at $45K-$60K. Spots are limited: surveymonkey.com/r/worc4
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🚁 Try drone soccer at VRmont Studios! Join us Fri, July 17, 6–8 PM for hands-on flight practice, game rules, and a first look at forming an official local Drone League. Ages 15+, no experience needed! Register: vrmontstudios.org/workshops-… #DroneSoccer #SpringfieldVT
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Ready to launch a tech career? 🚀 Apply now for a FREE, paid 9-month training program in Springfield, VT with Cisco & CompTIA certs covered. Earn while you learn - local roles start at $45K-$60K. Spots are limited: surveymonkey.com/r/worc4
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Pre-apps for the $1M Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center Dairy Processor Modernization Grant are now open. This grant helps fund equipment for dairy processing and packaging to increase business viability and to meet consumer demands. More: agriculture.vermont.gov/agen…
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🚨 VR ARCADE GAMES ARE HERE! 🚨 Try our new arcade-style VR experiences: competitive challenges, target games, snowball battles, family-friendly adventures & more. 🎮 20-minute sessions start at just $10/player ⏱️ 40-minute sessions available vrmontstudios.org/escape-roo…
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Attention Vermont Employers: Plan Now to Protect Workers from Heat Stress. When temperatures rise, so does the risk for on-the-job heat illness. 🔗Learn more: aiha.org/public-resources/he…
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