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Successful projects range from multimillion dollar downtown redevelopments to small country stores like this one in Hancock. Learn More Vermont Archaeology Vermont’s archaeological sites provide clues to environments, landscapes and climatic changes, and the ways in which Native people and Early European settlers successfully adapted to such changes or failed to adapt. Elizabeth Mine, Strafford Learn More Vermont Tourism Tourism is one of the largest industries in Vermont, as the state welcomes nearly 13 million visitors each year. These visitors account for close to $2 billion in annual spending on lodging, food and drink, goods and services. Learn More Economic Development In order to strengthen our rural economies and support business growth in Vermont, our business support staff make connections to programs that focus on employee training, market expansion, facility location, and environmental remediation. Learn More Previous Pause Next 1 of 4 Economic Development Housing Community Development Historic Preservation Tourism and Marketing About the Agency Career Opportunities The Agency of Commerce and Community Development ( ACCD) encompasses three major state departments and many programs that serve the Vermont public by enhancing the Vermont business climate, marketing Vermont to tourists and others, and strengthening our communities in a wide variety of ways. Economic Development Improving the economic well-being and quality of life of Vermonters, while preserving our natural resources and community values. Housing Working to assure safe, adequate, physically accessible and affordable housing for all Vermonters. Community Development Helping Vermonters integrate growth, environmental protection and economic opportunities into our state, regional and local framework. Historic Preservation Supporting the continued use of our historical assets, and the integration of our history into our future planning and growth, job creation and communities’ culture. Tourism & Marketing Promoting Vermont’s travel, recreation, cultural and historic attractions, as well as the state’s goods and services, for the economic benefit of all Vermonters. Think Vermont Visit ThinkVermont.com for inspiration and information on living, working and doing business in Vermont. Featured Program Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR): Improving and Preserving Vermont’s Affordable Housing Stock. Read More Agency News May 13, 2024 Pandemic assistance program awards $41 million to help homeowners May 7, 2024 HOUSING VERMONTERS: How VHFA Has Worked Behind the Scenes for 50 Years to Help Thousands of Vermonters Buy and Rent Homes May 3, 2024 Better Places Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Windsor Railyard Recreation” May 2, 2024 Better Places Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Cambridge Community Pavilion” May 1, 2024 Better Places Crowdfunding campaign launched for Bennington Skatepark Project” View More News Contact Us Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary Tayt Brooks, Deputy Secretary Secretary’s Office 802-828-3080 Agency Main Number 802-828-1093 One National Life Drive Deane C. 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