Barre Area Development, Inc.

04/01/2026

The Prospect Heights project is an incredibly important housing project for the Barre community and region. The complicated project has a bunch of project stakeholders and partners from Barre City of Barre, VT - City Government, State of Vermont, Federal Government, the property owner and support staff, all helping to move the project forward. We thank them for all of their work to move this project forward!

The site redesign of Barre City’s Prospect Heights development will reduce the number of new homes the much-anticipated project can support by at least 20%, according to multiple people closely involved with the project. After sitting on ice for more than three decades, the project has gained sign...

02/06/2026

Some great resources for small scale housing developers and consumers looking to build their own home!

Developer Training & Support The Homes for All phase 2: Small-Scale Developer Training Program is Here! To join our mailing list and register for any Homes For All programming please complete the Homes for All intake form. This phase of H4A is a collaborative initiative to provide real estate develo...

01/30/2026

Check out our latest commentary in The Times Argus about the development opportunities up at the Wilson Industrial Park, one of Vermont's largest industrial parks.

https://tinyurl.com/WilsonIndustrialPark

01/27/2026

The Wilson Industrial Park in Barre Town is home to some amazing businesses from 3D printing manufacturers like Massive Dimension, award winning cheese and butter production from Vermont Creamery, scalable kiln dry wood manufacturing from idry vacuum kilns, and many more! The park is the third largest in Vermont with approximately 50 acres of undeveloped land with access to public utilities and easy access to I89 and Route 302. From startup or expansion, make Wilson Industrial Park your home today! For more information reach out to Josh at Barre Area Development, Inc.

01/16/2026

The day has come! The City of Barre, VT - City Government took ownership of the property located at 143 No Main Street today after a successful fundraising campaign spearheaded by BADC President, Steve Mackenzie, and Board members. Representing BADC at the closing included Board members Steve Mackenzie, Sarah Field, Robert Lord, and Karl Rinker. Representing the City included Mayor Thom Lauzon and Treasurer, Carol Dawes.

With site control achieved of this 16,000 square foot parcel, the City can move forward with the remaining tasks to get this property cleaned up and prepared for redevelopment to better serve the community and increase the grand list. We look forward to continue working with the City during the next phase of this project!

01/13/2026

Are you a contractor or a trade professional who has thought about getting into a developer type role? Then maybe you should consider participating in the State's Small Scale Development Workshop beginning in February. You can find out more information by going to the states, Homes for All training resource page: https://accd.vermont.gov/current-initiatives/homesforall/training
All those who are interested can fill out the Homes for All survey here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=O5O0IK26PEOcAnDtzHVZxmfxntlYPrVHrRc1E4UGCz5URUVKRzg4TTNZTTA1RjZKQTRHMkFPUjcySy4u&route=shorturl

01/12/2026

Ever thought of starting your own business? The Vermont Small Business Development Center is offering free introductory webinar sessions to get you headed down the path of business creation!

If 2026 is the year to explore turning your idea into a real business opportunity, then this is the webinar for you!

By joining this free 75-minute session, you’ll gain a basic overview of starting your own business in Vermont and leave with some practical next steps.

Click here for upcoming dates: https://buff.ly/slkO3Fn

01/12/2026

Job opportunities at The Rock!

🚀 We’re hiring!
Rock of Ages (a Polycor division) is looking to fill multiple second-shift positions at our manufacturing facility in Graniteville, VT.
If you have experience in manufacturing operations, enjoy working as part of a team, and are ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Build something lasting with us.
👉 Apply here: https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/POL5100PYCO/JobBoard/4a0ff5d7-20b0-4794-977f-2dd2bdc3b1f8/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=

12/16/2025

We couldn't agree more! Support our local businesses this Holiday season by shopping local.

As the holiday season approaches, there is no better time to support the Barre businesses that make our community such a special place to live, work, and gather. Shopping local

12/12/2025

Although we would have liked to have seen more of the City's projects funded by the State, the ones that were funded will increase resiliency and fund the development of new housing units that will help grow the grand list and bring more people into the community. Onward and upward!

12/04/2025

Tis the season to be merry, right here in Barre!

12/03/2025

Barre's home to some award winning food producers like Butterfly Bakery of Vermont, Vermont Creamery, Vermont Salumi, and Fat Toad Farm. Support your local food producers this Holiday season! What's your favorite food combo during the Holidays?