Bristol's local downtown organization, Bristol CORE, is an essential part of our active and engaged community. Our mission and passion are to bring people together to keep our town vibrant, celebrate its history, and plan for its future. Bristol CORE, a non-profit 501(c)(3), is a group of area citizens committed to increasing and maintaining the economic vitality of the Bristol downtown business c
ommunity and to preserve the historic character of the buildings and places. We do this by using a three-pronged approach: beautification, marketing, and economic development. Bristol CORE was created as part of the requirements to become a Vermont Designated Downtown, a status Bristol received in 2006. We help businesses maximize their resources to promote their products and services while encouraging visitors to experience the town itself for its special charm, historic ambiance, and natural beauty, as well as to shop. This multi-faceted approach is important to bringing economic vitality, and pride, and participation in the local community.
