getNEKedVT Transitions to the Chamber

The Center’s six-year-long regional marketing initiative – getNEKedVT – finds its home at the Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce.

Proposal Could Secure Millions to Advance Innovation in Northern New England’s Forest Economy

A Center-led partnership seeking to position northern New England as global leader in forest products Is 1 of 15 national finalists in National Science Foundation competition.

Webinar Showcases the Power of Impact Investing for Community Benefit

Leaders from three place-based investment funds share how their models are making an impact in the Northern Forest region.

Northern New England Precision Forest Management and Advanced Forest Bioproducts Engine

Northern New England Precision Forestry and Advanced Bioproducts Engine leverages regional expertise in precision forest management, traditional wood products, and bio-based materials to complement past successes and infrastructure investments with emerging forest-based sustainable products and technologies.

Keys to the Kingdom Introduces Prospective Vermonters to the NEK

The Center teamed up with the NEK Welcome Wagon, a chapter of the Vermont Welcome Wagon Project, to host a three-day community immersion event called “Keys to the Kingdom” for prospective Vermonters.

Community Foundations Highlight their Support for the Center

The Center is honored that the Vermont Community Foundation and the Maine Community Foundation each recently promoted our work and their investments that help make it possible.

Center Offers Wood Products Marketing Program for Fourth Year

“Telling Your Forest Story” is an online workshop series designed to help you better understand and incorporate your wood-origin story into your business philosophy and marketing messaging.

Center Helps Fund 19 Community Outdoor Recreation Projects

The Center awarded more than $70,000 in grants to support projects that reduce barriers for participation in outdoor recreation.

Regional Forest Innovation Proposal Advances to Semifinal Round in NSF Regional Innovation Engines Competition

Regional Forest Innovation proposal advances to semifinal round in NSF Regional Innovation Engines competition. Northern New England Precision Forest Management and Advanced Forest Bioproducts Engine (NNE-PROMISE) aims to advance forest technologies and grow the regional economy.

Regional Policy Pulse

Legislative sessions have adjourned, marking the end of the road for many bills – some have been carried over to the next legislative session while others must be reintroduced during the next legislative session. Bills that have passed both the House and Senate must now be signed into law by each state's Governor.