History
The Barre Area Development, Inc. (BADC) is a non-profit development organization that promotes economic development in Barre Town and Barre City. It is governed by a 15-member board made up of business leaders in the two communities. The BADC coordinates many activities that help maintain and improve civic pride and the economic, social and cultural quality of life in Barre Town and Barre City. These activities support opportunities for economic development and employment, strengthening the tax base and increasing private and municipal investment.
BADC was organized in 1961 under Vermont Statutes as a 501c6 non-profit corporation. The organization focuses primarily on industrial, commercial and retail development by providing information and support to potential new and existing businesses.
BADC is responsible for the development of the Wilson Industrial Park and the Malden Mills building in Barre Town as well as the Allen Street Light Industrial Park and the Beck and Beck Building in Barre City.
BADC coordinates with the Barre Partnership by serving as Business Recruitment Coordinator for business recruitment and retention. BADC has always depended solely on the efforts of its volunteer board members to be a successful economic development force for the Barre area. Since 1994, however, the BADC has bolstered its provision of services by contracting with an Economic Development Coordinator to help bring additional focus to business recruitment and retention.