Vinalhaven Community Development Partnership
VHCDP is a non-profit organization established in 2024 to support a resilient island community and a thriving local economy.
To fulfill its mission, VHCDP works in three primary areas, which will continue to evolve over time:
Economic Diversification
Business Planning, Advising, and Support
- Support entrepreneurs interested in starting and expanding island businesses
- Develop and manage a program of volunteer business mentors
- Support multi-business cross-collaborations
Grant and Loan Program
- Connect community members with grants and loans for business and career development
Sustainable Development
Encourage Investment Initiatives
- Coordinate with and provide information to investors, other groups, and non-profits seeking to stimulate economic development and community facilities that will benefit island residents
Education and Engagement
Online Resource Hub
- Develop an online resource hub of easy-to-access resources for business and career development
Host and Facilitate Workshops and Events
- Facilitate and sponsor on-island workshops and training for career paths and new business development
School Partnerships
- Support the Vinalhaven School and Partners in Education to help connect local students with business/entrepreneurial opportunities and civic involvement, including apprenticeships, internships, mentoring, and job shadowing.
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