Vermont Economic Progress Council

The Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) is an independent board of Vermont citizens, nine appointed by the Governor and two appointed by the General Assembly. Additionally, there are two non-voting representatives from each region, one designated by the regional development corporation and one by the regional planning commission. The regional representatives serve in an advisory and advocacy role. The Council is staffed by an Executive Director, appointed by the Governor and a Grants Management Specialist. VEPC is attached to the Vermont Agency of Commerce for administrative support. The Council serves as an approval and authorization body for the Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) program the Windam County Economic Development Program and the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District program.