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Vermont's BRIC Transforms Schoolhouse into $7.2M Innovation Hub

3/31/2025

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The Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) in Springfield, Vermont, transforms a historic schoolhouse into a $7.2 million entrepreneurial hub.
Under Vin Fusca's leadership, BRIC emphasizes business incubation, housing, and social impact, drawing talent from urban areas.
Collaborations with Google boost digital skills training, while STEAM initiatives inspire local youth.
The Cultivator program fosters rural revitalization and entrepreneurship in Randolph.
This initiative enhances Vermont's reputation as a business-friendly state, blending innovation with historical roots.

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Story summary

The Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) in Springfield, Vermont, transforms a historic schoolhouse into a $7.2 million entrepreneurial hub.
Under Vin Fusca's leadership, BRIC emphasizes business incubation, housing, and social impact, drawing talent from urban areas.
Collaborations with Google boost digital skills training, while STEAM initiatives inspire local youth.
The Cultivator program fosters rural revitalization and entrepreneurship in Randolph.
This initiative enhances Vermont's reputation as a business-friendly state, blending innovation with historical roots.