Read our 10/18/2020 newsletter about available grants in Amherst & Regional grants, plus a profile on Gazebo in Northampton.
In The Press
Joanne Campbell’s Farewell Message
Joanne Campbell retired from Valley Community Development on June 30th. Read her farewell message.
6/25/2020 Newsletter
Our 6/25/2020 newsletter, which features a small business recovery survey and grant and webinar information
6/18/2020 Newsletter
You can read our 6/18/2020 newsletter, which contains information about LGBTQ/Women/Minority owned businesses
6/12/2020 Newsletter
You can read our 6/12/2020 newsletter, which contains information about round 2 of the Amherst grant program and more
6/9/2020 Newsletter
Our 6/9/2020 Newsletter, which contains information about Amherst grants
6/1/2020 Newsletter
Our 6/1/2020 Newsletter, which contains information about grants and reopening.
5/21/2020 Newsletter
Our 5/21/2020 Newsletter, which contains information about grants
5/15/2020 Newsletter
Our 5/15/2020 Newsletter, which contains information about reopening,
Small Business Webinars
Check our YouTube channel for Small Business webinars
Grants Awarded
The City of Northampton and Valley Community Development announce grant recipients.
New Executive Director Announcement
We are proud to announce our new Executive Director, Jane Loechler.
5/7/2020 Newsletter
Our 5/7/2020 Newsletter, which contains information about Amherst grants for small businesses and small business assistance.
4/30/2020 Newsletter
Our 4/30/2020 Newsletter, which includes information about grants and webinars
4/21/2020 Newsletter
Our 4/21/2020 Newsletter, which includes information on available small business grants.
Valley Community Development and MSBDC Small Business Webinars
We hosted a series of small business webinars which are now available to view on YouTube.
Recording of Northampton Small Business Grant Webinar
The webinar was held on 4/13/2020, in conjunction with the City of Northampton and the Chamber of Commerce.
Northampton Emergency Small Business Grant
Our most recent newsletter can be found here. It has information on the Northampton Emergency Small Business Grant.
Update on Workshops
Due to Governor Baker’s order, we are postponing our workshops until it’s considered safe to have gatherings again. In the meantime, feel free to contact us if you have any concerns about homeownership or your small business. We are still here to help you in any way we can! Stay safe. Stay healthy. And wash your hands.
You can also sign up for our newsletters for more updates. This is a swiftly moving situation and things change quickly.
On the Radio
Dee Dice, our Small Business Development Coordinator, was recently on WHMP’s Western Mass Business Show.
Northampton affordable housing complex cheered
NORTHAMPTON — A large crowd gathered for the open house to celebrate The Lumber Yard affordable housing project Friday afternoon.
Maurianne Adams: Valley CDC project a good fit for Amherst
Shortly after 2008, as the economy and housing market remained in recession, I read financial newsletters to better understand what was happening to the Amherst housing and rental market.
Valley CDC moving ahead with housing in Amherst for extremely low-income
AMHERST — Amherst’s large college student population and limited housing supply has created a challenge in finding a suitable site for studio apartments for extremely low-income individuals, including some who are homeless.