Barre City Place
by Cody Morrison, Executive Director, Barre Area Development Barre Area Development, Inc. (BADC) turned 60 years old month. Since its founding in 1961, BADC has been involved in many activities that have improved civic pride and the economic, social, and cultural quality of life in Barre Town and Barre City.
Made up of a volunteer board of directors and, since 2008, a full-time Executive Director, BADC has collaborated with local stakeholders to be a successful economic development force for the Barre area.
Since their creation, they have focused on industrial, commercial, and retail development by providing information and support to potential new and existing businesses in Barre Town and Barre City. Overall, the goal is to help grow the local economy.