Recapping the 2024 Business Summit
A Roadmap to lead Burlington to its Next Act Presented by Northfield Savings Bank The BBA Business Summit aims to inform our members and the community about current events, challenges, […]
Safety & Security
BBA Business Summit: Public Safety Forum
A Roadmap to lead Burlington to its Next Act Presented by Northfield Savings Bank – Hear about solutions from West Coast speakers who are ALSO on the front lines of […]
Ambassadors Return to Downtown for Holiday Season
The Burlington Business Association and City of Burlington are again partnering to bring Public Safety Ambassadors back to the downtown this holiday season. Starting November 16th, two downtown ambassadors will […]
BBA’s Fall 2022 Public Safety Plan
Throughout the summer, we have heard increased public safety concerns in downtown Burlington from our members. As we transition into the fall, the BBA has developed a public safety plan […]
BBA Supports Fundraising of Stab-Resistant Vests for the Street Outreach Team
At the beginning of July, the BBA began fundraising to support the Howard Center Street Outreach Team to buy stab-resistant vests. Funds to acquire the vest were not in the […]
WATCH & ANALYSIS: Chittenden Co. State’s Attorney Candidate Forum
On Wednesday, July 6th, the BBA co-hosted a candidate forum on the Chittenden County State’s Attorney’s race. During this forum, we heard from Sarah George (I) and her opponent Ted […]
Burlington Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Passes City Council Unanimously
On June 27, 2022, the City Council unanimously approved Mayor Weinberger’s $96 million City Budget for fiscal year 2023. This budget included a 3 year plan for building a more […]
BBA and City Launch Downtown Ambassador Program
See the most up to date hours and learn more about the Downtown Ambassador Program at the program’s webpage:
BBA Offers De-escalation Training for Downtown Employees
As a part of our downtown safety initiatives, the BBA is providing two De-escalation Training opportunities for downtown employees. We are partnering with The Howard Center’s team of expert clinicians to discuss […]
Safety Escort Program formed by Burlington Businesses & Community Organizations in Response to Increased Incidents of Violent Attacks
For more info on the Safety Escort Program visit the project webpage In The News: WCAX/CBS3 : Burlington to start new safety escort program WPTZ/NBC5: New safety […]