February 15th, 2006
Jo Bradley - CEO, VT Economic Development Authority
Topic - VEDA programs as they relate to software development in VT
VEDA is Vermont's economic development finance authority, a quasi-governmental agency with assets of approximately $125 million. While VEDA is similar to a bank in its ability to offer loans to businesses, it is usually able to offer below-market rates. VEDA often collaborates with a traditional bank in putting together a total financing solution for a client company. Ms. Bradley will explain VEDA programs and how they work, as well as her perspective on broader topics relating to business expansion and financing.
Speaker bio
Jo Bradley became Chief Executive Officer of the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) in February 1997. Ms. Bradley's previous professional experience includes Deputy Secretary of the State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development; Commercial Loan Officer for Vermont Economic Development Authority and Vice President, Solomon Brothers, Inc. in Boston. Ms. Bradley received a B.A. (Honors) in History from Johnson State College; M.B.A. in Finance from the Boston University School of Management in 1981. Ms. Bradley also completed the Program for Senior Executives in State Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.