Employment Verification for Northern Border Regional Commission.

The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is a federal-state partnership established by the US Congress in 2008 through the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act. The commission focuses on economic and community development in the northern regions of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. The NBRC was modeled after the Appalachian Regional Commission and operates as a federal-state governmental agency. The commission's primary mission is to address economic distress and promote sustainable development in its designated service area, which encompasses 36 counties across the four states. The NBRC provides investment through various grant programs targeting infrastructure improvement, workforce development, business and entrepreneurship support, and natural resource-based industries. The NBRC is led by a Federal Co-Chair, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and the governors of the four member states. Each year, the commission receives federal appropriations to fund its grant programs and operations. The organization works closely with state economic development agencies, local governments, and other stakeholders to identify and support projects that align with regional economic priorities. Key focus areas include transportation infrastructure, telecommunications, renewable energy projects, healthcare facilities, and workforce training initiatives. The commission also emphasizes cross-border collaboration with Canadian provinces adjacent to its service area.