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May 2008, Volume 36, Issue 5

Editorial Comments: Find A Way by Tim McQuiston
There is still much rancor in Montpelier, but it is safe to say that all parties involved are at least in agreement that two things need to happen - the state budget must be tightened and the state must find some way to help stimulate the economy <more>
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Business View on Senate Greens by John McClaughry
After the House upheld Governor Jim Douglas's veto of Senator Peter Shumlin's $25 million "thermal efficiency utility" last July, the author of that measure vowed to come back in January with even stronger legislation. <more>
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News in Brief by Vermont Business Magazine
Roundup of news from last month. <more>
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Profile: Jasper Hill Farm by Joyce Marcel
The Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro makes cheese. In fact, with their new cement cheese cave, the Kehler brothers might be the most innovative cheese-agers in the world. <more>
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Business Snapshot by Joe Schmidt
Westminster Cracker is an ancient business with ancient equipment that makes $13 million worth of oyster crackers a year in Rutland. <more>
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Southern Company Newsline by Vermont Business Magazine
Business results, startups, new hires, promotions <more>
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Vermont Company Newsline by Vermont Business Magazine
Business results, startups, new hires, promotions <more>
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Northern Company Newsline by Vermont Business Magazine
Business results, startups, new hires, promotions <more>
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Conferences and Seminars by Vermont Business Magazine
Statewide news about the industry <more>
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Vermont Exports Keep Sliding by Evangelos Otto Simos
News for Vermont's export scene was as mediocre as it was for most of the rest of the economy, except in the export of manufactured goods, which were up for the month of February. <more>
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Booth Floor Plan by Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Floor plan and booth numbers for this years Business & Industry Expo. <more>
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Vermont Business & Industry EXPO Program by Vermont Chamber of Commerce
The May 21-22 business-to-business exposition at the Sheraton Burlington is the largest such show in northern New England. This year's Vermont Business & Industry Expo will focus on the corporate trend of encouraging creativity in the workforce <more>
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Deane Davis Award by Antonia Opitz
Three great Vermont companies are finalists for the Deane C Davis Outstanding Vermont Business Award. The winner will be announced May 21 at the Vermont Expo. The Companies are Chroma Technology, Small Dog electronics, and SymQuest Group. <more>
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Gaming can lead to business success by Kevin Kelley
Business leaders can gain a competitive edge by playing games, Ann DeMarle suggests. <more>
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Managing stress key to managing a business by Kevin Kelley
As a frequent flyer, Murray Banks draws on his own frustrating experiences at airports in counseling business people on ways to manage stress <more>
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Vermont should look to export market by Kevin Kelley
The United States is sinking into a recession, but Vermont's strong export sector has the potential to lift the state's economy. <more>
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Expo explores Vermonts creative businesses by Kevin Kelley
This year's Business and Industry EXPO will be highlighting the corporate trend of exploring creativity in the workplace... From encouraging employees to think outside the box to the effects of stress on job performance. <more>
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Windham County's New Chapter by Ed Barna
Windham County will use its resourceful tourism programs, strengthening creative economy, innovative manufacturers, good winter skiing season and pivotal position to counter the national economic downturn. <more>
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COVER STORY: Q&A: Bert Jacobs, Life Is Good
by Robert Smith
While "Life Is Good" might be the slogan of iconic Jake, it also applies to the actual life of company CEO Bert Jacobs. He and his brother did years on the itinerant t-shirt trade before their hard work and gumshoe market research paid off. <more>

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VT-LEI Economic Index by Evangelos Otto Simos
Vermont Business Magazine has teamed up with e-forecasting.com to present the Leading Economic Indicator for the State of Vermont - the VT-LEI. The monthly indicator fell in February, lending its voice to concerns over recession. <more>
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Commercial Real Estate Newsline by Vermont Business Magazine
Statewide news about the industry <more>
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