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Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.14/g, down 14.3 cents per gallon from last week's $4.29/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.59/g while the highest was $4.55/g, a difference of 96.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 14.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.85/g today.

Vermont Business Magazine Dakin Farm, the family-owned Vermont specialty food company known for its corn cob–smoked meats, hand-waxed aged cheddar, and pure Vermont maple syrup for 66 years, today announced the appointment of Katie Langrock as President. Second Generation Founder and longtime owner Sam Cutting becomes Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, where he will continue to guide the company's vision, new product development, and growing roster of Vermont artisan partnerships.

Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) have announced that the state has secured $31.7 million in federal funding through the USDA Farm Service Agency. This Agriculture and Timber Disaster Assistance Block Grant, created under the American Relief Act of 2025, will help producers recover from the severe storms, flooding, and weather extremes of 2023 and 2024. The funding will support a wide range of needs, including infrastructure repairs, timber losses, market disruptions, future economic losses, and bare‑ground practices that prevent land degradation.

by Jules Older I host an occasional humor blog called Jokers. Last week I sent the Jokers a quiz. It went like this: Ready for your Great Lines from Great Movies Quiz, Jokers? I’ll supply the line, you name the movie. Here we go …

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Vermont initial weekly unemployment claims increased slightly again last week but remain near their low, summer level. For the week ending June 13, 2026, the Vermont Department of Labor reported that there were 324 new claims, up 38 from the previous week and up 19 from last year at this time. Total claims this week were 2,664, down 42 from the week before and down 72 from last year at this time. Nationally, stocks rebounded strongly Thursday and Friday after a steep drop due to the Fed holding interest rates unchanged this week. Chip stocks rebounded. The SpaceX IPO raised the markets and the war in Iran ebbed with news, again, that the conflict would soon be over and a deal signed. Oil prices fell and confidence on Wall Street surged. The Dow was up about 0.14% Friday, the S&P was up 1.08% and the Nasdaq rose 1.91%.

by Heather Winther, UVM When the University of Vermont was named one of the Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer Producing Colleges and Universities, it underscored a defining characteristic of the institution: a shared commitment to service and global engagement. At the Grossman School of Business at UVM, that commitment comes to life through programs, faculty leadership, and students who understand business as a tool for meaningful and lasting impact. For decades, UVM alumni have brought their skills to communities across the globe through the Peace Corps, applying their education in service of public purpose and local collaboration

Vermont Business Magazine Want to know exactly what it takes to get your next project or initiative funded? Stop guessing what grant reviewers are looking for and hear it straight from the source. Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) invites you to the next session of the Windham Leadership Series on Thursday, June 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brattleboro Elks Lodge. This special luncheon features live presentations on the Catalyst Program from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and the Vermont Department of Economic Development. Attendees will also learn about the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships 2026 fall grant opportunity.

Vermont Business Magazine On July 4, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation invites visitors to readings of the Declaration of Independence at your State Historic Sites. At the President Chester A. Arthur, President Calvin Coolidge, Chimney Point, Hubbardton Battlefield, and Mount Independence State Historic Sites, readings will commence at 11:30am. Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site will host a reading at noon. In addition to the reading, on July 4, the President Coolidge State Historic Site will offer free admission for the day to celebrate the birthday of America’s 30th president and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Vermont Business Magazine Cameron (Cam) Gilfoy, a 2019 graduate of Vermont State University Lyndon, has an assistant mixing engineer credit on the new Taylor Swift song, “I Knew It, I Knew You," featured in the Toy Story 5 movie, in theaters today. It’s his biggest credit to date, and an exciting moment for Cam, who launched his dream of working in the music industry four years ago when he moved to Los Angeles. In fact, he packed his entire life into a car and drove the six-day road trip from the east coast to Los Angeles in January 2022 with virtual strangers. A few months before, he’d sent a message to his former professor at VTSU, Brian Warwick, saying he was moving to LA and seeking his advice.

Vermont Business Magazine Christine Wade, founder of X-Figure Entrepreneur, has officially launched BOSS by X-Figure, a Business Operating System created specifically for service-based businesses. Built for entrepreneurs who often find themselves overwhelmed by competing priorities, inconsistent workflows, and businesses that rely entirely on them to function, BOSS introduces a practical structure for running a business with greater clarity, consistency, and momentum. Unlike traditional business frameworks built primarily for larger leadership teams, BOSS was designed specifically for solopreneurs and small service-based businesses where one person often carries multiple operational roles at once.

Vermont Business Magazine Shock, the Vermont-based community technology company that created the Bee app, today announced the acquisition of Dono, a volunteer management and in-kind delivery software platform, and the appointment of Dono's creator, Margarita Ivanova, as Founder-in-Residence. The Bee app, launched in June 2025, connects community members with local volunteer opportunities and neighborhood events through a map-based experience. Following its launch, nonprofit partners made clear that a dedicated volunteer management tool was needed to sustain engagement beyond initial recruitment. Dono fills that gap.

Vermont Business Magazine Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading closeout retailer known for its Crazy Deals, with 175 locations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, will host a hiring event at its St. Johnsbury, Vermont store at the Green Mountain Mall (2000 Memorial Drive) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, June 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. OSJL is hiring for part-time temporary/seasonal Store Associate, Store Specialist, and Facilities Associate roles at the location. The hiring event is part of a broader recruitment effort at six high-priority stores, with approximately 40 openings available across those locations.