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Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Offered by the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, this grant helps fund equipment for dairy processing and packaging to modernize production. Projects should boost processing capacity for local milk, strengthen business viability, and/or meet consumer demand for regional dairy products. Projects can focus on improving product quality, increasing production, enhancing efficiency, upgrading existing products or launching new ones. Having technical assistance from a service provider or business planner will strengthen your application.

Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.36/g, down 9.7 cents per gallon from last week's $4.46/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.82/g while the highest was $4.59/g, a difference of 77.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 17.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.09/g today. 

Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office announced that Robert Martineit, 44, of East Montpelier, Vermont, was arraigned Friday on one felony count of Lewd and Lascivious Conduct, one misdemeanor count of Enabling the Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and one misdemeanor count of Enabling the Consumption of Cannabis. The charges brought against Mr. Martineit were the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Middlebury Police Department. Mr. Martineit pleaded not guilty at the arraignment in Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division.

Vermont Business Magazine The Community College of Vermont (CCV) held its graduation ceremony today at Norwich University’s Shapiro Field House. Roughly 500 students received associate degrees. Graduates represent all 14 Vermont counties, and hail from 11 states and 13 countries. The youngest graduates are 18 and the oldest is 79. Also among the graduates are 16 veterans and members of the Armed Forces. More than 60% of the Class of 2026 are the first in their family to earn a college degree. The keynote address was delivered by Will Eberle, founder of Mission Driver Consulting and executive director of Alyssum, a peer-based mental health respite program. Eberle, whose own higher education journey began at CCV, is a human services leader who has dedicated his career to uplifting Vermont’s most vulnerable citizens.

Marlboro Music This summer, Marlboro Music marks a rare milestone: 75 years of bringing together exceptional musicians in the hills of southern Vermont to collaborate, listen deeply, and share their devotion to chamber music. The anniversary season runs July 18 through August 16, 2026, under the artistic leadership of acclaimed pianists Mitsuko Uchida and Jonathan Biss. Marlboro Music was founded in 1951, in the aftermath of World War II, as an act of belief: in the power of collaboration, in the necessity of listening, and in the idea that music could help heal a fractured world. Over seven decades, this commitment has shaped generations of artists and left an indelible mark on musical life in the United States and beyond.

Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of June 8, 2026. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.  

Vermont Business Magazine The Special Fathers Network is a mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs, now with 900+ dads in 14 countries. SFN Mentor Fathers make themselves available to mentor younger fathers who are closer to the beginning of their special needs parenting journey. The SF Network will meet June 14 from 5 PM to 6:30 PM at St. John Vianney Church in South Burlington.

by Kathleen James (D-Manchester Center) On May 28, Governor Scott vetoed H.727, an important bill that would have protected Vermonters from the negative financial and environmental impacts of future large-scale AI data centers. On May 29, the last day of the legislative session, the House attempted a veto override. The roll-call vote had the support of every Democrat, Independent and Progressive legislator on the floor. But the Republicans all opposed, and the 83-52 count fell short of the two-thirds threshold needed to override. The clock ran out. The final gavel fell. The 2025–2026 biennium ended. And the misguided veto stands.

Vermont Business Magazine The Burlington Wine & Food Festival returns to Hula on the Burlington waterfront on Saturday, June 27, bringing together wineries, restaurants, artisan food and spirits producers, and specialty makers from Vermont and beyond for the region's largest culinary celebration. Held at Hula Lakeside, the festival will feature more than 75 exhibitors offering samples of wine, craft beverages, local cuisine, and culinary products. Guests will also enjoy educational food and wine seminars, live jazz music, artisan vendors, and opportunities to meet many of the people behind the products. Now in its 15th year, Burlington Wine & Food has grown into Vermont's premier food and beverage event, welcoming hundreds of attendees while showcasing the craftsmanship, and hospitality that define the region's culinary community.

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Smoke & Cure, the artisanal Vermont smokehouse crafting premium meat snacks since 1962, today announced the launch of two new meat sticks created in partnership with Kraft Heinz Licensing and its iconic  A.1. and Lea & Perrins brands. Now available nationwide at Kroger, these launches mark the first-ever meat sticks made in collaboration with A.1. and Lea & Perrins, delivering signature steakhouse flavors in a convenient, on-the-go format. For generations, A.1. and Lea & Perrins have been the gold standard for elevating a great steak. Now, Vermont Smoke & Cure is extending that legacy beyond the dinner table, bringing bold, steakhouse flavor to the everyday moments that call for a satisfying, high-quality snack.

Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office announced Friday that James Townsend, 41, of Woodstock, Vermont, was arraigned on one felony count of Luring a Child, five felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, and one misdemeanor count of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials. The charges brought against Townsend were the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC). Townsend pleaded not guilty at the arraignment Friday in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division. The Court, Judge Elizabeth Mann presiding, ordered conditions of release which restrict Townsend’s contact with and access to minors, and the internet.  

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Vermont initial weekly unemployment claims fell last week to their lowest level since the end of last summer. For the week ending May 30, 2026, the Vermont Department of Labor reported that there were 248 new claims, down 108 from the previous week and up 9 from last year at this time. The end of the winter tourism season typically brings a flurry of layoffs; claims had spiked in April. Summer hiring typically reverses that trend. Nationally, despite a strong jobs report, stocks fell sharply as shares in chip stocks cratered. The markets are hoping for a big rally from the upcoming SpaceX IPO.