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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced Commissioner Nick Deml will be leaving his role leading the Department of Corrections on August 15 and has named Jon Murad to serve as interim commissioner of the Department of Corrections (DOC). Following Deml’s departure, Jon Murad will serve as interim commissioner. Born and raised in Underhill, Vermont, Murad served in a variety of police roles in the New York City Police Department, retiring as an assistant commissioner, and most recently served as the chief of police in Burlington. Deml was appointed in 2021 and worked to build public trust with the Department, prioritizing accountability and transparency. 

Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) deadline for program applications for Fiscal Year 2026 is August 22, 2025. Fiscal Year 2026 runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.

Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.07 per gallon, down 1.3 cents per gallon from last week's $3.09/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.57/g while the highest was $3.25/g, a difference of 68.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.10/g today. 

Vermont Business Magazine On Thursday, July 10th, Casella Waste Systems marked the two-year anniversary of the devastating 2023 flood by celebrating the reopening of its Montpelier Hauling Division—and by giving back to the community that supported its recovery. At a heartfelt community event, Casella announced a $10,000 donation to Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity in honor of the essential workers, customers, and nonprofit partners who played a key role in rebuilding efforts. 

by Olga Peters, Vermont Business Magazine Though home to just over a quarter of Vermont’s population, Chittenden County stands as the undeniable engine of the state’s economy, generating a disproportionate share of its jobs, wages and income tax revenues. A May report compiled by former state economist Art Woolf for the Greater Burlington Industrial Corp. illuminates the county’s remarkable economic footprint and its diverse landscape, which ranges from major institutions like the University of Vermont and the UVM Medical Center to international tech giants such as GlobalFoundries and countless local businesses.

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 July 28, 2025. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it. 

Vermont Agency of Transportation Monday, July 28th, and Tuesday, July 29th, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, there will be a northbound lane closure on the Burlington/Winooski Bridge over the Winooski River. The Agency of Transportation (VTrans) will be conducting geotechnical borings to prepare for the future construction of the new Burlington/Winooski Bridge planned for 2027. 

Vermont Business Magazine On August 6 and 9, 2025, the world will mark the tragic 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki perpetrated by the United States. On the day of the Nagasaki bombing, Taniguchi Sumiteru, then 16, was delivering mail on his bicycle in the northern part of the city, about a mile from ground zero. The force of the explosion tossed him into the air and the heat of the bomb seared the skin off his back and one arm. He spent ten years in recovery and a lifetime advocating for the abolition of nuclear weapons, becoming a co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2024. 

by Daniel Franklin and Kevin Chu Vermont’s future depends on a pivotal choice: embrace growth and abundance or succumb to stagnation and scarcity. This is not just about economics. It's about the social fabric of our communities and the well-being of Vermonters. A healthy economy merely enables affordability and ample services. One lever for inclusive economic growth is investing in recovery services for Vermonters affected by substance use disorders (SUDs). These investments aren’t just compassionate; they’re strategically aligned with the Vermont Economic Action Plan’s goal to increase labor force participation rate to 70% by 2035. To get there, we must remove the barriers that keep tens of thousands of Vermonters sidelined from the workforce, including those in recovery.

Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation From permits to politics, GBIC helps employers locate, grow, and scale their business in the greater Burlington area. As Chittenden County’s nonprofit economic development organization, our goal is to create and retain value-added jobs that strengthen the region’s economy and improve the quality of life for Vermonters. Here are upcoming events and deadlines beginning in late July 2025.

Vermont State University Human Resource issues impact every company in some way. The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources teaches the HR knowledge, skills, and competencies required for business success. Whether you are new to HR or it's one of the many roles you fulfill at your company, the Essentials of Human Resources series will sharpen your HR skills. Starts September 8, 2025 or December 1, 2025

Vermont Business Magazine Earlier this afternoon, the U.S. Department of Education notified the Vermont Agency of Education that a series of federal funding allocations will be made available to Vermont public schools after initially being withheld by the Department. Together with another federal funding allocation that was released earlier this week, these allocations amount to $25 million statewide in congressionally approved funding that Vermont school districts have included in their budgets for the 2025-2026 school year.