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Vermont Business Magazine Assisted by Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Environmental Advocacy Clinic and the Law Office of James Dumont, Esq., forest protection group Standing Trees and a group of Vermont residents today submitted an administrative petition to the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR). The petition alleges legal failures in ANR’s 2024 Worcester Range Management Unit Long Range Management Plan (Management Plan) and demands that the plan be reconsidered through a public rulemaking process, as required by law. Vermont ANR has previously referred to the Worcester Range as “unique, in central Vermont, because it remains almost completely wild and undeveloped.” Nevertheless, the 2024 Management Plan calls for approximately 2,000 acres of logging in the Worcester Range, threatening its wild and undeveloped character. 

Vermont Business Magazine ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain is proud to announce a dual celebration honoring the newly renovated Into the Lake exhibit and the restoration of lake trout in Lake Champlain. The ceremony takes place on Tuesday, July 15, from 12:30 - 3:00 pm at ECHO. The new exhibit inspires public education about native wildlife and stewardship of the Lake Champlain Basin ecosystem. The upgraded gallery features an expanded 15,000-gallon aquarium, updated exhibits, a new presentation space, and more.

Vermont Business Magazine The leaders and Board of Trustees of University of Vermont Health Network have prioritized efforts to advance the ongoing regional effort to make health care more affordable. As part of that work, Central Vermont Medical Center, Porter Hospital and University of Vermont Medical Center submitted budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 that follow Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) guidelines for revenue, operating expenses and commercial insurance rates, include further administrative cuts, and seek to maintain essential patient care services close to home. 

Vermont Business Magazine ImageTek Manufacturing has announced that they are expanding their operations to a 2nd site, at 36 Precision Drive in North Springfield, Vermont.  The company will be moving into a 35,000 square foot space and adding 50 new jobs in this new location. This expansion is the culmination of several months of work over the past year and has been supported by a Vermont Employment Growth Incentive, Green Mountain Power’s Economic Development Incentive Program as well as a Vermont Training Program award.

Vermont Business Magazine Local Maverick, in partnership with Split Spirits, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new Vermont storefront & tasting room at 96 Depot Street in the heart of Manchester, Vermont. This vibrant new location will serve as a premier destination for both locals and visitors to discover, shop, and celebrate the very best of Vermont. Located within downtown Manchester—alongside Vermont Flannel/Vermont Teddy Bear and across the street from Simon Pearce and Coco Goose—this Vermont store is more than just a retail space. It’s a curated experience showcasing a dynamic collection of Vermont-made products spanning food and beverage, craft, art, wellness, and more.

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Dave , of Rutland, to serve as the Governor’s appointee on the School District Redistricting Task Force after signing H.454, An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance, quality, and finance systems into law. The Task Force is charged with recommending new school district boundaries and configurations to the General Assembly for action next legislative session.

Vermont Business Magazine Yesterday, hundreds of households, including families with children and medically vulnerable community members reached their 80-day limit in the state-sponsored General Assistance Emergency Housing Program. From June 23 to July 1, data indicates that 478 households will exit from the program statewide, including 100 households in Chittenden County. The data for Chittenden County includes 35 families and 61 children, and around 40 medically vulnerable individuals. On Monday, June 30, the city sent a letter of advocacy to the governor, signed by the mayor, members of the City Council, and the chiefs of Burlington Police and Fire Departments, calling on state officials to stop the exit of over 800 vulnerable people, which only required a rule change. Municipalities and service providers across the state are forced to manage the crisis resulting from ineffective homeless response policies.  

Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) today released a statement on Paramount's decision to settle Trump's bogus lawsuit against the program 60 Minutes. “The decision by the Redstone family, the major owners of Paramount, to settle a bogus lawsuit with President Trump over a 60 Minutes report he did not like is an extremely dangerous precedent in terms of both the First Amendment and government extortion. Paramount’s decision will only embolden Trump to continue attacking, suing and intimidating the media which he has labeled “the enemy of the people.” It is a dark day for independent journalism and freedom of the press — an essential part of our democracy. It is a victory for a president who is attempting to stifle dissent and undermine American democracy."

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) has launched a new job board to connect local talent with top employers across the state. The Jobs in Vermont platform is free, curated, and designed to cut through the noise of traditional job sites. Whether you're hiring or job hunting, this tool makes it easier to find the right fit—fast.

Vermont Business Magazine Burlington-based commercial real estate firm V/T Commercial has announced their second quarter 2025 transactions. These include: Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. signed a new lease for 34,878 SF at 35 Thompson Street, South Burlington. Linda Letourneau and John Beal represented the landlord, and Tony Blake and Yves Bradley represented the tenant; Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. relocated to its new facility at the Champlain Mill, Winooski and leased 17,167 SF.  Tony Blake represented VHB and Steve Donahue of Donahue & Associates represented the landlord, MWG Champlain Mill, LLC; and Yves Bradley, representing TFB Realty, LLC, leased 70,000 SF to ThyssenKrupp Supply Chain Services NA, Inc. at 372 VT Route 67, Shaftesbury.

Vermont Business Magazine The Upper Valley Haven has officially broken ground on its new Shelter and Resource Center for people who are unhoused at 608 North Main Street in White River Junction, Vermont. The milestone comes as the organization celebrates surpassing its ambitious $10.2 million campaign goal — thanks to the overwhelming generosity of donors, foundations, and public funding partners. These gifts and pledges will allow the Haven to complete the purchase and development of the property and fund a significant portion of operating expenses over the first five years after opening in 2026.

Vermont Business Magazine A group of hemp producers and craft brewers want to establish Vermont as a leading producer of non-alcoholic hemp-infused beverages. The newly launched Vermont Hemp & Beverage Coalition is on a mission to showcase how strategic partnerships can generate employment, reinvigorate small farms, and craft innovative products. The Vermont Hemp & Beverage Coalition has released a statement urging Vermont lawmakers and regulatory agencies to develop policies that will encourage the growth of a regulated hemp beverage market.