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Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont- $3.11/g, up 0.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.10/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.82/g while the highest was $3.29/g, a difference of 47.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g today.
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets The application is now open for the 2026 Trade Show Assistance Grant!
Vermont Captive Insurance Association VCIA's upcoming tax webinar, "Captive Taxation: Myth Busters" will occur on December 11th from 2-3pm EST. It is credit eligible and available to the public. Esteemed captive tax specialists explore and bust four myths concerning captive insurance companies and their federal and state income tax treatment.
by Owen Bradley-Meal, Community News Service Debate continues around a proposed zoning change in Shelburne that would restrict development in defined forest blocks and ecological corridors. The selectboard discussed the changes, as well as other measures that are part of a full rewrite of the town’s zoning bylaws, at meetings Nov. 4 and 18.
Vermont Business Magazine It's time to start the countdown to one of Vermont’s most beloved seasonal traditions: Highlight, Burlington’s official New Year’s Eve celebration.
by Emily Ely, Community News Service With the death of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA chapters have increased across the country, including at VTSU Castleton. This surge has sparked debate, but despite a turbulent start, and the threat of legal action, the TPUSA chapter at Castleton is now officially approved.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) has announced Beta Technologies, Cabot Hosiery Mills, Killington Resort, New Chapter, Norwich Solar, and Rhino Foods as the newest Champion Members of the organization. VBSR’s 26 Champion Member business are corporate social responsibility icons in Vermont and beyond.
Vermont Business Magazine The Champlain Valley Exposition has announced the return of NorthCountry Federal Credit Union (NorthCountry) as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Champlain Valley Fair, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the communities it serves.
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, on Friday traveled to Nebraska to speak with farmers impacted by President Trump’s tariffs and economic policies.
Vermont Business Magazine The magic of the holiday season is ready to shine brighter than ever as the 15th Annual Manchester Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade rolls into town on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Vermont weekly unemployment claims continue to surge, just as the national labor scene weakens. For the week ending November 29, 2025, new claims reached 600 and have steadily increased since mid-September. New claims were up 116 claims from the week before and up 1 from last year at this time. Claims were 186 in September.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of John Morley (R-Orleans) to fill the vacant Orleans District Senate seat. Morley replaces Sam Douglass, who resigned in October. Morley grew up in, and resides in, Orleans County with his wife, Jodi.