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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) and the U.S.
Vermont Business Magazine Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth gave the following opening remarks at the All Legislative Briefing on December 3rd: "Last year, we were facing multiple crises: our hospitals and our health insurers were showing signs of strain, even in some cases, signs of potential collapse; our property taxes had spiked and then spiked again; we were s
Vermont Business Magazine A long-blighted, fire-damaged property in Springfield has taken a dramatic turn toward renewal. On November 18, a brand-new zero-energy modular home was lowered by crane onto its foundation at 316 South Street, signaling a major investment in neighborhood revitalization and first-time homeownership.
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) led eleven Democratic Senators in introducing a resolution condemning President Trump’s pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, the former two-term President of Honduras who was sentenced to 45 years in prison and fined $8 million for drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy charges.
Vermont Business Magazine Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) today issued the following statement warning of the dangers of unchecked executive power and the catastrophic consequences of authoritarian rule: "Authoritarianism is not just the loss of democracy, freedom of expression or civil liberties. It can also mean horrific wars and massive loss of life.
Vermont Ski Areas Association Bring Vermont winter home with our first official Ski Vermont poster since 2020. Illustrated by local artist Ellen Tierney, this après-ski scene captures a timeless mountain moment—snow falling, trails glowing, and friends gathered fireside after a day outside.
Vermont Business Magazine Mascoma Bank has announced that Ed Howe has been hired as Senior Vice President & Regional Commercial Banking Manager on its greater Burlington, Vermont team. Ed is primarily responsible for growing the Bank’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lending team and building a portfolio of commercial lending relationships.
Vermont Business Magazine A treasured tradition for more than three decades, the 2025 Shires’ Holiday Inn Tours—coordinated by the Manchester Business Association and The Shires of Southwestern Vermont—returns on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13, inviting the public to explore some of Southern Vermont’s most charming and historic lodging properties. From 11 a.m.
Vermont Business Magazine The newly formed Vermont Journalism Coalition has elected a board of directors and is seeking an executive director. There are 31 member organizations, including VermontBiz.com and most news organizations in Vermont: print, broadcast and digital.
Vermont Business Magazine The Samara Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation is pleased to announce $108,000 in grants to 30 organizations across the state in 2025. These grants include funding for LGBTQ+ centered events, projects, and organizational operating support. The fund also provided 15 scholarships to graduating seniors from across the state totaling $23,250.
Vermont Business Magazine A group from Saint Michael’s College is calling on Vermont’s U.S. Senators to help “turn back time” on recent decisions by the federal government targeting funding for programs addressing global public health threats, including HIV/AIDS. On Friday, Dec.
Vermont Business Magazine Rules regarding movement of firewood and logs from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infested areas have been simplified to allow for movement of wood under certain conditions. Since it was first detected in Vermont in 2018, the number of areas infested with EAB has increased steadily.