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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Gallagher, Flynn & Company (GFC) will host a free year-end financial planning webinar, “Year-End Planning: What To Do Before the Clock Runs Out,” on Tuesday, December 9 from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Vermont Business Magazine Emerge Vermont, the state’s premier organization for recruiting and training Democratic women to run for office, announced that applications are now open for two training programs for candidates interested in running for local, legislative, or statewide office in 2026.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.10/g, down 3.4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.13/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 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95/g today.
Vermont Business Magazine Communications and PR Specialist Kevin Lambert announced today that he has created a comprehensive economic-development funding calendar for the State of Vermont. He will introduce the prototype at the Monkton Town Hall on Tuesday, December 9th at 12:30pm.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) Agriculture Drought Impact Survey will be closing in two weeks! Please complete and submit a response to the survey before December 15th to ensure your experience and needs are captured. Your survey responses support a greater understanding of this drought's impact on Vermont's agricultural industries.
by Olga Peters, Vermont Business Magazine As the leaves yellow and fall in Washington County, businesses turn their sights towards winter. For the retail sector, this change of seasons means the busy holiday shopping rush. Outdoor recreation businesses turn their attention to winter sports. Municipalities prepare for long hours of plowing and sanding.
by Amanda Kuhnert Since its opening in May 2025, Johnson General Store has truly been a labor of community love. Its success stands as a testament to the dedication and perseverance of owners Mike and Haley Mignone, and the unwavering support of the Greater Johnson community.
by Ben Kinsley Governor Scott says the Act 73 School Redistricting Task Force “failed” because it refused to deliver a mandatory consolidation map that would force Vermont into a handful of mega-districts. Respectfully, I disagree with this assessment. To assess if the task force failed its mission, we should agree on what that mission was.
by Fiona Medeiros, Community News Service Winter rushed in last week with parts of Chittenden County seeing nearly a half a foot of snow. But that’s no obstacle for the year-round cyclists who see winter as merely an invitation to swap their nice, expensive rides for ‘beater bikes,’ and to remember to charge their bike lights.
Vermont Business Magazine Generator Makerspace has announced the return of its Holiday Maker Market, a festive celebration of creativity, community, and local craftsmanship. The event will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 12–4 PM at Generator, 40 Sears Lane in Burlington. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Vermont Business Magazine GasBuddy today reports that the national average price of gasoline has fallen below $3 per gallon for the first time since May 2021— marking a significant milestone for motorists as the country heads deeper into the winter driving season.
by Patti Kellogg, Community News Service A wide variety of trees frame the sidewalks of Burlington, providing both beauty and environmental benefits. Urban trees help lower the temperature in cities, sequester carbon to help with climate change and can even help economically by raising property values and shading buildings to lessen the need for cooling.