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by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Today, the Vermont Department of Labor reported that the seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for April was 2.7 percent. This reflects an increase of one-tenth of one percentage point from the prior month’s revised estimate.
Vermont Business Magazine This month, Vermont State University (VTSU) graduated 105 electricians and 80 plumbers from the university’s registered apprenticeship programs, offered in partnership with the Vermont Department of Labor.
Pomerleau Real Estate Congratulations to the owners of The Old Lantern on the successful sale of their property and business. The 8,000-square-foot wedding venue and event barn has been purchased by Solomon Bayer-Patch, owner of Farmers & Foragers. Former owners Lisa and Roland Gaujac will continue to operate the charming bed and breakfast located behind the barn.
Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office today announced that Ayla Atherton, 30, of Richford, Vermont, was arraigned on one count of felony Medicaid Fraud. The charge brought against Ms. Atherton is the result of an investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Residential Abuse Unit (MFRAU), which found Ms.
Vermont Business Magazine Today, the Vermont Medical Society (VMS) joined a group of nine medical organizations and public health nonprofits to sue the federal government to stop the deletion of vital public health and science data.
Vermont Business Magazine The Sunday morning in late January started off like any other for David Goodman and his wife, Ronda: coffee in the living room of their Montpelier home. But when Goodman, 70, got up to make breakfast, walking into the couple’s kitchen to retrieve a frying pan, things took a strange turn.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported last week that the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low and under 5 cases statewide, after a spike during the winter. Wastewater testing indicates that virus levels, which had increased at the Montpelier facility recently, also fell after they had spiked in January.
Vermont Business Magazine On May 19, 2025, Governor Scott signed into law the Department of Financial Regulation’s (DFR) 2025 housekeeping bill H.137, an act relating to the regulation of insurance products and services.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Senate voted today to advance legislation already passed by the House (H.238) that would outlaw the use of toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting gear, dental floss, cleaning products, and fluorine-treated containers—a critical step in reducing Vermonters’ exposure to these harmful substances.
Vermont Business Magazine Recently, Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Education and Clinical Excellence Team and Nursing Shared Governance honored four extraordinary nurses with the DAISY Award. The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation was started in Glen Allen, California by family members of J.
Vermont Business Magazine The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its inaugural Chamber Symposium: Civic Discourse and Journalism, a timely and dynamic panel event taking place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Stratton Mountain Resort.
Vermont Business Magazine This past weekend, Vermont State University (VTSU) proudly celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2025—an inspiring cohort of nearly 1,400 students from 231 Vermont communities and beyond. These graduates exemplify the heart of VTSU: resilient, purpose-driven, and committed to making a meaningful impact.