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VermontBiz In coordination with state and local partners, we will be permanently closing the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Waterbury at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
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VermontBiz Entries are open for the 2025 Vermont Writers’ Prize, which is awarded each year in two categories: prose and poetry. This is the 35th year of the prize, which celebrates all things Vermont. The prize is open to Vermont residents and your poem, short story, essay, or play should explore Vermont – its people, places, values, or history.
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by Olga Peters, Vermont Business Magazine Jonathan Cooper, community and economic development program manager at the Bennington County Regional Commission, said the new attention on the county is a surprising outcome of the pandemic.
VermontBiz Nonprofit leaders and development professionals looking to elevate their organization’s fundraising efforts are invited to apply for the 2025 Fundraising & Development Certificate Program.
VermontBiz Once again, Springfield Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) is partnering with the Mt Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC) and our area towns to develop the list of Priority Projects for state and federal fund eligibility.
VermontBiz The Vermont Department of Labor has announced an increase to the State’s minimum wage. Beginning January 1, 2025, the State’s minimum wage will increase from $13.67 to $14.01 per hour - an increase of $0.34.
VermontBiz The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announces the launch of the Dairy Workforce Impact Fund, a new initiative designed to address critical workforce challenges in the region’s dairy industry.
VermontBiz A new report from the non-profit Energy Action Network (EAN) provides the latest information on where Vermont stands on its climate and energy commitments.
VermontBiz Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) has announced the appointment of Kirt Mayland as visiting professor at the Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE).
VermontBiz The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 0.3 points in September to 91.5. This is the 33rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose 11 points to 103, the highest reading recorded. Fifty-one percent of owners reported capital outlays in the last six months, down five points from August.
VermontBiz Today, Treasurer Mike Pieciak announced the successful launch of the Vermont Saves program’s pilot phase. Vermont Saves was unanimously approved by the Vermont Legislature and signed into law by Governor Scott in 2023.