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by Jules Older It’s time again for your SOHO — small office, home office — gear guide. But before you dig in, three things you might want to know: Whenever a company offers to send me a product to test, I always reply, “Let me Mirandize you. I try never to write about a product I haven't tested. When I like it, I say so.

Vermont Business Magazine This informative online workshop October 8 will identify and describe capital sources for your business, including debt, loans, and equity. Attendees will gain a high-level understanding of the business lifecycle and capital available to businesses at different stages of the lifecycle.

Vermont Center for Emerging Technology Jeff’s journey began by printing T-shirts, and now, his company works with household brands like Dunkin’, Saucony, and Pepsico. Jeff is the co-founder of Select Design, a creative agency that conquers brand chaos. At just 22, he and his co-founder Kevin were hustling to sell apparel, relying on every connection they could make.

by Noah Diedrich, Community News Service Spectators mingled amid camp chairs and canopies as they gathered at Chimney Point last weekend, primed for views of the Adirondacks across Lake Champlain from the state historic site.

Vermont Business Magazine Free and open to all, Vermont Independent Media, publisher of The Commons celebrates its 20th anniversary on Sunday, October 6 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Retreat Farm, North Barn to honor and thank the community that has been integral to its success. The party promises to be a joyous occasion filled with music, community spirit, and a few surprises.

VermontBiz U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, celebrated the U.S.

Vermont Business Magazine University of Vermont Medical Center is temporarily pausing construction of its planned outpatient surgical center. This decision comes as the hospital works to meet the obligations of Green Mountain Care Board orders that significantly reduce its budget for the new fiscal year, which began this month.

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont small business owners and entrepreneurs have access to a new round of funding to expand their international reach. The Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) has been awarded a $249,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), and the new award period is underway.

Vermont State Police Jordan Lawyer has been located and taken into custody. The incident occurred Friday morning, Oct. 4, 2024, in Enosburgh that left one person dead and a second hospitalized. The incident began at about 8:45 when the Vermont State Police received a call reporting a disturbance at a home on West Enosburgh Road, also known as Route 108, near Tyler Branch Road.

Vermont Business Magazine For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Vermont (UVM) has achieved a new record for research funding: attracting $266 million in extramural support for the 2023 fiscal year.

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims fell slightly last week to a very low level and their lowest levels since September 2023. For the week ending September 28, 2024, new claims were 181, which is down 19 claims from the week before and 43 fewer from last year.

Vermont Business Magazine Lawson’s Finest Liquids has selected VT Center for Independent Living (VCIL) as a recipient of its 2024 Sunshine Fund. VCIL will be a temporary “on-tap” partner for 2 weeks, receiving 100 percent of guest donations!