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VermontBiz The Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) celebrates the nation's 250th birthday in the most fitting way imaginable: under the open sky, surrounded by community, with a full symphony orchestra.
by Kate Kampner, Community News Service Rep. Mary-Katherine Stone, D/P-Chittenden-14, was pregnant when she started developing H.536, a bill that would prohibit selling and distributing baby food products that contain certain levels of heavy metals. Stone, now a mother, learned through her research that heavy metal exposure is not limited to baby food.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board voted on April 1 to have 65 either-sex moose hunting permits and 20 antlerless moose hunting permits available this year for a hunt limited to Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state. The science-based hunt is expected to result in a harvest of 40 to 50 moose, or about
Northeastern Vermont Development Association St. Johnsbury will host the Kingdom Maple Festival with a sweet Street Fair on Railroad Street. Enjoy maple-themed activities & crafts, maple products, live music, fair food and more! Also, NVDA planners continue to put finishing touches on NVDA's (draft) 2026 Regional Plan.
Vermont Business Magazine The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, the official organizer of the Best of Vermont Summer Festival, has announced the return of this beloved two‑day celebration on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 at Okemo Field on Route 103 & Bixby Road.
VermontBiz Vermont Mutual Insurance Group® was once again named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont by VermontBiz and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. This is the eleventh year in a row the property & casualty insurer has been named a Best Place to Work since first entering the state survey and awards program back in 2016.
VermontBiz The Attorney General’s Office today announced that James Craft, 28, of Fair Haven, Vermont, was sentenced in Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division, after pleading guilty to two felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials.
VermontBiz Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and one governor in suing President Trump, challenging his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections by restricting voter eligibility and mail voting to lists of voters pre-authorize
VermontBiz Today, Speaker Jill Krowinski made the following statement on Act 181 and pending legislation in the House:
VermontBiz Union Mutual announced today that it has again been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont, marking the Company’s 13th consecutive year receiving this distinguished honor. The award is based in part on anonymous employee surveys that evaluate workplace culture, engagement, and overall employee experience.
VermontBiz Cigna Healthcare® has selected Heritage Family Credit Union as a recipient of their gold level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving employee health and vitality through its workplace well-being program.
VermontBiz On Thursday, April 2, industry leaders from Vermont’s manufacturing sector, gathered at the State House to connect with legislators and political leaders to highlight the industry’s significant contributions to Vermont's economy, and to present the challenges and opportunities facing Vermont's manufacturers.