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by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Emergency Board met Tuesday to hear and accept the tax revenue projections presented by Jeff Carr of Economic & Police Resources of Williston and Tom Kavet, Kavet, Rockler & Associates, LLC of Townshend.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Gambling on sports only became legal in Vermont in January. So, the data is only for the last half of fiscal year 2024 (January-June). With no history to draw from, state officials projected that revenues to the state would be about $1.2 million for the first six months. Revenues came in at $3.5 million.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), the statewide, nonprofit business association advancing a just, thriving, and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet, has launched the second cohort of ClimateReadyVT, a free program helping small businesses in Vermont adapt to our changing climate and prepare for c
Vermont Business Magazine The Fletcher Free Library is excited to announce that three government grants will support preservation work to protect and preserve its historic 1904 Carnegie Building.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Retail & Grocers Association (VRGA) announced today a significant leadership transition as the current President, Erin Sigrist, will step down effective October 1.
Vermont Business Magazine Grassroots groups on the front lines of flood relief will gather at the State House Thursday morning to share demands for state-level action towards a just recovery.
Vermont Business Magazine Grassroots groups on the front lines of flood relief will gather to share demands for state-level action towards a just recovery.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Mutual Insurance Group, based in Montpelier and one of the oldest property and casualty insurers in the United States, recently announced that it has eclipsed the $5 million mark in donations through their Charitable Giving Fund (the “Fund”).
Agency of Commerce and Community Development Today is another tough day in Vermont, with the Northeast Kingdom facing the aftermath of yet another major flooding event. We are here to help as best we can with the ongoing recovery in communities across Vermont.
Agency of Commerce and Community Development The US National Weather Service states, "Isolated strong thunderstorms and embedded downpours could result in more flooding and localized strong to damaging wind gusts this afternoon into evening.
Vermont Business Magazine Mascoma Community Development (MCD) has announced the closing of $15 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation to finance the construction of a new peanut shelling facility in Santee, South Carolina.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine For the week ending July 20, the Vermont Department of Health reported that there has been a spike in outbreaks at Long-Term Care Facilities, but there have been no COVID-19 related death since mid-June. COVID fatalities remain at 1,157 since the beginning of the pandemic over four years ago.