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by Small Business Administration Ahmed Omar, the youngest of 13 children who fled his native Somalia with his family in search of a better life, was well on his way to living the American dream when he died suddenly last year at the age of 36.
by Small Business Administration Herbs, plants and other earthly treasures have many uses beyond the culinary realm. Everlasting Herb Farm in Peacham uses these items to make body care solutions that soothe the skin and heal the planet.
by Small Business Administration Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It offers numerous advantages, such as being your own boss, setting your own schedule and earning a living doing something you love. But entrepreneurship also brings with it a variety of challenges, especially for young people.
by Small Business Administration Sometimes the best ideas arrive when you least expect them. For Dr. Marie Pavini, inspiration struck one morning while conducting rounds in the intensive care unit at Rutland Regional Medical Center, observing how her patients were being immobilized and sedated to prevent tubes and lines getting dislodged.
by Small Business Administration Marie Teme, founder and CEO of this year’s SBA Minority-Owned Business of the Year for Vermont, Green Vision Cleansing, doesn’t see a contradiction in having an MBA and working in the cleaning business. In fact, she proudly embraces her education and professional choices.
by Small Business Administration As a seasoned banker, Geoffrey Hesslink is passionate about empowering business owners through access to capital and strategic partnerships. It’s no surprise then that he would conceive of and create his own bank.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement celebrating Independence Day: “On this day 248 years ago, a group, who had the courage to stand up for freedom, formally declared our independence. I hope we as Americans reflect on what that means and the sacrifices made by many since then to preserve it.
VermontBiz Daniel Routhier, Associate Principal at Rice Memorial High School, was presented with the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award by Vermont ESGR Volunteer, Ret. Col. Matt Fisher, on June 11, 2024. 1LT Robert J. Dornfried, nominated Routhier for the award.
by Small Business Administration When most Americans think about artificial intelligence, they associate the burgeoning technology with the likes of customer service chatbots, science lab robots or autonomous vehicles.
by Small Business Administration For more than 130 years, Trow & Holden has been crafting fine stoneworking tools in its iconic red brick building on the banks of the Winooski River in Barre. At the heart of this historic building site and business is the Akley family, whose legacy is evident in every aspect of the business.
by Kate Kampner, Community News Service The most extreme wildfires on Earth are on the rise — more frequent, more intense. A study in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution found that across the planet wildfires have doubled in the last two decades.
VermontBiz Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today the Brownfields Revitalization Fund – State Program is investing $1,970,970 to clean six properties in Newport, St. Johnsbury, West Rutland and Windsor.