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by Cathy Solsaa The debate over educational equity in Vermont, particularly around the implementation of Act 127 and the Pupil Weighting Factors Report, touches deeply on the state's social and economic disparities.
VermontBiz Windham County’s economy has a little bit of everything from large manufacturers such as Sonnax or wholesalers such as G&S Wholesale, so smaller startups, artisan food products, arts organizations, and higher education. Here, a few business owners and nonprofit leaders share their experiences working in the Southeastern Vermont economy.
VermontBiz Windam County’s shifting, transitioning and eclectic economy has claimed another victim: Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters, a multigenerational business in downtown Brattleboro, closed its flagship store at Flat and Main streets in April, just seven months after M&T Bank shuttered its nearby branch at the corner of Elliot and Main
Vermont Business Magazine Switchback Brewing Co, home to Vermont’s iconic Switchback Ale, faced a unique challenge when the COVID-19 pandemic forced bars and restaurants across the nation to close their doors. With thousands of gallons of beer brewed in anticipation of St.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Lake Monsters are pleased to announce the continuation with Two Brothers Tavern in Middlebury as the first "Official Outpost of the Vermont Lake Monsters," which will include a kick-off event on Saturday, June 8th and watch parties of the Future League ballclub throughout the summer.
Vermont Business Magazine Comedian Don McMillan will be headlining the Go For Gold Comedy Fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Vermont at Essex High School June 20. What do you get when you cross an engineer with a stand-up comedian? You get Don McMillan.
Vermont Business Magazine We take time this Memorial Day to remember of the ultimate sacrifice made by so many members of the United States military in defense of our nation’s freedoms, values and ideals. The day also marks the unofficial start of summer, which can bring unique risks from both climate-related hazards and outdoor recreation.
Vermont Business Magazine Waterbury will soon open its first ReStore. The store will be owned and operated by Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity. According to store manager Harold Blake, its grand opening is scheduled for June 7th. The nonprofit has brought one full-time position, one part-time position, and will bring one additional part-time position to the area.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Public has been honored with five Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for its journalism in 2023 from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).
Vermont Business Magazine University of Vermont Health Network and the Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV) partnered to bring global public health advocate Deogratias “Deo” Niyizonkiza to Vermont for a visit this week. Deo is the founder of Village Health Works.
Vermont State Police TUNBRIDGE, Vermont (Friday, May 24, 2024) – As a result of the investigation into the non-fatal shooting that occurred in Tunbridge on December 20th, 2023, Hugh Shackleton has been charged with Attempted Burglary. Shackleton was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on June 19th, 2024 at 0830 hours.
Public Assets Institute We noted a real shift in the revenue conversations from previous years. We saw an increasing recognition that we have to rethink the “manage to the money” approach Vermont has been stuck in for decades, and there was an openness to consider Vermont’s capacity to increase revenue in order to address the many challenges we face.