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Vermont Business Magazine Over 85 non-profit trail stewards, outdoor business owners, ski area managers, and municipal leaders came to the Statehouse in Montpelier on Friday for the inaugural Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day and to advocate for strategic investment for the future of outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets What does the next 10 years in dairy look like? Come to the Northeast Dairy Innovation Summit to find out! A dairy system that works for farmers, processors, and consumers isn’t out of reach – but it does require innovation across the sector. At the Summit, you’ll hear from farmers and processors who are lea
by Olga Peters, Vermont Business Magazine Lamoille County’s economy is cooking. Its bread and butter is tourism, with two four-season resorts and associated businesses. Manufacturing also fuels the economy. It is a sector of economic development that specialists like Patrick Ripley want to grow.
by Olga Peters, Vermont Business Magazine Keep an eye on these projects in the works in Lamoille County: Johnson Light Industrial Park: The town of Johnson is developing the Jewett Property into a new industrial and commercial park. The estimated project budget is $1.7 million. Last year, the municipality received a 2023 Catalyst Award.
Vermont Business Magazine Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'AA+' rating to the following Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) multiple purpose bonds: $20.0 million 2024 series A (Non-AMT) (Social Bonds); $15.0 million 2024 series B (Federally Taxable); The Rating Outlook is Stable.
by Kristin Warner, VBSR Vermont sets the national standard for socially responsible businesses. Our state has the most B Corporations per capita in the country - for-profit businesses certified for meeting standards of excellence in environmental and social responsibility, compliance, and transparency.
by Sara Byers, Shelburne, Vermont I learned long ago that the line between my life and those suffering with substance misuse, homelessness, and mental illness is simply non-existent. When I look at Howard Center, I see an organization steeped in genuine concern for us collectively and for each human being. In that fleeting moment you are ready, where is the door?
Leonine Public Affairs With Town Meeting break and the March crossover dates fast approaching, policy committees in the legislature were engulfed in bill markup this week.
by Holly Sullivan Community News Service Vermont could ban pet stores from selling dogs, cats and wolf hybrids under a bill in the House agriculture committee. The legislation, H.567, is sponsored by Rep. Emilie Krasnow, D-South Burlington, who introduced it to committee members Jan. 31.
Vermont Business Magazine When it comes to investing, every investor is always looking for ‘the next big thing’. Centuries ago, it was the gold rush era, and more recently, it was digital currency creating all the buzz.
Vermont Business Magazine In 2012, the Vermont Legislature passed Act 142, creating the Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative, and the structure for investment of state dollars into agricultural and forestry-based businesses. Over the ensuing eleven years, the Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (WLEI) has invested $15.6 million in 446 farm, food, and forestry proje
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine A letter sent from ACLU Vermont to the Vermont Department of Health accuses VDH Commissioner Mark Levine, MD, of violating the Open Meeting Law in regard to the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee.