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Vermont Business Magazine Starting Saturday, September 30, small business owners and entrepreneurs in Vermont can apply for a new round of grant funding from the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). This latest round of funding is made possible by a $249,000 grant from the US Small Business Administration (SBA).
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Art Council announces the 22 recipients of its most sought-after award, the Creation Grant, which supports Vermont artists in creating new work. Two recipients were People’s Choice Creation Grantees, a new process involving the public’s vote.
Vermont Business Magazine A public facing mural will soon adorn the exterior facade of Village Center Apartments in the heart of downtown Morrisville, spearheaded by nonprofit collaborators River Arts and Lamoille Housing Partnership (LHP.) “With each of LHP’s affordable housing developments, we strive to contribute vital housing resources as well as vibrant spaces to our commu
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) today announced the signing of a contract with CoreCivic to house individuals in DOC custody at Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility (TCCF) in Tutwiler, Mississippi. CoreCivic was the lone bidder for the contract.
Vermont Business Magazine Last week, the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners awarded Vermont State Affordable Housing Tax Credits for homeownership development projects across the state.
The Vermont State Police is warning the public about recent scam calls in which the caller pretends to be a VSP commander or trooper. Reports to the state police indicate the imposter tells the recipient of the call that he or she is subject to a pending legal matter. If leaving a message, the scammer provides a number for the recipient to call back.
Vermont Business Magazine Solving Hunger, a project of Tusk Philanthropies, today announced the results of its 2023 campaigns, concluding with the passage of North Carolina's budget. Solving Hunger won five of six campaigns in North Carolina, Vermont, New York, and two in Connecticut.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) will be applying for federal funding to repair and replace broken and non-operational electric vehicle (EV) chargers to improve the reliability of existing EV charging infrastructure throughout the state.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health reported September 20, 2023, that COVID-19 hospitalizations edged down again to a statewide total of 22, down from 28 last week, they were 27 before that and 25 three weeks ago. Cases and hospitalizations had risen over the summer.
Vermont Business Magazine With the average age of Vermont’s population expected to rise over the next decade, state officials are asking people to take actions that will help them stay healthy, and to assist in making Vermont an age-friendly state. By 2030, one in three people in Vermont will be over the age of 60.
Vermont Business Magazine The Barton Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and closed Sunday. You don’t need to visit a DRC to apply for FEMA assistance or to check on the status of your application.
Vermont Business Magazine Burlington commercial real estate broker V/T Commercial has reported recent transactions. They include: Vermont Employment Agency renewed its office lease at 1944 Williston Road, South Burlington, with the David & DeSarno Trust. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial assisted both in this transaction.