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Public Assets Institute Vermont’s economy grew 2.8 percent, after adjusting for inflation, in 2022—the second year of growth after a drop in 2020 at the start of the pandemic. Data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis at the end of March show that Vermont’s gross state product—the total value of all goods and services—saw the highest growth rate in New England.
Vermont Business Magazine In July 2022, the Vermont State Police completed its investigation into the June 17 use-of-force incident that resulted in significant injuries to Marshall Dean in Newfane. VSP treated the matter as an officer-involved shooting.
Vermont Business Magazine New data from the Vermont Department of Health that measures students’ health risks and behaviors provides a unique snapshot of Vermont youth’s health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vermont Business Magazine Burlington is one step closer to a new high school and technical center. Today, demolition began on the first of five buildings on the sprawling campus of the former high school and technical center.
Vermont Business Magazine The Community College of Vermont (CCV) will hold its 2023 commencement ceremony at Norwich University’s Shapiro Field House in Northfield, Vermont on Saturday, June 3. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. More than 450 students will be awarded associate degrees.
Vermont Business Magazine Kathy Underwood, CEO of Ledyard Financial Group and Ledyard National Bank, announced at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 18th that she will be retiring on July 3, 2023. Josephine Moran, President of Ledyard, assumed the role of President & Chief Executive Officer effective May 18, 2023.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont fell again over the weekend, according to GasBuddy. Vermont prices averaged $3.46 per gallon, down 2.2 cents per gallon from last week's $3.48/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.25/g while the highest was $3.69/g, a difference of 44.0 cents per gallon.
Vermont Business Magazine According to data released by Forbes Advisor, Vermont is the safest state to drive in the US and is second overall only to Washington, DC. Fatal car accidents are on the rise nationwide. In 2021, more than 39,500 fatal car crashes occurred on U.S. roads, a 10% increase from 2020.
Vermont Business Magazine National Life Group Chairman, CEO and President Mehran Assadi announced Thursday at an all-employee meeting simulcast between the Vermont and Texas campuses the company’s first national sponsorship, National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food & Markets Calling all farmers! Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Vermont Open Farm Week! This year’s event is scheduled to take place from August 6-13, 2023. Open Farm Week provides an excellent opportunity to connect with your community, engage with customers, and highlight the unique aspects of your farm.
by Joyce Marcel, Vermont Business Magazine How does a self-described delinquent kid from Bellows Falls become a revered comics master with a profound effect on American popular culture? Ask Rick Veitch, who last month finished his three-year term as the fourth Cartoonist Laureate of the State of Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine On Friday, May 5th, over 200 tradespeople came together in South Burlington at the construction site of the future headquarters of OnLogic for a Trades Appreciation Party hosted by ReArch Company.