Products from dozens of Vermont makers to be sold over the holiday season
Vermont Business Magazine This holiday season, passengers traveling to and from the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport will have the opportunity to sample Vermont-made products, watch demonstrations, and purchase last-minute gift items via Local Maverick, a Burlington-based retail, marketing, and incubation firm. With dozens of products ranging from coffee, jewelry, elixirs, and chocolate; Vermonters or those visiting the Green Mountain State can leave with a taste of Vermont for their friends and family. Local Maverick will also schedule cooking demonstrations, tastings, and liquor sales.
“We are proud of our efforts over the years to support Vermont-based businesses by providing space, promoting their products in our airport-based stores, or with partnerships like this one with Local Maverick. We want those coming to and from the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport to always be bringing a taste of Vermont with them wherever they travel,” said Nic Longo, Director of Aviation for the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.
He added “We want our guests to arrive two hours early. With this partnership, they will have additional options to shop as well as opportunities to watch various maker demonstrations and cooking demonstrations from local chefs.”
Local Maverick is owned and operated by Ryan Nakhleh of Shelburne. The company was founded in 2020.
“We are thrilled about the opportunity to provide airport travelers with a convenient and fun way to discover, shop, and experience quality Vermont businesses. Whether visitors are exploring Vermont and wish to bring a piece of our state back home or locals are sharing the gift of Vermont, this partnership aims to enhance the overall experience for travelers. Additionally, this partnership contributes to supporting our small business community and empowering the Vermont economy as a whole”.
Francesca D’Elia, owner of Homegrown Jewelry, a Local Maverick vendor added: “As a small business owner, I am beyond excited to be provided with this opportunity via Local Maverick to expand my businesses’ visibility not only nationally but internationally through the Patrick Leahy BTV Airport.“
Local Maverick will be open with the following schedule in two different locations:
Information Booth located in the baggage claim area
Monday, December 11 to Sunday, December 17, 2023
Sunday, January 14 to Sunday, January 20 2024
2nd Floor of the Consolidated Security Checkpoint
Monday, December 18 to Friday, December 29, 2023
Monday, January 22 to Sunday, January 28, 2024
About Local Maverick:
Local Maverick is a platform to discover, shop, and experience the best of local. We support over 100 Vermont entrepreneurs, farmers, artists, and producers. 75% of the businesses we support are women-owned/operated and over 85% are family owned/operated.
We support small businesses via retail, events, and marketing. Maverick Market is our curated marketplace & tasting room for quality Vermont products. We aim to get more quality local products into people’s hands. We focus on local food & drink, art & craft, and wellness products.
Our mission is to empower local economies by making it easier to discover, shop, and experience local businesses. In turn, we hope to create stronger food systems, develop environmental resiliency, and create joy within our local communities.
Example Products Supported by Local Maverick: Brio Cofeeworks, Cato and Company, Crazy Cotton Candy Lady, Frog Hollow Farmstead., Homegrown Jewelry, Kestrel Coffee, lu.lu Ice Cream, Mixed Up Nut Butter, Pure Energy Apothecary, The Simmering Bone, The Tipsy Pickle, Vermont Dog Eats, NU Chocolat, Appalachian Gap Distillery, and many more.
About Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) is northern New England’s most convenient and welcoming airport. Located adjacent to Burlington Vermont, BTV is just ten minutes from Lake Champlain. Business and leisure travelers alike appreciate BTV’s friendliness and direct flights to: Atlanta (ATL) via Delta, Charlotte (CLT) via American Airlines, Chicago (ORD) via United, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) via American Airlines, Denver (DEN) via United, Detroit (DTW) via Delta, Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) via Sun Country Airlines and Delta, New York City (JFK, LGA, EWR) via United or Delta, Philadelphia (PHL) via American Airlines, Washington DC (IAD) via United, Washington DC (DCA) American Airlines, and now Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA) via Breeze Airways. Book your getaway today at btv.aero.
Source: BURLINGTON, VT – 12.5.2023. www.btv.aero
