Business

Chris Estes at the 2024 economy summit.

Economy summit returns

DOVER - Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and Bennington County Regional Commission are hosting the eighth annual Southern VT Economy Summit at Mount Snow Resort on Tuesday, May 20. The event will feature guest speakers from around the country, state, and region.
Keynote speaker...

Financial planning session

BRATTLEBORO - As businesses across the region contend with the unpredictable impacts of tariffs and shifting trade policies, the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is offering a new educational session designed to help business owners take the first step toward proactive financial...

WheelPad units under construction at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wilmington. Courtesy WheelPad

Local business partners with state, local funders

WILMINGTON - WheelPad L3C designs and builds modular, accessible living spaces for people with mobility challenges, including veterans, individuals recovering from injuries, and older adults who wish to age in place.
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation worked through the Vermont...

Sessions to help buy, sell businesses

BRATTLEBORO - More than 200,000 small business owners throughout New England and New York state are planning to retire in the next few years.
The largest avoidable source of job loss is from business closings due to owner retirement. Only 20% of business owners say they have a plan for...

Participants enjoying the Vermont Craft Beer & Chili Stroll at Memorial Hall. Photo by Tim Dolan

La Casita named chili contest winner

WILMINGTON - The Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the Vermont Craft Beer & Chili Stroll on Friday, March 28. The annual event brought together local breweries, restaurants, community members, and visitors for an evening of bold flavors, live entertainment, and...

Fraud alert warns of scam customs, border officer calls

The Vermont Treasurer’s office reports that several Vermonters have received unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to be US Customs and Border Protection officers.
The callers asked for personally identifiable information, such as date of birth and address, and financial account...

Broadband board rolls out plan, seeking input

Vermont Community Broadband Board announced the kickoff of its Digital Empowerment Plan. The DE plan is the way Vermont will make sure every Vermonter has high-quality, accessible, affordable technology resources and knows how to use them.
Vermont’s DE plan has five parts: research to...

Financial Literacy Month

Brattleboro Savings & Loan celebrates the 22nd annual National Financial Literacy Month by providing essential financial tools and resources through seminars this month. They are hosting a series of free evening seminars covering a range of important topics, including estate planning,...

Public input on Climate Action Plan now sought

The Vermont Climate Council must update the Climate Action Plan by July 1. The plan is updated every four years, as required by the Global Warming Solutions Act. The draft plan contains around 250 climate actions, 40 of which are being proposed as top priorities. Vermonters are invited to offer...

Gardening helpline is open for spring season

Gardening enthusiasts and homeowners can now receive information and guidance with the spring reopening of the University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener Helpline.
Operated by trained and knowledgeable Extension Master Gardener volunteers, the helpline provides free, reliable,...