In February’s VermontBiz we bring you an in depth interview with Tasha Wallis, executive director of the Lamoille County Planning Commission. We learn more about how planning officials and business owners are teaming up to secure the county’s long-term economic stability by expanding tourism and manufacturing

We also give you the highlights of Governor Scott’s $9.4 billion budget. As revenues slow, the Governor is prioritizing education, housing and public safety with a tax-neutral plan to organically grow Vermont’s economy.

VermontBiz brings you the story of how frustration over limited options for plus-sized outdoor gear led two determined hikers to launch a successful Vermont-based business!

And finally, we share a “Sweet” Success story as Birnn Chocolates is Recognized as Outstanding Business of the Year!

All this and more is in the February Issue of VermontBiz, Serious Business...Serious News! For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.