In October’s VermontBiz you’ll see why the future is rural as we

profile Matt Dunne and the non-profit Center on Rural Innovation.

Dunne is one of the leaders in a growing national movement to

develop rural entrepreneurship and help end the digital divide.

The non-profit has helped communities raise $18 million to help

towns manifest their visions.

VermontBiz focuses on Travel and Tourism with a look at an

optimistic forecast for the ski industry. Last year was strong and

with the easing of restrictions on the Canadian border,

enthusiasm is high!

Our Economic Report shows economic indicators improving in

Bennington County, where business owners are basking in the

“great national migration” to Bennington.

We also introduce you to the mother daughter duo behind Vivace

Vermont. Learn how Sophia Manzi , a painter, and her mother

Gail Borden, a quilter, combined their talents to create wearable

art (and vibrant homegoods).

All this and more is in the October Issue of VermontBiz. Serious

Business, serious news. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or

go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.