November’s VermontBiz profiles Maura Collins, the executive

director of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, which was

recently awarded $50 million to try and make a dent in the

housing shortage. From building loans to building infrastructure,

this brilliant and compassionate woman is up to the challenge.

We also look at the Washington County Economic report: After

adapting to the post-pandemic economy, Washington County

now has to adapt to the consequences of climate change - call it

“washing away the new normal…”

Also - what’s going on in Vermont transportation now? Are

there new incentives business owners can offer employees? How

did the summer flooding affect transportation around the state?

Has a full recovery been made? We’ll let you know!

And VermontBiz has a special section on the 14th annual Rising

Stars Class of 2023, highlighting the top 40 new leaders in

Vermont under 40 years of age.

All this and more is in the November Issue of VermontBiz.

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In October’s VermontBiz we profile Green Mountain Power’s president and CEO Mari McClure, who is positioning the company to stand on the revolutionary edge of our energy future. Under McClure’s leadership, GMP is transitioning from a traditional utility into a technology company.

VermontBiz focuses on Travel and Tourism with a look at vacationing in Vermont. The industry weathered this year’s storms and looks forward to a brighter future, starting with fall foliage. Read to find out why many are bullish on this season’s prospects.

Our Economic Report on Bennington County shows all indications are…optimistic! Despite shortages in housing and childcare, and flooding over the summer, this community’s spirit is undampened!

We also introduce you to the friends who started a business as they searched for a way to connect with their loved ones diagnosed with dementia. Their solution? It’s all in the cards…

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.

In September’s VermontBiz, we profile Patrick Boyle - a globe-trotting Scotsman with an Irish name who is the perfect choice to take over the Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center.

We also look at the Construction industry which is going full tilt! There’s a lot of work to do following the pandemic and recent floods. With ongoing workforce issues, most planned projects will experience a six to nine month lag time.

VermontBiz’ economic report focuses on Franklin County – with a long history of agriculture including dairy and maple syrup. Tourism, manufacturing, healthcare and small retailers round out the area’s business landscape.

Finally - it’s award time! We celebrate the 25 fastest-growing companies in Vermont over the past five years. The growth rate for these companies range from 69% to an incredible 1,400%.

All this and more is in the September Issue of VermontBiz.

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August’s VermontBiz profiles Adeline Druart, the rising CEO of Lawson’s Finest Liquids. As the former president of Vermont Creamery, she is shifting from butter and cheese to beer! In 2003 Druart experienced what the French call a coup de foudre when she fell in love with her husband, and then with Vermont. Will lightning strike yet again?

VermontBiz’s economic feature focuses on Addison County, home to hard cider makers as well as Middlebury College and Porter Medical Center. While new developments offer an exciting outlook, many businesses are still struggling to regain their footing. Is the mood overburdened or optimistic?

Finally, following the flooding of July 7-12, FEMA has sent more than 400 personnel to help with housing and infrastructure recovery and the SBA is making loans available in the counties hit hardest. Vermont Biz will keep you up to date on the recovery efforts and the impact on businesses.

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

In July’s VermontBiz we profile the Jewel in UVM’s Crown - Provost and senior Vice President Patricia Prelock who has been shining in her new roles for the past 4 years. And for the past 4 years, the University has been experiencing an exceptional run of successes. Coincidence? Read to find out!

Sadly, Vemont’s Maple Syrup producers had a less than stellar year, with production down 20% after a record high value of $84.5 million in 2022. Even with this roller coaster of a year, Vermont’s sugar makers managed to roll with the weather and produce the signature maple syrup that Vermont is known for.

And Vermont Biz’ technology section reveals that the 130 year old Fairbanks Museum is on the cutting edge! Aligned with the Fairbanks’ commitment to decarbonization, their new addition is the first in the world to use regional hemlock in cross-laminated timber construction!

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

In June’s VermontBiz, we profile Thomas Dee, CEO of the

Southwestern Vermont Health Center. At 6’6, he is arguably at

the height of his career - and faced with the tall order of

shepherding the merger of SVHC with Dartmouth Hitchcock

Medical Center. For this hospital administrator, leadership truly

starts at the top!

VermontBiz also looks at Rutland County: as Vermont’s second

most populated county, Rutland has tremendous opportunity -

matched only by the attendant challenges of growth seen in the

rest of our state.

In Environmental news, Vermont has issued more than 16,000

solar permits over the last 6 years, bringing over 292,000

kilowatts of energy to the grid. (Great news, right?) Learn why

our soaring solar spree is trickier than you might think!

And don’t miss our special SBA insert featuring Small Business

Persons and Small Business of the year awards!

All this and more is in the June issue of VermontBiz.

Celebrating over 50 years of Serious Business...Serious News.

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In May’s VermontBiz we have a rather “sketchy” profile of Vermont’s 4th Cartoonist Laureate, Richard Veitch, who has been penning his comics for over half a century. Find out how this self described “delinquent kid from Bellows Falls” became a revered comics master!

Our Agriculture section highlights expert’s warnings for hikers to stay away from high elevation trails (for now) to protect natural areas from erosion and further damage. Learn what steps you can take to keep these trails in tip top shape for future generations.

And don’t miss VT Biz’ s special Best of Business AWARDS section! The 7th annual BOB Awards honor over 100 Vermont business “treasures” identified by over 81,000 readers during our survey in early 2023. Who are the winners? Pick up an issue and find out!

All this and more is in the May Issue of VermontBiz. Celebrating more than 50 years of Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

In April’s edition of VermontBiz, we interview Tony Blake, founding partner of V/T Commercial Real Estate (in Burlington.) In a small state like Vermont, knowing people is the key to being successful, a skill he honed when he began his career in the restaurant industry. Learn how he parlayed people-pleasing into pleasing properties!

VermontBiz dives deeper into construction with a forecast of a very busy season. Once again, challenges and opportunities abound as workforce shortages and new training opportunities dominate the industry. We also give you a heads up on major construction projects for 2023! And Vermont house prices have had the third highest increase of any state, up 16.9% in one year; but a Housing bill could stall over Act 250 changes.

And don’t miss our special insert in partnership with the Vermont Chamber announcing the 17th annual Best Places to Work in Vermont!

All this and more is in the April Issue of VermontBiz - Celebrating more than 50 years of Serious Business, serious news. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

In March’s VermontBiz we profile Vermont State Auditor Douglas

R Hoffer. If you’re a taxpayer you can thank your lucky stars for

Hoffer and his staff because all of us want our hard-earned tax

dollars to be spent wisely and well.

We also examine the consolidation of The New England Federal

Credit Union with the Vermont State Employees Credit Union.

While the merged company has yet to settle on a name,The

merger will give the combined credit union 17 locations.

A VermontBiz feature story will educate you about the recently

announced McClure Free Degree Promise, a program from the

J Warren & Lois McClure Foundation.The program provides all

Vermont high school students in graduating classes 2022 to 2026

who complete Early College at CCV with the opportunity to earn

an associates degree for FREE!

All this and more is in the March Issue of VermontBiz.

Celebrating more than 50 years of Serious Business...Serious

News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to

vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

In February’s VermontBiz we bring you an interview with

Matt Harrington, the young and popular executive director

of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce.

Bennington County appears to be flourishing - and Matt

Harrington might have something to do with that.

Since he was hired to run the organization he has

expanded it from covering one town to encompassing

17. Our interview sheds some light on his vision.

We also introduce you to young entrepreneur Peter Miller,

whose portable mini golf company might just be a stroke of

genius!

VermontBiz’s Economic Report focuses on Lamoille

county - We’ll bring you the highs and the lows

of the 2nd fastest growing county behind Chittenden.

And we take a closer look at Newport - learn why the

Renaissance Block Project has earned the nickname of

“The Hole”

Finally - we are pleased to honor outstanding business of

the year: Hickok and Boardman Insurance!

All this and more is in the February Issue of VermontBiz,

now Celebrating over 50 Years of Serious Business,

serious news! For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go

to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.