Vermont is among the 35 states to reach agreements with the Kia and Hyundai automakers to retrofit existing models with anti-theft technology, the Journal-Opinion reports today.
Vermont ice cream company’s governance restructuring eliminates activist leaders, raises questions about brand independence
You will believe that a car can fly.
Restaurant owners in Burlington and Barre worry about downtown economic conditions.
Joshua Turka of 5th Quarter Butcher and Provisions offers guidance as beef prices hit record highs
For Lois and her late husband, J. Warren “Mac” McClure, this gift is the capstone of more than fifty years of philanthropy.
Vermont passed a bipartisan bill in May calling for the creation of the New Americans Study Committee in order to make recommendations on a forthcoming Office of New Americans. The committee is required to develop a summary of economic data regarding immigrants in Vermont and provide recommendations for how to improve immigrant services.
The findings come at a time when entry-level opportunities are increasingly scarce. A 2025 Randstad report found that entry-level postings nationwide have dropped 29 percent since January 2024.
An in-depth look at Patrick Leahy International Airport’s $45 million terminal project, airline changes, and federal partnerships shaping Vermont’s aviation hub
38 newly rebranded Stewart’s Shops, customers will have to decide between forgoing ice cream or giving the New York newcomer a try.
Beneath the story of Fairlee’s $170K “miracle” units lies sweat equity, family loans, and a navigation of state and federal bureaucracy that, by the developer’s own account, were nearly ruinous.
The company waited 320 days—nearly 11 months—to warn victims.
The recent emergency landing of a BETA Technologies chopper in Colchester was just the latest in a string of hiccups plaguing the company.
Trump Media makes up a minuscule 0.02% of the Russell 3000 total index—If its stock value went to zero tomorrow, the pension fund would lose less than two-hundredths of one percent.
Inside the national purge hitting BETA and UVM
The walkout was targeted at a facility already weakened by legal and environmental troubles, and it employs a sophisticated legal strategy that could have consequences for workers across the country.
The Union of Quebec Municipalities and Vermont Mayors Coalition held a joint press conference at Granby City Hall on September 5, where elected officials testified to the negative impact tariff measures are having on local economies, businesses and residents.
One result of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” passed by Republicans in July is that it ends a federal tax incentive for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles as of Sept. 30, 2025. So if you’ve been thinking about an EV, now’s the time to act.
‘Workers will most likely patronize Milton Diner, Dunkin’ Donuts, Adam’s Table, Hannaford’s and all the other wonderful places in Milton,” Steady said.
At 15, he launched Figgers Computers.
At 19, he sold one invention for $2.2 million.
Unlike four other New England states, Vermont has failed to recover all of the jobs it lost from the 2020 pandemic-induced recession, according to a July 31 report prepared for the Vermont Emergency Board.
“They were lying on top of the hay bales staring up at the sky, watching for shooting stars.”
A weak Canadian dollar has always meant a quieter season of Canadian visitation. But the latest figures reveal a downturn so bad that only the COVID-19 pandemic was worse.
“Vermont’s top export category is semiconductor manufacturing, and this deal secures new sources of funding and investment for plants like the one in Essex Junction,” Dame said.
For a state already grappling with a shallow labor pool and an aging population, the new rules are poised to create more barriers than bridges to employment.
Recent break-ins and burglaries have underscored the value of security and proactive safety measures for businesses across the Green Mountain State.
Montreal expects over 21,000 Haitians to seek asylum from U.S. – officials anticipate some heading to Vermont
A food-start up bill exempts home based food producers from requiring state food safety permits if they keep their sales under $30,000.
Vermont received an “F” for access to capital, as well as for technology and innovation. It received a D for workforce, whose size is hurt by “green” real estate restrictions that limit housing supplies and benefit existing property owners, and a D+ for infrastructure.
Defined as curly, coily, and wavy hair in their curricula, the requirements are part of a broader set of professional regulation changes.
Vermonters turn climate uncertainty into new opportunity.
The company plans to expand its existing New York and Vermont operations, including additional investment in silicon photonics, gallium nitride (GaN) for power applications, and 22FDX® technology—key enablers of AI and edge computing performance.
Tech elites are now replacing another class of American workers; instead of offshoring factories, they are onshoring low-wage Indian immigrants.
Vermont Employment Growth Incentive program quietly extended without a vote
A supporter says the timber industry feels encouraged by order; a critic says it’s just red meat for Trump’s base.
Over the last two years, “persistently rainy conditions made many forested areas too wet to harvest,” a logging industry rep told legislators.
The average age of a Vermont tradesman and woman is 56 years old. Our workforce shortage isn’t a distant threat; it’s a present-day reality.
Businesses suffer as millions spent on Homeless Hotels instead of housing
‘A lot of the stuff we import has its origin in North America,” Tierney said. “Not affected.”
Included are the NOAA building in Barre, HUD building in Burlington, and Natural Resources Conservation Service building in St. J.
“Vermonters cannot afford another $3800 a year to subsidize the President’s games,” Rodgers said.
Some neighbors and not-neighbors oppose the project for environmental, quality of life, anti-corporate, and anti-growth reasons.
According to a court filing from Tuesday, Unilever, headquartered in London, is said to have fired Stever in a bid to “mute the social mission” of Ben & Jerry’s — a mission that has also recently encompassed vocal opposition to Israel’s actions in the Gaza war.
“It’s lonely to be an entrepreneur and lonely to be a boss, so it’s nice to have someone to talk to who has some knowledge about business,” said Furst.
The bill does not require businesses to maintain a 40-hour pay structure for a 32-hour schedule, leaving the door open for less hours rather than increased pay.
Over the decades, Act 250 has grown into a broad regulatory framework that has hindered development while providing questionable benefits.
The mandate controls what cars are available, but not which cars consumers actually will buy. By 2035 the only cars available in VT would be EVs.
Governor Phil Scott’s housing plan includes expanding Act 250 exemptions into more towns and creating a small town housing financing program he calls ‘SPARC.’
AGs from California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island also co-signed the sternly-worded letter.
Despite the highest workplace safety and a 37.8 hour work week on avg., Vermont ranks low due to a 48.46 happiness index and $15,263 average disposable income.
The report notes that VT has 3.3 stores per 10,000 residents, while NY has the most with 4.3. At the bottom are UT, AZ, and NV all tied at 1.1 stores.
The battle against China in AI is crucial. The U.S. has a narrow lead but cannot become complacent.
Bob Murray and his wife, Carlie, bought the 60-acre plot of land and planted their first tree in 1976.
The funds will support construction of custom vending carts and finance a marketing campaign targeting cross-border shoppers.
On Saturday, December 21, Sugarbush Resort will debut its newest upgrade, the Heaven’s Gate Quad, providing a more spacious ride to the summit of Lincoln Peak.
Also, Vermont 2025 hunting and fishing licenses and lawbooks available
The $21.8 million project includes converting Newport City’s historic Sacred Heart Convent into 26 mixed-income rental units the high school into 24 condos.
Understanding the history of the U.S. and World Trade
A look Into Vermont’s vibrant wine culture.
On Tuesday, Beijing banned exports of antimony, gallium, and germanium to the US. China now dominates supplies of nearly two dozen strategic elements.
There are roughly 200 companies on the late-list provided by the state all with outstanding balances totaling close to $3 million as of October.
The change comes at what seems to be a significant time for regional co-ops as 2 other within 30 minutes have undergone significant changes in the last 6 yrs..
This fall, One Day In July surpassed $1 billion in assets under management. In May, One Day In July was ranked among the top 30 firms in the nation.
Dozens of people with empty plates and stomachs gathered at folding tables covered in traditional Jewish cuisine and manned by local Jewish people.
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Up to 10 years in prison for fourth offense of theft more than $250.
Despite the equality, the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development considers Vermont the second worst state in the nation to start a business.
New Hampshire has the lowest, although Red states seem to have greater rates of personal financial distress.
“We’re trying to start small and tackle this issue,” said a junior involved in the effort. “It’s hard to see the world destructing and not take action.”
A guide in Plain English!
Environmentalist: I conclude that although RGGI has been effective raising revenues it is not an effective CO2 emission reduction program.
A success story for collaborations between municipalities and businesses coming together to spur economic development in Vermont’s small towns.
Where can you buy a cheap hardware desk, find an antique embalming machine and pick up the pocket knife you had to give to security officials at the airport?
The event, hosted by the Vermont Community Development Association, will be held June 25 at the Hardwick Town House on Church Street.
Immigrant entrepreneur helps New Americans access the foods of their homelands and honor their heritage.
Galvion, headquartered in Montreal, manufactures protective head systems for use by law enforcement and military personnel, including the U.S. military.
“These cuts represent the seventh reduction to net metering compensation since 2017, a period that has seen a 32% drop in net metering installations,” Peter Sterling of industry trade group Renewable Energy Vermont said June 5.
With iSun filing for bankruptcy, one might wonder if legislators will think twice about overriding the Governor’s veto of H.289.
The RES Series Part I: The interests of renewable energy industrialists versus those of Vermont and the the environment.
President Biden and former president Donald Trump have found common ground. Still, they are fiercely competing to see who can hit China harder with tariffs.
The much-touted first Tesla dealership in VT opened in March in South Burlington, but some would-be buyers of its popular EVs still can’t get cars there.
While still in the design phase at the Public Utilities Commission, the economic devastation of Act 18 is already hitting home for small fuel dealers.
Vermont is no stranger to these kinds of attacks – and how it deals with them going forward will be key to its future success in the private and public sectors.
Painting With Purpose named inaugural winner of Joy and Jerry Meyers Cup, the entrepreneurship funding competition for UVM undergraduate students
States with low taxes, fewer restrictions are tops for economic outlook.
The bill says companies that distribute PCBs must pay for the testing and removal of the chemicals in Vermont’s schools.
Vermont’s approach to safer and happier work environments.
The report comes to defense of the state by suggesting they were deceived, but still acknowledges more could have been done to protect investors.
The simultaneous eatery openings on Friday, March 22, set up something of a competition..
Two Vermont business owners realized they not only shared a love of crypto trading but also merchandise with trend-driven, street-inspired designs.
Zach Pratico recently moved back to Rutland to launch his business, SmartScale360, that helps small and medium-sized business leverage offshore hiring.
“We don’t want to sit at home. We don’t want to collect from the system,” said the woman who overcame severe dyslexia and ADHD to found a growing leather products business now threatened by high taxes.
The Floor Report: 03/21/2024.
Andrew Breting graduated from Castleton University in 2017, but his love of the Castleton community inspired him to open multiple restaurants in the area.
Washington district constituents approached their senator after they were turned away from a business because they only carried cash.
VT clothing brand Thicket Adventure recently hit its Kickstarter goal of $30,000 after only four days.
Management last year rolled out parking fees, carpooling incentives and bus service improvements — but it may not be doing enough.
As the shift in working arrangements continues to reshape workers’ lives and the economy, Vermont looks likely to become a popular primary residence for many.
Taxes, inflation, vacancies, and shoplifting becoming too hard to bear.
Brushing aside previous concerns about a mild recession, Vermont’s economists told panel members that the economy and the state’s revenues are strengthening.
