An Impact Investor’s Musings: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Investing in Rural Communities
By Janice St. Onge, President, Flexible Capital Fund, L3C Since 2011 I’ve been running the Flexible Capital Fund, L3C (the Flex Fund), a for-profit, impact investment fund and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The Flex Fund provides flexible, patient risk capital in the form of revenue based financing, debt and equity, to growing companies in […]
MACLAY ARCHITECTS WILL BECOME VERMONT INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE – MACLAY STUDIO
Maclay Architects and Vermont Integrated Architecture, P.C. (VIA) are excited to announce that Maclay Architects will become “VIA – Maclay Studio” as of January 1, 2024. The staff at Maclay Architects will become VIA employees at that time. Nationally-recognized as a pioneer of sustainable architecture, Bill Maclay has been practicing in the Mad River Valley […]
DeltaClimeVT climate economy accelerator seeks entrepreneurs for Energy 2024 cohort
The DeltaClimeVT climate economy business accelerator is seeking innovative, start-up and/or seed stage, energy companies offering innovative products or services aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to help Vermont meet its climate goals. During Energy 2024, entrepreneurs will work directly with Vermont utilities who are looking to deploy innovative services and technologies […]
Next Generation Wood-Based Textiles Offer Northern Forest Market Development Opportunities
The potential for wood to replace plastic in woven and nonwoven textiles is progressing rapidly, offering new market development opportunities across the Northern Forest region, according to a new Market Opportunity Assessment commissioned by the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF). Forest to Fiber: Next-Generation Pathways for Vermont and Regional Leadership in Wood-Based Fiber and Textiles, […]
Food Connects: Creating a Regional Food System, One Warehouse at a Time
Food Connects in Brattleboro, Vt. is among a group of New England food hubs that are building a sustainable, regional supply chain. Richard Berkfield, executive director of Food Connects, has a vision that someday soon, Vermont farmers and food producers will be able to supply more food to more people in the region. In doing […]
Fuse Recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business by American League of Bicyclists
Fuse Recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business by American League of Bicyclists The award-winning youth marketing agency in Vermont joins more than 1,400 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more Bicycle Friendly America. The League of American Bicyclists recognized Fuse in September 2023 with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning it […]
Gov. Scott Appoints David Epstein to the VT School Construction Aid Task Force
Governor Scott has appointed David Epstein, AIA, of TruexCullins, to the Vermont School Construction Aid Task Force, a group created by the Vermont Legislature to examine issues relating to Vermont school construction aid. David has been a longtime advocate for Vermont public schools and has worked for many years to reinstate a new Vermont school […]
New England Federal Credit Union and VSECU Commit $250,000 in Grants for Flood Disaster Relief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2023 MEDIA CONTACTS: Simeon Chapin, Head of Social Impact NEFCU/VSECU 802-371-5123 schapin@vsecu.com New England Federal Credit Union and VSECU Commit $250,000 in Grants for Flood Disaster Relief Immediate Relief and Long-Term Support for Individuals, Families and Businesses Ravaged by Floods Montpelier, VT – In a coordinated effort, New England Federal […]
NEFCU and VSECU Partner with the Vermont Community Foundation on Flood Disaster Recovery Loan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2023 MEDIA CONTACTS: Simeon Chapin, Head of Social Impact NEFCU/VSECU 802-371-5123 schapin@vsecu.com Molly Walsh The Vermont Community Foundation 802-388-3355 ext. 264 mwalsh@vermontcf.org NEFCU and VSECU Partner with the Vermont Community Foundation on Flood Disaster Recovery Loan Supporting Vermonters with Interest-Free Member Emergency Loans Montpelier, VT […]
Going for Gold: Restaurants with Local Flavor Shine During Gold Barn Month!
Going for Gold: Restaurants with Local Flavor Shine During Gold Barn Month! Vermont Fresh Network Announces Locally-Sourced, Limited Release Menu Items with Gold Barn Member Restaurants RICHMOND, VT – Farm to table dining is a quintessential Vermont experience – and this May, Vermont Fresh Network (VFN) is celebrating their Gold Barn designated restaurants across the […]
