Members in the News

Jul
08

NOFA-VT: Jack Lazor Memorial Soil Health Stewards Dig In

Vermont (Statewide) – 15 Vermont farmers are taking the time during their busy 2021 growing season to gather, learn from experts, and share knowledge about soil. The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) launched the Soil Health Stewards program in April 2021 to honor the legacy and wisdom of Jack Lazor, an organic farming […]

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Jul
01

U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Rapid Response Program Awards $1.8 Million to VCLF for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) has been awarded $1.8 million dollars from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI (community development financial institution) Rapid Response Program, to deploy to Vermont businesses and communities hit hardest by COVID-19. VCLF is among 863 CDFIs nationwide awarded a total of $1.25 billion dollars in Rapid Response Program […]

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Jun
30

Vermont Federal Credit Union is recognized by Forbes Magazine as a Best-In-State Credit Union for the 4th consecutive year

Burlington, VT – For the fourth year in a row, Vermont Federal Credit Union has been awarded Best-In-State Credit Union by Forbes Magazine. Forbes and Statista identified America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2021 based on an independent survey of approximately 25,000 US consumers who were asked to rate credit unions at which they have or previously […]

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Jun
30

Small Business Member Spotlight: Outpatch

Outpatch is a Vermont-based and veteran-owned company with the goal of using the tourism industry to increase funding to local nonprofits. Launched in February 2021, they sell stick-on patches that represent specific communities and donate 50% of the proceeds to nonprofits supporting those communities. Founder Henry Rosario left the Army in 2017 to pursue humanitarian service. […]

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Salvation Farms Receives $77,550 From the Chittenden Solid Waste District

Williston, VT – The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) is pleased to announce that Salvation Farms will be receiving $77,550 for the second Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) awarded by CSWD and approved by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources. Salvation Farms is a federally recognized non-profit with a mission to build increased resilience in Vermont’s food system through agricultural […]

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Jun
23

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Accepting Applicants for 2022 Sunshine Fund

Local nonprofits selected for program will receive 100% of guest donations for their cause Waitsfield, Vt. (June 21, 2021) — Lawson’s Finest Liquids is excited to announce that it is accepting applications from Vermont nonprofit organizations for the 2022 Sunshine Fund. Created to assist nonprofits that support the environment and the people of Vermont, the Sunshine Fund is the heart […]

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Jun
17

Local Motion Puts Businesses on the Map…the Interactive Map

Burlington, VT – Local Motion announces it has launched a new Interactive Biking and Walking Map of the Greater Burlington area and beyond. Developed for mobile phones, www.vtbikeped.org is a web-based map that will pinpoint user locations and track their progress as they navigate the Island Line Trail as well as local streets. The map will help them “know where […]

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Jun
16

H&B HR Intelligence has opened the 2021 VT Benefits Survey

From Hickok & Boardman HR Intelligence: Since 2001, Hickok & Boardman HR Intelligence has conducted an annual survey of Vermont area employers, capturing their thoughts and actions as they respond to the ever-changing benefits marketplace. As the marketplace is ever-changing, so is our survey, with this year having questions on ICHRA’s, as well as new questions in […]

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Goodrich Farm of Salisbury, Vermont Wins 2021 Dairy Sustainability Award

Unique Farm Powered Anaerobic Digester partnership with Vanguard Renewables, Middlebury College, and Vermont Gas Systems recycles farm and food waste into carbon negative renewable natural gas. Boston, Mass. (June 14, 2021) – Today the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced that Goodrich Farm of Salisbury, Vermont is the winner of a 2021 Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award. The […]

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Jun
14

National Life Group Foundation Awards $500,000 to Let’s Grow Kids

Montpelier, Vermont – The National Life Group Foundation announced a $500,000 grant, the largest single award in its history, to Let’s Grow Kids to advance the campaign for high-quality, affordable child care for all Vermont families who need it by 2025. The grant is intended both to boost Vermont families’ ability to find the best […]

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