Utilities halt disconnections during coronavirus crisis
Three of Vermont’s largest electric utilities, and its sole natural gas utility, will stop disconnections through the end of April, citing potential financial hardships customers may face from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Green Mountain Power, which provides electricity to approximately 266,000 customers, announced Sunday evening that it would be “suspending collections activities” through April […]
GMT COVID-19 Update: Stay home if possible, Free bus fare until April 1st, Some service suspended
Due to the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic, GMT would like to offer the following updates to our passengers. To begin, if passengers are able to stay home, please do so. We’re here to get nurses, doctors, child care workers, first responders, transit workers, and anyone else who needs us where they need to go, safely. […]
STERLING COLLGE’S SCHOOL OF THE NEW AMERICAN FARMSTEAD LAUNCHES FOUR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN WINE, CHEESE, SUSTAINABLE FOOD CRAFT, AND FARM & GARDEN MANAGEMENT
Sterling College’s School of the New American Farmstead Launches Four Professional Certificate Programs Wine, Cheese, Sustainable Food, and Farm & Garden Management All On The Menu for Professionals and Individuals; Credits for Dietitians Offered CRAFTSBURY COMMON, Vt.––March 10, 2020— A cheese cave, a castle vineyard, a hotel on the Point Reyes National Seashore, a Vermont […]
Special Report: Are Vermont Businesses Prepared for the Coronavirus?
3/11/2020 While there is only one confirmed case of the coronavirus in Vermont, experts say it’s only a matter of time before others are reported. As seasoned business coaches, we’ve observed that few businesses in Vermont are preparing for possible disruption from the coronavirus. It’s our strong belief that Vermont businesses which prepare, rather than […]
Call to Artists: Teach Art in Horsford’s Spectacular Landscape
Charlotte, Vermont, March 10, 2020 – Horsford Gardens and Nursery is welcoming artists to teach their own custom classes in its Art in the Garden series. There is no cost to use the nursery for a workshop, nor does Horsford’s receive any portion of class cost. Vermont and New York arts organizations are encouraged to […]
Windham Grows Business Accelerator Accepting Applications for Next Cohort
Windham Grows Business Accelerator Accepting Applications for Next Cohort BRATTLEBORO, VT — Windham Grows, a food and agriculture business accelerator that connects entrepreneurs with mentoring, industry connections and support, is accepting applications for its spring/summer 2020 program. Windham Grows is part of Strolling of the Heifers, whose mission is connecting people with healthy local food, […]
Members Championing Change: Villanti Printers
Since Villanti Printers opened our doors in 1959 we have been committed to doing business the right way: producing vibrant, high quality print and mail, sustainably. In addition to producing dynamic, impactful work for our clients, Villanti believes that ensuring the health of the planet and cultivating a high-quality team and workplace is simply the […]
VBSR Announces Newest Champion Member Mamava
Mamava joins leading Vermont businesses for People, Planet and Prosperity Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) announces this week that Mamava will join the organization’s Champion Members. VBSR is a business association with over 730 members who work to foster a business ethic that sets a high standard within the Vermont professional community for protecting […]
Agency Will Employ Blockchain Tracking Technology For 2020 Hemp Season
Vermont company Trace will deploy first-in-the-nation hemp tracking system The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) recently finalized a strategic contract with Vermont based company Trace, to utilize the company’s blockchain-based platform with a secure soil-to-shelf hemp registration, licensing and enforcement tracking system. This first-in-the-nation hemp tracking system will allow the Agency to […]
Union Mutual Triples Plunge Fundraising Record
Union Mutual was proudly represented by over 60 employees, independent agency partners, vendors, friends, and family members in the Penguin Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Vermont on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at the Burlington Waterfront. With the widespread support of hundreds of donors, the “Union Mutual Popsicles” were able to set yet another new high-water […]
