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In July's VermontBiz, our focus is on what's working and what's not in Vermont's business and economics. Check out our full interview with Kevin Lesage about his fast-growing digital analytics company Searchlight and how he's building jobs and better data for Vermonters. And even though there's no snow on the ground, Vermont resorts reported the strongest ski season in over 10 years. VermontBiz al...

In June’s VermontBiz, we shine the spotlight on innovation in the sciences and the arts! A statewide weather monitoring network developed by UVM will help give all Vermonters early access to extreme weather events, and a crossstate energy partnership will help manage increased electric demand. Plus, seeing a gap in the arts helped one new Vermonter fill a niche in Middlebury. In environmental news...

In May’s VermontBiz, we focus on something that’s on everyone’s mind these days: local economics and affordability. The Crop Cash Program that makes our beloved farmer’s markets more affordable for SNAP benefits users and puts more dollars in the pockets of local farmers continues this year, but funding may be in question. VermontBiz also reports on the story of a local spa owner that’s building s...

In April’s edition of VermontBiz, we meet the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Citizen of the Year: Associated General Contractors of Vermont Executive Vice President Richard Wobby. Wobby was recognized not only for his decades of leadership in Vermont’s construction industry, but for his extensive record of community service, (and the energy and heart he brings to it.) In Legislative ne...

In March’s VermontBiz we turn the spotlight on Vermont Banking. Vermont's financial sector enters 2026 navigating one of the most complex operating environments in recent memory. Challenges include housing scarcity, rate uncertainty, commercial demand, and a fiercely competitive landscape. We also look at Serve, Earn, Learn - a paid service learning collaborative designed to encourage high school...

In February’s VermontBiz we bring you an in depth interview with Tasha Wallis, executive director of the Lamoille County Planning Commission. We learn more about how planning officials and business owners are teaming up to secure the county’s long-term economic stability by expanding tourism and manufacturing We also give you the highlights of Governor Scott’s $9.4 billion budget. As revenues slow...

In our most anticipated issue of the year, January’s VermontBiz brings you Vermont’s top 100+ companies ranked by sales revenue. And this 39th edition is packed- with charts showing Vermont’s fastest growing companies and profiles of Bethel Mills, Smugglers Notch, Norwich University and others. Plus, we identify firms to keep your eye on for their growth and innovation over the last 5 years, inclu...

In December’s VermontBiz, we talk to Liz Schiller, executive director of Champlain Medical: a locally owned small business built around a simple idea: Employers need a health care partner that’s accessible, responsive and human. In other health news: research by scientists at the University of Vermont has identified simple blood tests that can predict a person’s risk for cognitive impairment long...

In November’s VermontBiz we set our sights on the stars! Our special section on the 16th annual Rising Stars Class of 2025, highlights the 40 most promising new leaders in Vermont under 40 years of age. We profile Ryan Christiansen, president and head distiller of Caledonia Spirits, named Rising Stars Alumnus of the Year for 2025. Starting with a 15-gallon still and a Mercury station wagon, the be...

In October’s VermontBiz we take a close look at Vermont’s summer tourism and making nice with Canada. By most accounts, the summer tourism season in Vermont — generally, late May to early September — was decent. There were some concerning shortcomings and some solid wins. VermontBiz’ Economic Report on Bennington County finds that there is a lot going on! It is unique in that it has two distinct r...

In September’s VermontBiz, we focus on the Franklin County Economic Report. Even with its well diversified economy, Northwestern Vermont faces pressures from housing costs, labor shortages and most recently a reduction in visitors from Quebec. VermontBiz gets down and dirty with a feature on Vermont’s iconic dirt roads! Spanning over 8500 miles, they contribute to the state’s rustic charm, and are...

August’s VermontBiz celebrates Danforth Pewter’s Golden Anniversary! For 50 years, Danforth has been dedicated to creating exceptional, handcrafted pewter gifts. What began as a chance meeting between a young woodworker and a talented metalworker sparked the beginning of something extraordinary. The Addison County Economic report reveals thriving, diverse industries and a changing agricultural lan...

In July’s VermontBiz we bring you the Chittenden County Economic Report. This diversified economy is a major driver of state jobs and revenue. We also highlight the transformation of the Switchback Beer Garden into the Switchback Beer Garden & Smokehouse, signaling a bold new direction for the popular brewery. VermontBiz has another story on tap about a bold new venture coming to the heart of Manc...

In June’s VermontBiz, we take a close look at Rutland. From one side of the county to the other, its communities are buzzing with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Our conversations with community leaders indicate that the county’s economy is steady and providing new opportunities but organizations are braced for federal funding cuts and potential losses. In Environmental news, Vermont missed its emi...

In May’s VermontBiz, meet the writer behind the profiles that we’ve been featuring since 2002! Our own Joyce Marcel has explored everything from the unexpected success of croutons to the cutting edge technology of electric airplanes. After writing more than 200 cover stories, she is putting away her pencil looking forward to retirement. VermontBiz reports on the economic upheaval for agricultural...

In April’s edition of VermontBiz we take a close look at Killington Mountain Resort, which is set to undergo a metamorphosis to solidify its reputation as a world-class, four-season destination. We discuss this public private partnership with Michael Sneyd,[snaid] president of the Resort Residential Division for Great Gulf, who is spearheading the project. At the University of Vermont, an academic...

In March’s VermontBiz we turn the spotlight on Windsor County. Restaurants and retail businesses had one of their best years in 2024 -and saw their bottom lines increase as the pandemic finally moved to the rearview. At long last, some dreams are becoming visible. We also look at what it takes to create a tech focused business ecosystem in Springfield. The Black River Innovation Campus recipe incl...

In February’s VermontBiz we bring you a profile of Corinne Prevot, the young owner, founder and designer of the proudly made-in-Vermont outdoors accessories brand Skida. Learn how this Pennsylvania native’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the outdoors turned a high school hobby into a thriving Vermont business. VermontBiz’s Economic Report focuses on Lamoille county: preparing for growth, i...

In our most anticipated issue of the year, January’s VermontBiz brings you Vermont’s top 111 companies ranked by sales revenue. And this 38th edition is packed with charts showing Vermont’s fastest growing companies from last year to 36 years ago, with profiles of Vermont Smoke and Cure, Connor Contracting, Ivy Computer and others. Plus, we identify firms to keep your eye on for their growth and i...

In December’s VermontBiz, we profile a pilot program that helps individuals with bachelor’s degrees attain their teaching certification while earning a salary and gaining classroom experience. Can it solve Vermont’s teacher shortage crisis? We also speak to Matthew Vaughan, chief scientist at the Lake Champlain Basin Program, and Rebecca Diehl, a research assistant professor at UVM, to learn how L...

November’s VermontBiz profiles Lisa Keysar - President and CEO of Montpelier’s Union Mutual of Vermont. This year the company celebrates its 150th anniversary and Keysar is the 15th person to be the company’s CEO and the first woman to lead the firm since it was founded in 1874. A Migrant Justice study spotlights the numerous challenges faced by immigrant workers on dairy farms throughout the stat...

In October’s VermontBiz we profile Innovator and community organizer HB Lozito, co-founder and executive director of the Brattleboro nonprofit Out in the Open, whose mission is to connect rural LGBTQIA+ people to build community, visibility, knowledge and power. Travel and tourism has been one of Vermont's strongest industries for more than a century. This year, officials are just hoping for regul...

In September’s VermontBiz, we profile Janice St St. Onge, a true pioneer in the investment community who has been working quietly to improve the economy for several decades. In 2011, she created the for profit Flex Fund - providing flexible risk capital for young companies in Vermont's food system, forestry and clean technology spaces We also look at the Construction industry which is having a tre...

August’s VermontBiz profiles Joyce Judy, the longtime president of Community College of Vermont. During her tenure at CCV, Judy has transformed the college into a leader in innovation and creativity — qualities not typically associated with community colleges. In many ways CCV is reinventing what a college can be! In more sobering news, the Green Mountain Care Board reports that the state health c...

In July’s VermontBiz we profile Michael Monte — a man with a passion to do the right thing. This indomitable community organizer and housing advocate continues to fight for the community he loves as executive director of the Champlain Housing Trust — the largest community land trust in the country! We also talk with Blumenthal Enterprises’ Will Jeffries, who helps innovators transform concepts int...