Business

Economy summit coming to Grand Summit in May

Registration is now open for the ninth annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit. This annual learning and networking event will be held on Tuesday, May 12, at Mount Snow's Grand Summit hotel. Registration information and a full schedule of the day’s events can be found at www.sovermontzone.com/summit...

Regional priority project list for Windham County announced

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), the economic development organization for Windham County, announces the regional priority projects (RPP) list for this year. The annual list ranks the top 10 priority projects as determined by a committee made up of members from BDCC, the Windham...

Recent real estate statistics from the region

The National Association of Realtors reports that Windham County buyers currently have access to 468 homes for sale, with a median price of $529,000 and a median of 116 days on market, while homes typically sell for 97% of the list price and about 3.1% below it. Month-over-month for-sale count fell...

Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders nominations sought

The Southern Vermont Young Professionals (SoVTYP) and Shires Young Professionals (SYP) are seeking nominations for the 2026 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders awards, which honor community and professional leaders in all fields, who are between the ages of 21 and 40. Each year, the Southern Vermont...

The Vermont building is among other New England state buildings on the Avenue of the States at the Big E.

VT vendors sought for Big E

Each September, the Big E Fair transforms West Springfield into a massive celebration of food, culture, and commerce. The Vermont Building—one of six public market–style buildings on the Avenue of the States—features a curated mix of Vermont food producers, makers, and retailers that highlight the...

BDCC hosts department of labor speaker

Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) will host the third session of the Windham County Leadership series on Friday, February 13. The event, which includes lunch, will run from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 45 Chickering Drive, Suite 001. The program will feature...

IMA Financial Group, Inc. announces a partnership with The Richards Group

IMA Financial Group Inc., a North American insurance brokerage specializing in risk management, employee benefits, and wealth management, has announced a strategic partnership with The Richards Group, a family-owned independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm serving New England. Effective...

From left: Matt Bullock, Chad Bullock, and Marcus Munsill, the owners of The Golf Attic, a golf simulator in Wilmington. Lauren Harkawik

The Golf Attic aims to offer a sanctuary for serious golfers and new golfers alike

WILMINGTON—At Wilmington’s newest sports-themed business, The Golf Attic, golf pro Marcus Munsill has teamed up with his sons, Chad Bullock and Matt Bullock, to provide a welcoming practice and play space for serious golfers and newbies alike.
The Golf Attic, which is open to the public,...

Mill & Whistle partners Michael Moreno, executive chef, left; Liz Christo, center; and Drew Christo, right. Lauren Harkawik

A new go-to early breakfast spot

Amid its first ski season, Mill & Whistle aims to be a destination for locals and visitors alike
WILMINGTON—Those who have sought an early-morning breakfast on the go have a new option at their fingertips: Mill & Whistle, the new cafe and marketplace, is now open...

Lindsey Brown-Rosso, left, and Dave Rosso, right, owners of the East Dover General Store. Lauren Harkawik

A newly-restored general store is a link to generations past in East Dover

EAST DOVER—Before she ever dreamed she would helm the East Dover General Store, Lindsey Brown-Rosso received a gift: a ledger that detailed what was purchased at the general store when it was under the ownership of W.C. Halladay. The ledger was dated 1893, and it detailed purchases made by Brown-...