Business

Refurbished inn aims to be a destination for locals, visitors

DOVER - In the newly redesigned Inn at Mount Snow, one of the first features one notices is the common spaces.
The inn’s long corridors of sleeping spaces extend outward from a collection of common spaces. They include a vast living room with multiple seating areas, a game room with a...

BDCC seminar on intellectual property

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) presents “Protecting What You Create: Patents, Trademarks,
Copyrights & Real-World IP Risks.” This webinar is intended for members of the business community seeking to understand the fundamentals and nuances of...

Randy Capitani signs the purchase and sale agreement to transfer ownership of The Deerfield Valley News to Vermont Independent Media. Looking on is VIM board prsident Steve Mundahl. Photo by Lynn Barrett

Vermont Independent Media, Publisher of The Commons, Acquires The Deerfield Valley News

BRATTLEBORO, VT— July 10, 2025—Vermont Independent Media (VIM), publisher of The Commons, a leading nonprofit newspaper dedicated to independent journalism and civic engagement serving Southern Vermont, announced today it has purchased The Deerfield Valley News, a loved and respected weekly that...

With help from business contest, Cherry Press makes its mark

WILMINGTON - Make It On Main Street third-place winner Cherry Press Printmaking has opened its doors. The print shop, which is owned by print artist Corinne Rhodes, is located inside Arthouse, at 12 South Main Street.
Recently, Rhodes was busy at work inside her shop, where she was...

Hospital earns top rank for acute care

BRATTLEBORO - Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) has been ranked by the Lown Institute Hospital Index as Vermont’s number one acute care hospital in the areas of patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, community benefit, pay equity, and racial inclusivity.
BMH also received five “A”...

Stormwater permits required for construction

VERMONT- With this year’s construction season underway, the Department of Environmental Conservation wants to remind Vermonters about requirements to help protect the state’s waterways.
Construction activities require a Construction Stormwater Permit under the Vermont Construction General...

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Succession seminar open to all businesses

MANCHESTER — The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Berkshire Bank, presents “Breakfast with Berkshire: Business Succession Planning,” a timely event for business owners considering the future of their companies. The breakfast event will take place on Tuesday, June 17...

Seminars on business social media

WINDHAM COUNTY- In response to growing demand from local business owners, the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation presents a new, hands-on seminar with Brittany Winfield, of The Winfield Creative, titled “Social Media Around My Schedule.” The workshop, offered at two convenient times and...

Businesses invited to network event

WILMINGTON – Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation announces that its BizConnect series will continue in the Deerfield Valley. Local business owners and leaders are invited to attend on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 to 7 pm, at 19 South Main. This event is hosted by the Southern Vermont...

Timely panel to talk journalism, media

Stratton- The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural symposium, “Civic Discourse and Journalism,” a timely and dynamic panel event taking place on Tuesday, June 24, from 10 am to 12 pm at Stratton Mountain Resort.
This two-hour symposium will bring together...