Business

Camps for young athletes help build skills

DOVER- Fresh off a successful winter season, Vermont Academy at Mount Snow is rolling out a new mountain bike program for the summer. The summer-long weekly camps are meant to build skills for middle- and high-school-age athletes looking to improve and hone their techniques. The bike...

One of the new-to-you buses the MOOver is buying.

One of the new-to-you buses the MOOver is buying.

MOOver to add to its bus fleet

WILMINGTON: The MOOver is buying three used buses to replace vehicles that will soon be retired.
The company has recently begun purchasing high-quality, low mileage used buses instead of new ones. It can take up to 16 months to receive a new bus order, and the MOOver can purchase two or...

Deb Stephenson

BS&L boss named to ABA council

Brattleboro- The American Bankers Association has selected Deb Stephenson, president and CEO of Brattleboro Savings & Loan, to serve on ABA’s Community Bankers Council.
Stephenson attended the ABA Community Bankers Council semi-annual meeting in Indian Wells, CA, May 6 and 7. Bankers...

Campgrounds open for the season

VERMONT- Just in time for the long holiday weekend, campsites on the Green Mountain National Forest will open Friday, May 23. The forest offers several recreational opportunities including picnicking, camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting, boating, and biking. The Forest Service has...

Chris Estes at the 2024 economy summit.

Economy summit returns

DOVER - Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation and Bennington County Regional Commission are hosting the eighth annual Southern VT Economy Summit at Mount Snow Resort on Tuesday, May 20. The event will feature guest speakers from around the country, state, and region.
Keynote speaker...

Financial planning session

BRATTLEBORO - As businesses across the region contend with the unpredictable impacts of tariffs and shifting trade policies, the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation is offering a new educational session designed to help business owners take the first step toward proactive financial...

WheelPad units under construction at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wilmington. Courtesy WheelPad

Local business partners with state, local funders

WILMINGTON - WheelPad L3C designs and builds modular, accessible living spaces for people with mobility challenges, including veterans, individuals recovering from injuries, and older adults who wish to age in place.
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation worked through the Vermont...

Sessions to help buy, sell businesses

BRATTLEBORO - More than 200,000 small business owners throughout New England and New York state are planning to retire in the next few years.
The largest avoidable source of job loss is from business closings due to owner retirement. Only 20% of business owners say they have a plan for...

Participants enjoying the Vermont Craft Beer & Chili Stroll at Memorial Hall. Photo by Tim Dolan

La Casita named chili contest winner

WILMINGTON - The Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the Vermont Craft Beer & Chili Stroll on Friday, March 28. The annual event brought together local breweries, restaurants, community members, and visitors for an evening of bold flavors, live entertainment, and...

Fraud alert warns of scam customs, border officer calls

The Vermont Treasurer’s office reports that several Vermonters have received unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to be US Customs and Border Protection officers.
The callers asked for personally identifiable information, such as date of birth and address, and financial account...