By Amy Collett Opening a business used to involve high startup costs, piles of inventory, and an ecologically unfriendly amount of waste. But if your dream is to become an ECOpreneur, there are options – and they don’t require overconsumption […]
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Grants available for Vermont businesses with 1-4 employees
The Micro Business Development program is offering Covid-relief grants up to $5,000 for qualified Vermont small businesses of 1- 4 employees. The Vermont Community Action Partnership and The Micro Business Development Program have come together to establish the E.M.B.R.A.C.E. (Economic […]
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The Dog Wizard Rutland opens to provide transformative dog training service
National franchise offers vital service during Covid-19 pandemic The Dog Wizard has announced the opening of a new corporate location in Rutland, providing pet owners throughout the region with its innovative dog training service that has garnered a national reputation […]
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Vermont calls on local businesses to join holiday shopping campaign
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture and Vermont Dept. of Tourism will highlight local producers and merchants The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets in collaboration with the Dept. of Tourism will launch a holiday shopping promotional campaign to highlight […]
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Local currencies stimulate business
By Curt Peterson From Oct. 12 through Nov. 12, individuals who spend $30 or more at participating businesses and ask to use “Real Bucks” in participating towns will receive $10 off their total purchase (while supplies last). Participating businesses will […]
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CBD candy takes off in Killington
By Katy Savage Stephen Frankel has a Chinese proverb he lives by: “Man who sells oranges will always tell you his is the sweetest. Taste them and decide for yourself.” Frankel, a martial arts teacher, heard the proverb from his […]
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Kalow Tech expands offerings in Rutland
There’s new life at a 60- year old former industrial building in the heart of Rutland County these days. Kalow Technologies, a highly integrated contract manufacturer, recently completed an extensive renovation to over 85,000 square feet of space at 155 […]
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RYP hosts professional development series
RUTLAND— Rutland Young Professionals is hosting a four-week professional development series throughout the month of September, focusing on Playing Politics in the Office.When most people think of office politics, they have a visceral negative reaction. But here’s the thing: When […]
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GW Plastics acquired by Swedish company Nolato
Bethel, Royalton facilities expect few changes By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger A Swedish company has agreed to buy the Bethel-based GW Plastics in a deal that is expected to be final in September. The publicly traded Nolato develops and produces polymer products […]
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Chamber, REDC to merge
New organization will more efficiently serve region, businesses, aid community development RUTLAND—Two of Rutland County’s key community and economic development organizations have decided to merge. The boards of Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) and Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce voted […]