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Vermont Maple recognizes outstanding members

Vermont Business Magazine The Board of Directors of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA) presented the 2026 Annual Maple Awards as part of the Vermont Maple Conference held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Vermont State University, Randolph campus. Annual Awards include Sugar Maker of the Year, Vermont Maple Person of the Year, and the Sumner Williams Lifetime Achievement Award. These award recipients exemplify the best of Vermont Maple and the VMSMA Board is honored to recognize their contributions and achievements.

Vermont · 1d

WCAX

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FAA grounds all flights nationwide due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’

Burlington, VT · 13h

VTDigger

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I live in my barn so I can afford to stay in Vermont

Not every short-term rental belongs to a wealthy out-of-stater. For some of us, it’s the only way to survive. Read the story on VTDigger here: I live in my barn so I can afford to stay in Vermont .

Vermont · 2d

The Money Overview

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Homeowners in Oregon, Kansas, New Jersey and Vermont can defer, freeze or recover part of their property taxes, and Vermont’s late claims run to March 15 with a $150 fee

Older and disabled homeowners in four states can put off, freeze or win back part of a property tax bill, and each state runs on its own calendar. Oregon takes late deferral applications through Dec. 1, Vermont accepts late credit claims until March 15 with a $150 fee, Kansas opens its freeze refund filing on […] The post Homeowners in Oregon, Kansas, New Jersey and Vermont can defer, freeze or recover part of their property taxes, and Vermont’s late claims run to March 15 with a $150 fee appeared first on The Money Overview .

New Jersey · 1d

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Wepinion gets $100K from Green Mountain Accelerator Fund

Vaughn Micciche built Wepinion with AI coding tools and about 30,000 prompts so no one has to make a decision alone. Vermont Business Magazine Solo founder Vaughn Micciche built Wepinion Inc. with AI coding tools and about 30,000 prompts, from his Quonset hut in Pittsfield, Vermont, so no one has to make a decision alone. Micciche is now scaling Wepinion with a $100,000 investment match from the Green Mountain Accelerator Fund.

Pittsfield, VT · 1d

VTDigger

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Vermont needs a growth plan that adds up

Neither new taxes nor new residents will rescue Vermont. Homegrown industry and artificial intelligence might. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont needs a growth plan that adds up .

Vermont · 1d

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Vermonters Consider Alternative Heat Sources Amid Soaring Fuel Costs

The 250 gallons of heating oil that Nate Thames had delivered to his Vershire home last fall cost him $3.21 per gallon, or about $800. This August, after heating oil prices spiked to $4.73 per gallon, that same delivery ran him nearly $1,200. Relatively speaking, though, his timing was good: Prices in Vermont just soared past $6 per gallon.

Vermont · 2d

VTDigger

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In a challenging year, Vermont’s outdoor business leaders are full of optimism

While federal policy has left some businesses on shaky ground, officials and business owners agree that outdoor recreation could increase its role in the state’s economy. Read the story on VTDigger here: In a challenging year, Vermont’s outdoor business leaders are full of optimism .

Vermont · 1d

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Community Heart & Soul welcomes three new team members

Community Heart & Soul has announced the addition of three new staff hirings: Josh Kaiel, Program Associate; Kush Sharma, Market Development Associate; and Miranda Degreenia, Operations & Communications Coordinator. These new staff members bring expertise in community development, partnership building, and communications to Community Heart & Soul as the organization continues to expand its national reach in helping to build stronger, healthier, and more economically vibrant small cities and towns.

Shelburne, VT · 2d

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Southern Vermont Employee Ownership Forum

What Southern Vermont Heard at the Employee Ownership Forum. On Friday, November 6, the turnout was great. Local business owners, co-op members, and our partners in business and government filled the Winston Prouty Center in Brattleboro to work on a question most owners put off: what happens to the business when I step away. BDCC and the Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) hosted the Southern Vermont Employee Ownership Forum, and we want to share what we covered and what I’d ask owners to do next.

Brattleboro, VT · 18h

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Empty offices linger in downtown Burlington as work habits change

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The effects of the pandemic can still be seen in empty offices across Chittenden County, especially in downtown Burlington, where the vacancy rate remains above its pre-pandemic level. A firm that tracks real estate says there was a 6.9% vacancy rate in Burlington’s central business district...

Burlington, VT · 2d

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Economic Development: VEPC delivering results, global captive insurance, Windham manufacturing

VEPC - Delivering Results. Vermont Department of Economic Development With housing demand continuing to far exceed supply, groups across state government are working quickly to meet the moment. This is where the Community and Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) comes in, with the potential to support $2 billion in investments by 2035. The tax increment financing tool is designed to help communities invest in critical infrastructure, which can be the key to unlocking development.

Windham County, VT · 1d

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Heritage Family CU opens Contact Center, reaffirming commitment to Rutland

From left to right, Association of Vermont Credit Unions President/Chief Executive Officer Carrie Allen, Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Executive Director Sarah Furman, Rutland City Alderman Alex Adams, Heritage Family Credit Union President/CEO Chris Gomez, and City of Rutland Mayor Tom Donahue. Vermont Business Magazine Heritage Family...

Rutland, VT · 3d

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Program to assist Vermont, New Hampshire farmers with conservation planning

A $6.4 million grant will help more than 200 livestock farms across Vermont and New Hampshire develop conservation plans.

Vermont · 1d

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Vermont business leaders cite cost pressures during visit with Boston Fed

Vermont’s tourism and hospitality industries are feeling pressure from rising costs and shifting consumer habits, a group of executives told Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins during a roundtable this week in Killington. Several of the business leaders said they had raised prices to cope with across-the-board...

Vermont · 2d

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Weekly unemployment claims stay elevated

By Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Vermont's weekly unemployment claims fell last week but are on the rise, typical of the seasonal trend. For the week ending November 7, 2026, the Vermont Department of Labor reported that there were 482 new claims, down 5 from the previous week and up 69 from last year at this time. Summer hiring typically drives claims down, while they begin to climb in the fall before extreme swings in claims occur around the holidays.

Vermont · 15h

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Cashman attends Small Business Hearing in Albany

ALBANY | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) attended a legislative hearing in Albany Tuesday morning on the impact and effectiveness of economic development programs that were funded in this year’s state budget. “Throughout the duration of my recent municipal tour, I have been able to sit down and speak...

Albany, NY · 3d

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Adirondack employers and businesses join forces to address rural child care

Employers and the greater Adirondack community came together on Thursday, Oct. 29 to launch a five-county business coalition aimed at addressing how families can’t find child care and how providers face an unsustainable business model. The event, “Child Care Is Everyone’s Business: Building a Stronger Adirondack Region,” brought together...

Warren County, NY · 23h