Business

Jacki Murano

After shutdown, broker goes out on her own

DOVER - After 16 years in real estate, Jacki Murano has opened her own real estate company, Southern Vermont Realty Group. The business, which has an office at 278 Route 100 in West Dover, hit the ground running when it opened its doors this past fall, and is poised to nearly double the size of...

Ski museum program looks at board graphics

STOWE- Join ski and snowboard industry creatives Thursday, March 25, at 7 pm for the free Virtual Red Bench discussion, “The Art of The Graphic.” Many say it’s the graphic that sells the gear, so some of the top designers and creative directors in the ski and snowboard industry will take part in...

MOOver resumes free Medicaid rides

ROCKINGHAM – The MOOver has resumed providing Medicaid transportation to qualified clients in southern Windsor County and Windham County.
These rides are for non-emergency medical transportation only, such as rides to the doctor’s, pharmacy, opioid treatments, adult day care, dialysis, and...

Coaches sought for Girls on the Run

VERMONT- Girls on the Run Vermont’s spring coach registration is open and seeking additional coaches.
Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in third through eighth grades to be joyful, healthy, and confident. The eight-week...

SEVCA offers free weatherization services

WESTMINSTER- SEVCA currently has openings for no-cost weatherization services and is accepting applications. Some applicants will receive services this year. SEVCA provides complete weatherization services, from energy education to weatherization and energy retrofits. These free upgrades save...

AARP grants for community challenge program

VERMONT- AARP Vermont invites community organizations and local governments across the state to apply for the 2021 Community Challenge grant program, now through April 14. Grants fund quick-action projects that can range from several hundred dollars for small, short-term activities to several...

Local Realtor sells over $194 million

DOVER- On February 3, Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country Realtors held its annual awards meeting via Zoom. CEO and owner Tami Berkley Purcell told the group that Berkley & Veller remains the largest independent real estate agency in southern Vermont. Berkley & Veller had its best...

First Trax Sports Shop has seen a 30% drop in business, according to its owner John Grush.

Ski shop makes do during COVID

Note: This is another installment in our series about how the pandemic is impacting local people. DOVER- Mount Snow, under the management of Vail Resorts, has once again started up their seasonal skiing operations, bringing some much-needed business into the Deerfield Valley, even if COVID-19...

Federal disaster loan program extended a year

WASHINGTON, DC- The US Small Business Administration has announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program for the COVID-19 pandemic disaster declaration is extended to December 31, 2021. The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19...

Crosby-Gannett Fund to help local organizations

BRATTLEBORO- Funding is now available for organizations in the area through the Crosby-Gannett Fund.
The purpose of the Crosby-Gannett Fund is to support endeavors that contribute to the betterment and vitality of the area. To help address the impact of the current coronavirus pandemic,...