Business

Self-described ‘sketchy” business opens in downtown village

WILMINGTON - Jennifer Tallini’s new creative art space, “Sketchy Creative Space” will have a grand opening this weekend, Friday, October 11, through Monday, October 14. Located next to Pickwell’s Barn, the space comprises several small rooms that Tallini says will be used to encourage artists of...

One year later, Make It On Main Street winners in business

WILMINGTON - In October 2018, a contest designed to encourage business development in Wilmington by granting an entrepreneur $20,000 came to a close. The contest was hosted by Wilmington Works and was made possible through a donation from Paul Pabst, a second-home owner who earned $20,000 on...

Gas station makes a bold statement with new colors, owner

DOVER- Those who have traveled through Dover in recent weeks may have noticed that the building that in the past housed Chadwick’s and Grampy’s is now a bold hue of red. Rich Werner, who purchased the building in December 2018, says he’s gotten mixed feedback about the new look.
“I have...

Animal academy celebrates grand opening

DOVER - After years of traveling the country using animals to teach lessons about leadership, social entrepreneurship, and stewardship, C S Wurzberger has created a home base for her educational program, Awesome Animal Academy. The center, which is located in the old Central Appliance building in...

CCV program for budding entrepeneurs

BENNINGTON- Community College of Vermont will once again offer its entrepreneurship program in fall 2019. Start-Up 802 is a two-course curriculum designed to help students develop entrepreneurial skills and launch business ideas.
The program was launched last year as the result of a...

Local business earns accreditation

WILMINGTON- Black Diamond Tree Service has been accredited under the Tree Care Company Accreditation program administered by the Tree Care Industry Association and built on the threefold foundation of ethics, quality, and consumer confidence. They are one of only five tree care companies in the...

Dairy farmers urged to enroll in new program

VERMONT- Sen. Patrick Leahy, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Rep. Peter Welch are urging dairy farmers to enroll in the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, a safety net measure created in the 2018 Farm Bill to help producers manage volatile milk prices and feed costs. The enrollment period runs through...

Panel discussion on cannabis industry

BRATTLEBORO- The Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend a panel discussion on the ins and outs of the cannabis industry. This chamber Breakfast Series event will take place on Thursday, September 5, from 7:30 to 9:30 am at the American Legion, 32 Linden Street. ...

The Doglegs Golf Outing, a fundraiser for The Grayter Good Weimaraner Rescue program, will be held September 28.

The Doglegs Golf Outing, a fundraiser for The Grayter Good Weimaraner Rescue program, will be held September 28.

Golf tournament raises funds for rescue program

DOVER- The date has been set and player registration is now open for the third annual Doglegs Golf Outing, teeing off on Saturday, September 28, at the Mount Snow Golf Club. The 18-hole scramble-format event is a fundraiser for The Grayter Good Weimaraner Rescue, with all proceeds to support the...

Hops for Hope 5K returns

DOVER- Hops for Hope 5K is a fundraiser started by local community members as a way to get in some exercise ahead of the Mount Snow Brewers Festival and to ensure the American Cancer Society continues to provide critical programs and resources so many depend on. Proceeds from this event support...