A puzzling trend takes hold during the pandemic
In the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world including Vermonters have sought new ways to pass time indoors and puzzle-solving naturally became a hit.
Gov. Scott names 3-member Cannabis Control Board
Gov. Phil Scott on Monday announced appointments to the newly created three-member Vermont Cannabis Control Board: James Pepper and Kyle Harris, both of Montpelier, and Julie Hulburd of Colchester.
New economic development director hired for Waterbury
Revitalizing Waterbury announced this week that it has filled the position of economic development director for Waterbury.
Buffalo-based M&T Bank Corp. to buy People’s United Bank
In a formal announcement on Feb. 22, Buffalo, N.Y.-based M&T Bank Corp, said it has reached an agreement to purchase another Northeast bank, People’s United Financial, Inc., in an all-stock purchase valued at $7.6 billion.
Arts organizations combine under MakerSphere banner
The board of directors of the Waterbury Area MakerSphere Cooperative announced this week that MakerSphere has acquired Seminary Arts in Waterbury Center.
Keurig Dr. Pepper won’t reopen café, says it lays off fewer than 50 in Vt.
Closed since March 2020 due to COVID-19, the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters café at the Waterbury train station will not reopen and its staff has been officially laid off, a spokeswoman at Keurig Dr. Pepper said Thursday.
Northern Reliability helps switch State House from gas to battery backup
When he was approached by Green Mountain Power in 2019 about installing one of his company’s renowned battery systems in the basement of the Vermont State House, Jay Bellows was intrigued.
Stowe Street Cafe receives $10k business resiliency grant
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility this week announced that it has awarded $10,000 Business Resiliency grants to four of its member small businesses including Waterbury’s Stowe Street Cafe.
Search continues for economic development director candidates
Revitalizing Waterbury has extended its application deadline for the economic development director position for Waterbury.
State seeks applications for Cannabis Control Board
Gov. Phil Scott announced a call for applicants for appointment to the new three-member state Cannabis Control Board to be appointed after being vetted by the Cannabis Control Board Nominating Committee.
Wanted: A new economic development director for Waterbury
In a year when economic development has focused on economic survival, Waterbury now is in search of a new economic development director.
January retail transitions ahead
The New Year is bringing changes to the local retail scene as local stores Early Vermont Antiques and Yarn.
Business notes | Dec. 5
In the constant quest to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, local retailers are taking steps to make it easier for customers to shop from home and limit their time inside shops this season.
Business Notes | Nov. 20
A new voice and face in the morning call-in show on WDEV; donate books under the tree at Bridgeside; Wrap it Up and Win returns to stores and restaurants for the holidays
Business Notes | Nov. 2
Election Day treats from Brave and Stowe Street Cafe; Deck the storefronts; Tag your Christmas tree now at Murray Hill Farm
Business Notes
Turning the page at Bridgeside Books; What’s old is new at Home Again; Still sitting, eating, cooking outside at Zenbarn & New porch setup at Hender’s.
Restart grant fuels Rt. 100 marketing plan by Waterbury, Stowe, Mad River Valley business groups
Revitalizing Waterbury, the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Stowe Area Association have won a $30,000 state grant to collaborate on marketing the region with Vermont Route 100 as their focus.
Parro’s breaks ground, aims for spring to open shooting range
After a long road of design and permitting and COVID-19-related delays, Parro’s Gun Shop officially kicked off construction on its new shooting range, training center, and retail store this week.
Keeping it local: Ice cream vendor scoops up Bridgeside Books
When Bridgeside Books owner Hiata Corduan put out the word this summer that she was looking to sell her 11-year-old independent bookstore, she was prepared to spend a year or even more to find a buyer.
Best Western Plus recognized for customer care during COVID
The Best Western Plus Waterbury-Stowe has been recognized for a second year in a row with the company’s M.K. Guertin Award for its service, quality, value, and commitment to guests, the company announced this week.