After a year in limbo, Darn Tough recruits in Waterbury to boost production
Last Saturday, Darn Tough Socks opened the doors in Waterbury for a weekend job fair in hopes of hiring 60 people to get production at their new location here started by October.
Lawson’s a finalist for prestigious business award
Lawson’s FInest Liquids based in Waitsfield was named one of three finalists by Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce for the 2020 Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award.
Gov. Scott teases an early end to COVID-19 restrictions; ‘Creemees for a shot’; Waterbury still logging new cases
Gov. Phil Scott Friday issued a tantalizing challenge to Vermonters weary of COVID-19 precautions: reach 80% vaccinated for those 12 and older and the remaining restrictions will fall immediately.
Artist Ayers gets retail giant to pull copycat design
Chalk up another small victory for the independent artist in the stand against corporate retail giants.
Packing it in: Packing, shipping, printing biz seeks new owner
Pack & Send Plus, a longtime workhorse for Waterbury-based small businesses, artists, and snail-mail enthusiasts alike, is approaching the end of an era as owner and founder Darrick Pitstick looks to sell the business in the coming months.
Free energy-efficiency checkups for businesses May 25-28
Waterbury and Duxbury businesses looking to save energy and money have an opportunity later this month to schedule a free walk-through visit from Efficiency Vermont.
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