Local pilot earns Master Flight Instructor status
A Waterbury pilot recently earned his Master Flight Instructor Accreditation to become the only Master Certificated Flight Instructor in the state.
State offers businesses $40 million in Community Recovery and Revitalization grants
Gov. Phil Scott held his weekly press conference in St. Johnsbury on Tuesday where he announced the launch of a $40 million grant program to boost both for-profit and nonprofit capital investment projects as part of the economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Wrap It Up’ holiday promo highlights local, small businesses
Waterbury’s annual holiday shopping focus on local, small businesses returns this week with the Wrap It Up & Win promotion starting Friday, Nov. 25, according to Revitalizing Waterbury.
Brewing and baking: Black Cap opening soon inside train station
Renovations are in the final stretch at the Waterbury Train Station where Black Cap Coffee & Bakery of Vermont is looking to open the doors on Sunday, Nov. 27.
Business Notes | November 2022
The following are recent highlights in business news in and around Waterbury reported and compiled by Waterbury Roundabout.
Small but mighty: Tiny Acorn stands the tests of retail and time
Walk into the Tiny Acorn toy and gift shop in the Waterbury Square shopping center on South Main Street and you might feel like you’re entering your grandparents’ house during the holidays.
A new generation takes over at Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cold Hollow Cider Mill’s longtime owners Paul and Gayle Brown announced this week that they have completed the sale of their iconic Waterbury Center business to a colleague with backing from a small investor group.
State board approves Zenbarn as Waterbury’s first legal weed retailer
The Vermont Cannabis Control Board this week approved Zenbarn Ventures Inc. as Waterbury’s first legal weed retailer.
New innkeepers take over the Old Stagecoach Inn
Bowdish picks up the Old Stagecoach after a career in the Marine Corps and corporate life.
PK Coffee closes Waterbury shop to focus on Stowe business
PK Coffee served Waterbury its last jolt of caffeine and signature froth on Sunday before closing the doors at its Foundry Street location.
Tax credits help spur work to open a new Stowe Street pizza restaurant
State tax credits will help fund nearly 50 redevelopment projects around Vermont including three sites in downtown Waterbury – one of which will return a pizza restaurant to Stowe Street. water
CVFiber construction starting soon
CVFiber, the regional broadband district aiming to offer service to central Vermont towns, is set to start building its internet infrastructure in the coming weeks.
IVY Computer Inc. puts down roots
For 20 years Ivy Computer Inc. has been growing alongside Vermont Route 100 near the former Waterbury Festival Playhouse tent. The computer software company now is about to launch into an ambitious expansion this fall. A groundbreaking ceremony this week made it official.
CVFiber to present construction update on Sept. 21
CVFiber will host an online presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. to update Central Vermont residents on its progress in building a new internet fiber network.
Waterbury doctor among new appointees to Green Mountain Care Board
Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announced the appointments of a chair and two members to the Green Mountain Care Board including a Waterbury emergency medicine physician.
Himalayan Cataract Project names new CEO
The Himalayan Cataract Project announced it has named Katherine G. Overbey as its new chief executive officer.
Times Argus to halt Waterbury Reader publication
The Waterbury Reader weekly newspaper, published by the Times Argus featuring stories and photos from the Waterbury Roundabout online news site, will end publication in two weeks with its Sept. 23 edition.
Local green light for new ambulance station, medical offices
Waterbury Ambulance Service and Copley Health Systems have received local permitting approval to build a new 6,600-square-foot station and adjacent 9,900-square-foot orthopedic medical office along Vermont Route 100 in Waterbury.
Central Vermont Medical Center earns 5-star rating
For the third consecutive year, Central Vermont Medical Center has earned a 5-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Cannabis and kid’s books: New developments coming to Waterbury Center
Two prime spots along Waterbury’s busiest stretch of road are being developed for two very different and uniquely Vermont purposes.