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VermontBiz May 2026

In May’s VermontBiz, we focus on something that’s on everyone’s mind these days: local economics and affordability. The Crop Cash Program that makes our beloved farmer’s markets more affordable for SNAP benefits users and puts more dollars in the pockets of local farmers continues this year, but funding may be in question. VermontBiz also reports on the story of a local spa owner that’s building stability with a new membership program, and highlights a unique opportunity to expand Vermont’s wool and fiber economy. Plus, how a bill banning herbicide that is liked to Parkinson’s is progressing in the Vermont legislature. And don’t miss our 10th Annual Best of Business Awards section! Over 75,000 Vermont Biz readers cast their votes to help you know who to go to for landscaping, car dealerships, podcasting, insurance, and everything in between. Pick up an issue and check out the winners yourself! All this and more in the May Issue of VermontBiz — Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

VermontBiz April 2026

In April’s edition of VermontBiz, we meet the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Citizen of the Year: Associated General Contractors of Vermont Executive Vice President Richard Wobby. Wobby was recognized not only for his decades of leadership in Vermont’s construction industry, but for his extensive record of community service, (and the energy and heart he brings to it.) In Legislative news, The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy managed to thread the needle on amending Acts 181 and 250 right before the crossover deadline. VermontBiz Construction Industry news points to a paradoxical moment: The pressures are immense, the constraints are real, and yet the work keeps coming. And don’t miss our special insert in partnership with the Vermont Chamber announcing the 20th annual Best Places to Work in Vermont! All this and more is in the April Issue of VermontBiz - (Celebrating more than 50 years of) Serious Business...Serious news. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

VermontBiz March 2026

In March’s VermontBiz we turn the spotlight on Vermont Banking. Vermont's financial sector enters 2026 navigating one of the most complex operating environments in recent memory. Challenges include housing scarcity, rate uncertainty, commercial demand, and a fiercely competitive landscape. We also look at Serve, Earn, Learn - a paid service learning collaborative designed to encourage high school seniors to explore paid service as a path to economic opportunity. VermontBiz’ Windsor County economic report sees stability, strain and strategic opportunity, with healthcare costs and property taxes becoming an increasing burden. And finally, we fill you in on Vermont’s Captive Insurance industry. It enters 2026 with renewed leadership, strong legislative alignment, and is coming off one of its best growth years on record. All this and more is in the March Issue of VermontBiz. Celebrating more than 50 years of Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

VermontBiz February 2026

In February’s VermontBiz we bring you an in depth interview with Tasha Wallis, executive director of the Lamoille County Planning Commission. We learn more about how planning officials and business owners are teaming up to secure the county’s long-term economic stability by expanding tourism and manufacturing We also give you the highlights of Governor Scott’s $9.4 billion budget. As revenues slow, the Governor is prioritizing education, housing and public safety with a tax-neutral plan to organically grow Vermont’s economy. VermontBiz brings you the story of how frustration over limited options for plus-sized outdoor gear led two determined hikers to launch a successful Vermont-based business! And finally, we share a “Sweet” Success story as Birnn Chocolates is Recognized as Outstanding Business of the Year! All this and more is in the February Issue of VermontBiz, Serious Business...Serious News! For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

VermontBiz January 2026

In our most anticipated issue of the year, January’s VermontBiz brings you Vermont’s top 100+ companies ranked by sales revenue. And this 39th edition is packed- with charts showing Vermont’s fastest growing companies and profiles of Bethel Mills, Smugglers Notch, Norwich University and others. Plus, we identify firms to keep your eye on for their growth and innovation over the last 5 years, including Fluency, Vermont Construction Company, and Lewis Creek Builders. In other VermontBiz news: Since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state economy weathered high inflation and boasted a growing economy. But the growth the federal stimulus packages provided has disappeared and uncertainty is growing. And finally, Vermonters are reimagining solar farms by grazing livestock, growing crops, and creating habitat for threatened pollinators underneath the panels. All this and more is in the January Issue of VermontBiz. Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.