[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””] Timber Frame Company Builds Their Own New Home by Amanda Kuhnert TimberHomes Vermont, a design-build timber frame company, had been in business over a decade when the owners decided it was time to build on their success. First, they decided to transition from an LLC to an employee-owned cooperative, giving more decision-making […]
Vermont Small Business Development Center announces State Star State Director, Linda Rossi, announced that Steve Densham has been selected as the 2019 State Star of the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC). This award, given annually, celebrates a member of the organization’s team for exceptional commitment to small business success. “I am thrilled to recognize […]
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””] Epic Wellness: A Growing Company with a Unique Approach by Amanda Kuhnert Dr. Wendy Mehaffey was running a successful chiropractic practice when she reached out to Steve Densham, an advisor with the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC). She needed help strategizing “next steps” in the evolution of her company, Epic Wellness […]
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””] Lawson’s Finest Liquids: From hobby business to thriving craft-beer company by Amanda Kuhnert If you live in Vermont and appreciate good beer, then you’re probably familiar with Lawson’s Finest Liquids. Last fall the company celebrated the grand opening of its 80-seat taproom, retail store, and 30-barrel production facility in Waitsfield. What you […]
March 20th is national SBDC Day, a national movement and social media campaign to help share collectively the small business success stories and notable impact SBDCs have fostered in communities nationwide. For nearly 40 years the America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network has helped aspiring and emerging small business owners achieve the American dream […]
[vc_row][vc_column 0=””][vc_column_text] Vermont Craft Brewing: What It Takes to be Successful by Amanda Kuhnert “You can make the best beer in world, but if you can’t make money you won’t be around long enough for folks to enjoy your beer.” This is the first piece of advice Charley Ininger, a business advisor with the Vermont […]
[vc_row][vc_column 0=””][vc_column_text] The Islander: Taking the Leap from Employee to Business Owner By Amanda Kuhnert “We feel The Islander is more than a newspaper,” said Tonya Poutry, president—and longtime employee—of the North Hero-based company. “We are writing the first draft of history for Grand Isle County and the surrounding area.” In 2016 Poutry bought The […]
[vc_row][vc_column 0=””][vc_column_text] Roam: Why Brick-and-Mortar Retail Works in Montpelier By Amanda Kuhnert Bobbie Roehm has worked in fashion and retail for over 20 years. So when she decided to open a new store in Montpelier, she understood the importance of the planning process. Right away she enlisted the help of Charley Ininger, an advisor for […]
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””] St. Johnsbury child-care center expands By Amanda Kuhnert Heather Hudson had been running a successful child-care business in St. Johnsbury for five years when she saw an opportunity to expand. A competing child-care center became available for purchase, and she wanted to buy it. But was it a good idea? Hudson needed […]
“Vermont Entrepreneurs….. Creating Solutions” Hosted by: the Vermont Small Business Development Center, VT Career & Technical Center Student Organizations, VT SBA and the Vermont Business Education Corps. Over 225 secondary students and their teachers from around the state participated in the 10th annual Entrepreneurship Day/Event February 5, 2019 in Montpelier to celebrate the importance of Vermont […]
