State
health officials say turnout was strong at a series of clinics held today to
vaccinate Vermonters for Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
Food and food products increasingly have become
a key part of the state’s economic development strategy. From small-scale
farming to value-added agricultural products, the business of food could become
the business of Vermont.
The
bankruptcy of a large chain of radio stations has led to the sale of 10 Vermont stations. Many
of the stations are being purchased by local buyers with a background in
station ownership.
In recent years, the state’s small inns and
B&Bs haven’t had their own organization, but that is now changing with the
formation of a new association that’s designed to give innkeepers a bigger voice in
state policy and more power to market themselves to visitors.
The
state has closed down the Border Lodge Credit union in Derby Line. The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation says the action comes after examiners raised serious concerns
about the credit union’s operation.
The Vermont Law School is hoping staff
members will take voluntary buyouts to help deal with a projected budget
shortfall on the South
Royalton campus.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters shares gained
ground late Tuesday and into Wednesday on the heels of a fiscal fourth quarter performance that
far exceeded expectations.
The
Vermont Disaster Relief Fund
has raised $6.6 million to help with the ongoing recovery from Tropical
Storm Irene. Organizers
say millions have poured into the fund since the storm’s anniversary in August.
Bed
and breakfasts have long been known for their homey atmosphere and personalized
service, but as consumer demands have changed, Vermont’s traditional B&Bs have had to change with
them.
Figures
announced this week show an uptick in the Vermont
unemployment rate, but those who watch the numbers caution it’s too early
to call it a trend.