Local economic survey offers recovery insights

ADDISON COUNTY — The Addison County Recovery Team is going over the results of its own survey of the local economy. The online survey garnered an impressive 275 responses from a diverse array of area business sectors, according to Fred Kenney, executive director of the Addison County Economic Development Corp. Retail respondents topped the list at 13%, followed closely by construction and home services (11%) and food & beverage businesses (11%). Of the 275 respondents, 97 (36%) indicated they’re temporarily … (read more)

ADDISON COUNTY — Anyone interested in the local economy is invited to join members of the Addison County Recovery Team at a community town hall event next Tuesday. Members of the team will share survey results and talk about next steps in the recovery pro … (read more)

Vermont retailers, closed for seven weeks to halt the spread of coronavirus, will begin a “gradual reopening” starting Monday, Gov. Phil Scott announced this week. Scott said that all employees at retail outlets will need to wear face covering and maintai … (read more)

VERGENNES — During his childhood, Vergennes resident Rodney Olsen said ice cream was a regular on the family menu. “We’d always sit around, and some of our great memories are getting a big bowl of ice cream and watching a hockey game together,” said Olsen … (read more)

If Vermont’s low rate of COVID-19 infection continues, the state’s manufacturing, distribution and construction companies will be able to reopen for business May 11 under new health and safety restrictions, Gov. Phil Scott said on Friday. Scott opened the … (read more)

The Vermont Legislature’s economist projects revenue losses from the COVID-19 crisis will triple in the upcoming fiscal year and that the state could see tax receipts drop by $430 million. Lawmakers are already contending with a massive budget gap in the … (read more)

VERMONT — If you have a farm, forest or maple business and are experiencing disruptions or challenges due to the COVID-19 situation, University of Vermont Extension can help. Agricultural business experts are available to answer questions, assist with loc … (read more)

Gov. Phil Scott on Friday made another turn of the proverbial spigot re-opening Vermont’s economy, loosening restrictions on construction, manufacturing and some other outdoor employers who can now deploy crews of up to five people. With coronavirus cases … (read more)

Vermont business leaders are hoping to see an array of changes to the federal business relief bills that have arisen out of the COVID-19 pandemic that closed non-essential businesses in March. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $484 billion packag … (read more)

MONTPELIER — Tens of thousands of Vermonters have been laid off because of the business disruption caused by the coronavirus, and many of those making claims for unemployment insurance from the Vermont Department of Labor have run into a snag. The claim f … (read more)

MONTPELIER — The governor of Vermont on Friday gave the state’s businesses the first indications about how they may reopen after the threat posted by COVID-19 eases. He detailed this in what he characterized as the Restart Vermont planning and decision-ma … (read more)

MONTPELIER — On Thursday Gov. Phil Scott and the Department of Public Service announced a collaboration with several partners that will increase internet access by means of public Wi-Fi hotspots for dozens of rural towns in Vermont. Among the towns target … (read more)

MONTPELIER — The Vermont District Office of the federal Small Business Administration late on Thursday said it did not have the money to bring in any more businesses to two COVID-19 relief programs. “The Small Business Administration is unable to accept n … (read more)

VERMONT — While saluting the work of Vermont dairy famers, Congressman Peter Welch said that Washington hasn’t yet pulled together the economic support they need to weather the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. “Farmers need cash n … (read more)

MONTPELIER — In response to the increasing number of initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits and inquiries to its claims center, the Vermont Department of Labor (DOL) on Friday announced it would implement an alphabetized structure for the inta … (read more)