business
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UVM makes agriculture business experts available to Vermonters
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.…
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Gov. Scott loosens restrictions on construction, manufacturing and outdoor workers
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…
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Another federal business rescue package OK’d; some Vt. businesses seek changes
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…
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Official clears up confusing question on unemployment form
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…
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Scott offers framework for restarting Vt. businesses
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…
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Businesses partnering with the state of Vermont to address rural broadband gap
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…
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SBA stops accepting new applications for some business relief programs
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…
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Dairy outlook worsens, Welch says Congress working on more coronavirus relief
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…
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State announces alphabetized intake structure for unemployment insurance claims
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…
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Business leaders tackle climate change
MIDDLEBURY — What is the return on investment for businesses that adopt measures to reduce their impact on climate change? Economically that can be hard to measure, said…