Ben & Jerry's news: Founders eye purchase amid Unilever censorship tussle, future ownership uncertainty
Vermont ice cream icons Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are thinking about buying back their eponymous brand from parent company Unilever, according to recent media reports.
SunCommon powers on as former parent iSun’s bankruptcy converts to Chapter 7
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court is in the process of converting the iSun Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing from last June into a Chapter 7 liquidation.
Waterbury retailers and restaurants eggs-asperated by egg supplies and pricing
In Waterbury, the question isn’t which came first, the chicken or the egg? It’s more like are there any eggs today? So far, the answer depends on where and when you shop.
Bellows named CEO at KORE Power as company halts Arizona expansion
Battery energy storage manufacturer KORE Power announced on Friday that it has named Jay Bellows in Waterbury as its Chief Executive Officer.
Feb. 6 panel to discuss immigration issues for Vermont employers
The state’s newly formed Task Force on the Federal Transition will convene a webinar for Vermont employers on Feb. 6 aimed at reviewing key steps workplaces can take to be prepared for a visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel.
Ben & Jerry’s employees lock in their first three-year union contract
More than 300 employees at the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream plants in Waterbury and St. Albans recently ratified their first ever union contract.
State investigates fraudulent contractor targeting commercial kitchens
The Vermont Division of Fire Safety issued an alert on Friday that it’s investigating incidents involving a fraudulent contractor impersonating a fire marshall in order to drum up business.
From RW: Volunteer of the Year honors, shop small, and Wrap It Up and Win
Revitalizing Waterbury recently held its annual celebration to thank volunteers and once again has rallied local businesses to take part in the annual Wrap it Up and Win holiday local shopping promo.
Capstone's Minter is moving on
BARRE — Capstone Community Action will be in search of new leadership because, after six successful years, Sue Minter is stepping down as executive director of the organization that got its start as the Central Vermont Community Action Council in 1965.
RW taps elected leader, nonprofit veteran, Roger Clapp as next executive director
Revitalizing Waterbury has chosen its next executive director who hardly needs an orientation to his new post heading up Waterbury’s community and economic development nonprofit.
At a critical crossroads: Roundabout joins fundraiser to double contributions
We at Waterbury Roundabout want our readers to know that we’ve managed to join a groundbreaking national fundraising effort through the end of 2024 to support local news operations.
Lawson’s looks to match Mad River Valley Rotary fundraising
The Mad River Valley Rotary Club is partnering with Lawson’s Finest Liquids this month through Dec. 3 to boost the Rotary’s fundraising.
Help wanted: Vermont State Police seeks recruits
Looking to fill its winter class of new troopers, the Vermont State Police is launching a year-end recruiting push with a few unique twists.
Vermont Tech Jam: Find a job, a degree program or get inspired
Vermonters looking for a new job that pays the bills or just eager to meet entrepreneurs and leaders building new businesses can do both at the Vermont Tech Jam on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Hula in Burlington.
Small Business Administration seeks award nominations
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman has announced that nominations are open for the 2025 National Small Business Week Awards.
Vermont’s minimum wage to hit $14 on Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, Vermont’s minimum wage will reach $14 for the first time as the annual increase to the hourly wage standard goes into effect, according to the Vermont Department of Labor.
KORE Power looks to expand with Barre facility
Waterbury power-storage manufacturer KORE Power plans to open a second Vermont location in Barre where it recently received unanimous approval from the Barre Town Development Review Board for a warehouse for assembling battery storage systems and storing system components.
MakerSphere annual meeting salutes volunteers, teachers, creators
MakerSphere’s recent annual meeting and open house at its wood shop and maker space was an opportunity for the public to tour the shop and learn more about its programs and community resources for art and making.
SunCommon parent company iSun to rebrand after bankruptcy filing
Months after declaring bankruptcy, iSun—parent to Waterbury-based SunCommon—has been acquired by a Texas private equity firm and is set to rebrand with a new name under new leadership. SunCommon operations and mangement are to remain unchanged, company officials said.
NOMAD mobile units deliver clean, quiet power to summer concerts
New mobile battery power-storage units manufactured in Waterbury helped fill the Shelburne Museum concert meadow with music this summer and avoided creating two metric tons of carbon pollution from traditional diesel generators.