New shops grow Waterbury’s cannabis retail scene
Waterbury’s newest cannabis dispensary has gotten off the runway with a newly constructed store along the busy Vermont Route 100 corridor in Waterbury Center.
Bridgeside Books picks essay collection for One Town, One Book read
Bridgeside Books kicks off its second One Town, One Book annual reading project with a pile of copies of Williston author Anne Averyt’s collection of essays about life in Vermont titled “Vermont Perspectives.” The announcement comes on the 10th annual national Independent Bookstore Day.
Business Notes | Early April 2023
The latest Business Notes column has an update on masks at local medical facilities, a new state requirement for Vermont construction contractors, and a number of updates from and about companies in our area.
RW honors Whitney Aldrich with O’Dell Award, adds new board members
Revitalizing Waterbury held its annual meeting at Zenbarn on April 4 where it named Whitney Aldrich as the recipient of its annual Kathy O’Dell Community Service Award for 2023 and added new members to its board of directors.
Waterbury Ben & Jerry’s will be open for Free Cone Day, April 3
Just as Mud Season is a season unique to Vermont, Free Cone Day is a local holiday of sorts that Vermonters have celebrated with Ben & Jerry’s for decades.
25-year milestones: New leader, new headquarters for Children’s Literacy Foundation
The Children’s Literacy Foundation has some big transitions underway as it celebrates its 25th anniversary of promoting reading and writing for young children in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Cabot adds stout to create line of Guinness Mac & Cheese flavors
Always looking for new twists on its trademark comfort food, Cabot Creamery Cooperative has taken its mac and cheese in a new direction by adding the flavor of Guinness stout.
As Filipino cuisine catches on, Vermont’s Filipino-American community connects
When I moved to Waterbury in 1996, I knew of only a couple of other Filipinos in the area. Estimates back then showed about 300 Filipinos lived in Vermont. The latest U.S. Census numbers show that only about 2% of Vermont’s population is Asian.
Sam Lightner brings her own glass studio and gallery to Middlesex
MIDDLESEX — Local glassblower Sam Lightner has always liked fire. Now, that affinity finally has a home.
Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop to move … across the street
Be on the lookout for a business on the move this month as Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop packs up and moves directly across Stowe Street into the Stimson and Graves building.
Revitalizing Waterbury to host March business workshops
Revitalizing Waterbury will hold three workshops for local businesses in March led by members of the business community.
Business Notes | February 2023
The following are recent highlights in business news in and around Waterbury reported and compiled by Waterbury Roundabout.
Tax check-off supports endangered species, Green Up, kids and vets
This tax season, Vermonters can easily contribute to several charitable causes using the checkoff spot on the Vermont state income tax form.
Business Notes | December 2022 - January 2023
Here are recent highlights in business news in and around Waterbury reported and compiled by Waterbury Roundabout.
Coming in 2026: Amtrak unveils trains of the future
Amtrak recently released photos and videos depicting designs for new state-of-the-art trains under construction and anticipated to be put into service starting in 2026.
Local pilot earns Master Flight Instructor status
A Waterbury pilot recently earned his Master Flight Instructor Accreditation to become the only Master Certificated Flight Instructor in the state.
State offers businesses $40 million in Community Recovery and Revitalization grants
Gov. Phil Scott held his weekly press conference in St. Johnsbury on Tuesday where he announced the launch of a $40 million grant program to boost both for-profit and nonprofit capital investment projects as part of the economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Wrap It Up’ holiday promo highlights local, small businesses
Waterbury’s annual holiday shopping focus on local, small businesses returns this week with the Wrap It Up & Win promotion starting Friday, Nov. 25, according to Revitalizing Waterbury.
Brewing and baking: Black Cap opening soon inside train station
Renovations are in the final stretch at the Waterbury Train Station where Black Cap Coffee & Bakery of Vermont is looking to open the doors on Sunday, Nov. 27.
Business Notes | November 2022
The following are recent highlights in business news in and around Waterbury reported and compiled by Waterbury Roundabout.