Entrepreneurship and Small Business Thrive in The Shires Due To Community

Vermont as a whole has proven to be fertile ground for new businesses, ranking second in the nation on the Kauffman Foundation’s 2016 Index of Main Street Entrepreneurship for Smaller States and boasting homegrown ventures like Ben & Jerry’s, Keurig Green Mountain, Burton, and Orvis. Vermont also ranks number one on the Opportunity Index, with 23 percent of employment in the state stemming from small businesses…

BUSINESSMatthew HarringtonNovember 24, 2018entrepreneurial, small busniess, economic development, shirenomics

NEW PROGRAM OFFERS KICK-START TO ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES

A new entrepreneurship program, created as a collaboration between several local entities, celebrated the conclusion of its successful first semester on Monday.

KEY INITIATIVES HEADING INTO THE FALL

Last week I had the opportunity to speak to the Hildene Board of Directors. I shared with them our 2020 Vision and how the Chamber wants to work over the coming years...