The Washington Post reports that the number of Baby Boomers now retiring daily is up to 10,000 (was 6,000 during the recession).  The number of Americans aged 65 or older that aren't in the labor force rose by 800,000 in the fourth quarter of 2016, marking the resumption of a long-standing trend: the exodus of the Baby Boomer (1946-1964) generation from the work force.

In May, some Vermonters head south, but you don’t have to go too far south to get away. Nestled in the southwestern corner of the state, Bennington is bustling this month with a point-to-point marathon on May 21. On May 27, it’s also the site of a block party/crafts fair and on May 20 serves as a base camp for the largest pro/am bike race/tour in the country, the Tour of the Battenkill, just across the New York border.

UCS is hosting it's 7th Annual "GoThe Distance" 5K. Run or walk a paved course through beautiful Bennington, Vermont. All proceeds go to help support Peer Services at United Counseling Services.

Why not, "Dessert First"?  Plan to join us as we help celebrate HolyCow's 1st Anniversary.  The celebration will take place between 5:00pm and 7:00pm. During this 2 hours, you will be able to Spin the Wheel for one of the following discounts:  75%, 50%, 25% or 15%.  

Mark your calendar for June 3. It's the first ever combined Cancer Center Community Crusaders Day of Celebration and National Cancer Survivors Day at SVMC. There will be an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. cupcake tasting, raffles and prize drawings, music, and kids’ activities like inflatable bounce houses and face painting continue throughout the day.

Bennington, VT – “Bennington Made,” a local series developed by CAT-TV and the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce has won two 2017 Telly Awards.  The specific episodes that were entered were “Bennington Made – Vermont Wooden Blocks” and “Bennington Made – Madison Brewing Company”. 

The season opens May 19 with Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies’ highly inventive “Shipwrecked! The Amazing Adventures of Louis...

As mud season gives way to honest-to-goodness spring in Vermont, our family has taken to the mountains, exploring our favorite trails in the southern part of the state. We’ve been trekking and meandering the trails around Southern Vermont with our kids for the past 10 years, and now we want share our favorites with you.

Printing, printing, and more printing! This month's episode of 'Bennington Made' takes us to GVH Studio-Graphic Solutions. You have probably seen their work, and didn't even realize it! Take a look now and see the range of work created at GVH Studios!

The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce unveiled the new regional visitors guide. The area guide, a staple of the Chamber’s tourism efforts, is updated yearly and distributed throughout the Northeast as a way to showcase the region’s various tourist attractions. 

When we look at the future of Southern Vermont and specifically, how the next few years will have enormous impact on that future, there are vast amounts of perspectives and ideas that one could suggest.

The Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival and Bennington Arts Weekend bring together artisans and admirers for a weekend of art, culture, music...

#BenningtonTomorrow episode 2 spotlights Oldcastle Theatre Company, Bennington County Choral Society, and all that's happening in the region! Enjoy the show!

Our latest episode of #BenningtonMade is up! Check out our tour of NSK Steering Systems America based in Bennington, Vermont.

One of the things most Vermonters pride themselves on is their thrifty and frugal nature (fiscally responsible is what we like to say). Looking for some inexpensive ways to make some memories? 

Not all of us can make it back to the homeland to celebrate St. Patty’s Day; with that in mind come check out all that's happening in the Southern Shire of Vermont instead!  

Join us as we celebrate the local eateries, dining establishments and restaurants during our annual Spring Restaurant Week February 25th- March 4th...

We’ve had SO much snow this month we’re starting to re-think peak. Kidding of course, but this winter’s amazing! It feels like old school Vermont and is the best way to celebrate vacation week. Out in front of us (and you!) are epic skiing and riding, lots of live music, fun stuff for kids, and après so good you’ll wish it would snow until April.

Ready to get dirty?  Join our Bennington Made crew as they explore how local waste management company, TAM disposes of your trash, recycling and now compost!