Over the past couple weeks in preparation for Garlicfest, I’ve thought a bit more about effective leadership characteristics – perhaps because of all that’s going on in the world...
Read MoreThe next generation of massive consumers and customers is represented by the Millennial traveler, tourist, shopper and citizen. They range from the ages of 17 to 37 years old give or take...
Read MoreI know. We Vermonters don’t like to say it too soon. We push back, scuff our feet and perhaps even throw a tantrum like our 6-year old former selves...
Read MoreBENNINGTON, VT - Every Labor Day Weekend for 22 years the Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival has been stinkin’ up Vermont. It’s known for...
Read MoreThis past week someone sent me an old article about my dad, Bob Harrington. Many may still remember my father who worked for WBTN for over 40 years...
Read More“We could do that…” I pondered at a meeting a month ago as the Regional Economic Development (RED) group met to discuss becoming part of...
Read MoreLinkedIn's Careers team is working with Chambers of Commerce through the US giving them tools to help their community both in their own job search...
Read MoreAt our Northshire July mixer we announced our partnership and launch of the Shires of Vermont mobile app for travel and tourism: "GOshires VT."
Read MoreSo many people have said to me "How hard can catching a stream trout be?" I am here to tell you that its not as easy as some think...
Let us guide you to the right places for all that you will need to make planning your outdoor experience fun and easy. There are so many choices for places to picnic...
Read MoreThe Shires of Vermont provides one of the best motorcycle riding areas in all of the Northeast! With the fresh air of Vermont and surrounding locations...
Read MoreAll trails begin and end at Hildene’s Welcome Center where guests get a glimpse of all that its mission: Values into Action encompasses. It is here that...
Read MoreOn Thursday, June 22 from 5:30 to 7:00, Hildene welcomes two of America’s foremost historians, Harold Holzer and Craig Symonds, to The Lincoln...
Read MoreThe Manchester Community Library's (MCL) biennial celebration of art returns on Friday, June 16th from 5 to 7 PM. Tickets are $25. Join them for a night of...
Read MoreThe Vermont Chamber of Commerce has declared Bennington's Wings and Winter Homebrew Festival as one of the top ten winter events in the state according...
Read MoreIn this episode: Joe gets locked out again, we give Joe a mic and a cameraman to interview both middle schoolers and high schoolers...
Read MoreThe Shires of Vermont is home to several great summer camp options for your kiddos. Whether your child is into discovering new things in nature, athletics, creating art, horses, or growing as a person here are some great options to fill those summer days with memories for a lifetime.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreUCS 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.
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