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December 2009
Hampton Direct, Steve Heroux
Grand Slam Winner: Former tennis star Steve Heroux serves aces in product sales at Hampton Direct.
Kaleidoscope Yarns, Jill Bujold
High-Fiber Operation: Kaleidoscope Yarns is one of the Web's leading retailers for knitters.
Russian Life, Paul E. Richardson
Found in Translation: A fascination with all things Russian, a family background in printing, and a chance encounter in Moscow brought Russian Life to Vermont.
Warm Hearts, Deep Pockets, Education in Vermont
Warm Hearts, Deep Pockets 2009: Education in Vermont gives as good as it gets.
The Manager’s Corner, Emily Morrow
November 2009
MBF Bioscience, Jack Glaser
Microscopic Vision: Vermont is home to MBF Bioscience, a resource for scientists around the world.
Paul Perley Cellos, Paul and Melissa Perley
In Tune: Paul and Melissa Perley are matchmakers between instrument and musician.
Boyden Farm, Mark and Lauri Boyden
Here's the Beef: A small herd, a big barn, and a lot of heart at Boyden Farm.
Vermont Coin & Jewelry, Steve Edwards
On the Money: Steve Edwards' shop, Vermont Coin & Jewelry, does a brisk trade in coins, jewelry, gold, silver, and antiques.
Personnel Points, Appraising Employee Performance by Dave Mount, Westaff
October 2009
Boards of Trade
Lumber, hardware, and community service are key to Gordon Winters craft at Swanton Lumber.
A Land Office Business
Chris Brown sees his job as situating people to take advantage of the coming wave.
The Alpha at Omega
Nicole Senecal has found, in real estate, an element of social work she can enjoy
Rent Control
Karen Unsworth, vice president of Unsworth Properties Inc., joined her father in the family business in 1985 after 11 years in regional planning. When he retired several years ago, she picked up the reins.
Commercial Spaces
Area commercial real estate professionals gave us a hand with this overview of Commercial Spaces 2009 available for sale or lease.
On Guard
Know your obligations to your employees in the service, by Brian Lindner
September 2009
Right on the Money
Being in the right place at the right moment makes all the difference at Vermont State Employees Credit Union.
Iron Men (and Women)
Anything with a throttle is all it takes to make life good for Joe and Kim Rotunda.
Deere Camp
The farmer's iconic green and yellow is thriving in the Green Mountains at Yandow Sales & Service.
Taking Care of Business
Accounting firm McSoley McCoy & Co. helps clients meet the challenges of today's economic climate head-on.
Securities Happens
The Prudent Startup, by Keith Roberts, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
August 2009
High on the Mountain
Mad River Glen knows what it is ... and what it isn’t.
The Coming Attraction
For a state so dependent on tourism in this economic climate, we’re doing pretty well.
Good House-Keeping
Larry and Katie Davis have created a familyhood at Willard Street Inn.
Dog-Gone Good
Since its inception in 1991, Gracie’s has gone to the dogs, say owners Paul “Archie” and Sue Archdeacon.
Staying in Print
Middlebury’s 60-year-old bookstore is in the good hands of Becky Dayton.
Dining Out
Fourteen of our favorite area restaurants.
Personnel files — a necessary evil
One of the most mundane areas of company management is the maintenance of any kind of files on a consistent basis, and personnel files are no different. By Dave Mount, Westaff
July 2009
Form-Fitting
From Web design to order fulfillment, coffee cups to fishing poles, fancy brochures to branding services--it's all at Delta Marketing Group.
Sitting Tight
Each of True North Construction's new-construction projects has been Five Star energy-rated or better.
Made in the Shade
At Ann Roche Casual Furniture and Kasazza Kids in Shelburne, 17,000 square feet of relaxation and design potential exemplify Ann Roche's keen eye for quality.
Staying Power
Commitment to conservation is starting to pay off for Building Energy.
Protecting trade secrets
Measures to ensure that its valuable information meets the definition of a “trade secret” under Vermont law.
June 2009
Type Dream
Tom Brassard started Paw Print & Mail in 1990 with a used printing press and plate-maker.
Sitting on Defense
Mediation and litigation are the linchpins of Spink & Miller PLC commercial practice.
Court Marshal
Cindy Hall of Green Mountain Reporters went to court-reporting school to show she could ... and she sure could.
Turfboard Champion
Vermont's Natural Resources Board keeps watch over the state's land and water.
Protect Your Image
Practical tips on selecting a trademark, obtaining protection for it through registration, and monitoring its use to prevent loss of trademark rights.
May 2009
The House of Stewart
To Don Stewart of Stewart Construction, running a construction project is like conducting a symphony.
Hot-Wired
At Teljet Longhaul, his innovative telecommunications entrepreneur, Greg Kelly, is expanding the state’s fiber-optic capacity.
Running Water
This father-and-son team, Rick and Dick Villamil, are water bearers for thirsty terrain at Aquarius Landscape Sprinklers.
Top Dog
It’s all paws on deck for entrepreneur Pat Clark of Gulliver's Doggie Daycare.
Act 250
Approvals by the Vermont Environmental Board of Act 250 applications.
Under Construction
Photos of recent construction projects in Vermont.
April 2009
Medicine Woman
Melinda Estes, the president and CEO of Fletcher Allen Health Care, brought just what the doctor ordered.
Boat-Wright
Brad Wright's passion for fishing and a love of boats keep The BoatWorks business afloat.
Lake Effect
From the moment a neighbor recruited him for a racing crew, Glen Findholt has pursued his sailing passion with Whistling Man Schooner Co. on the 43-foot sloop, Friend Ship, with the help of his wife, Marie.
Paper Trail
Bill Orleans, the owner of PP&D Distribution, turned a volunteer job hang
March 2009
Action Figure
Rick Poston, owner of All American Fitness , gets a real kick out of work.
Patent Medicine Man
John Cronin, the former top inventor at IBM helps other companies capitalize on their intellectual property at ipCapital Group .
The Sight Stuff
Gary Causer, a third-generation eye-care specialist has a niche with a switch at Eyes of the World.
Tuned In
Kevin Cheney broke into song — and dance and sports and traffic — with a can-do attitude at Green Mtn. Concert Services .
Marketing Essentials
Veronica Williams of hmc2 Advertising offers suggestions for smart marketing for uncertain times.
February 2009
The Curd Dimension
With Vermont Butter & Cheese, Allison Hooper and Bob Reese helped open the door to Vermont’s artisanal cheese industry.
Rise and Dine
John Lumbra and historic 1824 House Inn in Waitsfield property offers fine dining to the general public and guests of its eight-room inn.
Hoppin’ Good Eats
It’s three restaurants and counting for Michel Mahe, a second-generation professional chef.
A Brewed Awakening
Troy Griffis’ Awake Coffee, is full of beans.
Seed Money
Tom Stears business, High Mowing Organic Seeds, is growing.
Personnel Points
Terminating Employees: Any time an employee leaves a company, there are a number of steps an employer must take to deal with that eventuality.
Dining Out
Twelve of our favorite area restaurants.
January 2009
Tour de Force
Stowe is home to Inntopia, a powerful travel services company with an international reach founded in 1998 by Trevor Crist.
The Sense of Place
Steve Crafts' entrepreneurial genes and an affinity for design were the elements behind Place Creative.
Scratching a Niche
Brian Curtis sensed a need and acted, forming DominionTech, an IT support and service company in Colchester.
Cross-trade
For Reg Cross, owner of The New Office Furniture Exchange, it’s easy being green.
Online Tactics
How blogging and mivro-blogging will help your bottom line by Elaine J. Young
December 2008
Liberal Artist
From academics to checkbook balancing to international travel and study, graduates will know how to face their world with guidance from David Finney, the president of Champlain College.
Leaf-Cutter
Laura Brown came to Vermont in 1988 to manage a Church Street bookstore, but her love of herbs led her to open Purple Shutter Herbs. Thirteen years later, she has relocated to Winooski and business is thriving.
Fine-Tuned
John Creech and Steve Gentile bought their two Burlington musical instrument shops from their former boss, Burlington Guitar & Amp and Vermont Folk Instruments
Focus Locus
This father-and-son team headed by Robert Ste. Marie, the owner of Green Mountain Camera in Waterbury Center, maintains the right image.
Warm Hearts, Deep Pockets
Consider incorporating philanthropy into your business planning.
Hot Products and Executive Gifts
November 2008
A Clean Act
Adam Tarr of NEHP is making high-tech processes easier and faster.
Gravity Fed
Steve Luhr’s Hammerhead Sleds thrives on a slippery slope.
Joint Maneuvers
‘Now,’ says Kevin Hastings of Amoskeag Woodworking , is the best time of his life.
Lifesavers
Craig Butkus’ Essex Rescue is an anomoly: a nonprofit 911 medical emergency and rescue operation serving five communities, but not part of any municipality.
Personnel Points
Dave Mount of Westaff talks about keeping Vermont workers the envy of the nation.
Executive Gifts and Hot products.
October 2008
Structure Power
Brick by brick, Pizzagalli Properties has helped draw the face of Chittenden County and beyond.
Building on Experience
At age 50, Tom Mackin said, ‘Enough waiting,’ and took the plunge.
Creature Comforts
Lucky are the animals that find themselves in the custody of Veterinarian Stephen Barningham.
Driving & Driven
Esther Lotz’s office is on wheels, but she helps her clients get fixed in place.
Commercial Space Roundup
Area commercial real estate professionals gave us a hand with this overview of commercial space available for sale or lease.
Red Tape
Attorney Gary Franklin talks about commercial lease defaults.
September 2008
Doc Rock
No moss on Rocki-Lee Dewitt, dean of University of Vermont School of Business Administration.
One for the Books
Technology supports Bilodeau, Wells & Co. PC, while old-fashioned attention to detail keeps it a good place to work.
The Fix Is In
A passion for Land Rovers and a bit of ingenuity took Mark Letorney out of college and into a business with world-wide appeal.
Recovery Agents
At Northern Benefits, Burlington native and Ethan Allen’s great-great-great-great-great grandson help New England employers have the insurance they need at competitive prices.
Navigating The New Media
Return on investment is vital in today’s online business world by Sara Blum, president, PostScript Inc.
August 2008
Good Sport
For Chuck Vanderstreet at Suicide Six, it’s all action.
Uncommon Market
Fuel for the hungry person, the empty car, and thought at Bob deLaricheliere's Bayside Quick Stop.
Field Guide
Carrie McDougall of Cultural Crossroads introduces travelers to the world’s local cultures, up close and personal.
Fare Trade
Jon Fath and wife Lucie Bolduc-Fath make tastebuds sing at Toscano Café/Bistro.
Stay-at-Home Business
Former university fundraiser Kim Borsavage is doing development of a different kind at Lang House.
Dining Out
Short reviews of some of our favorite area restaurants.
July 2008
Home Office
Bill Desautels of RE/MAX North Professionals has come a long way in the real estate business since he was 18 and working for his brother.
Refreshing Work
Mike Gervais is in a fine fix at Prime Renovation Group.
Home Economics
Three real estate experts address the vagaries of the Real Estate Market.
Trade Secrets
Jim Walsh at Affiliated Customs Brokers USA has seen the best and the worst of doing business at the border.
June 2008
Uncommon Law
These lawyers at Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer freed themselves to do what they were trained to do.
Winging It
A classic plane, a camera, and a can-do spirit lift Shirley Chevalier, the owner of Fli-Rite Aviation in Colchester, above the fray.
Sweep Stakes
Ex-banker Greg Burton, of Burton Cleaning Services Inc. in Essex Junction, is cleaning up.
Teching Charge
Innovation motivation drives Judith Van Houten, the Vermont state director of EPSCoR at the University of Vermont.
May 2008
Flying High
At Peregrine Design/Build, Tim Frost’s secret is to pay attention.
Curing the Flue
David Kehoe is artist, tugboat captain, chimney sweep, gardener, extreme skier — and the owner of Artful Chimney Service.
Green Business
For Ed and Trish Read, work is like a walk down the garden path for at Mad River Garden Center.
Rock Culture
Charles Day, the president of Culture Craft Sandblast appreciates that not many companies’ words are literally carved in stone.
Act 250 Roundup
Approvals by the Vermont Environmental Board of Act 250 applications.
Personnel Points
April 2008
Buoy Scouts
The Moorings: a home away from home, on the water.
Past Perfect
Preservation Vermont guides the conservation of one of the country’s 11 most endangered places.
Rolling Stones
Island Excavating grew out of a bad back and a friendship.
A Swell Vocation
Boat Headquarters, the last new-boat dealer in Franklin County keeps his head dry.
Red Tape
Watching the clock and your wallet: who gets overtime, by Gary Franklin, Attorney at Law
March 2008
Company Town
There’s never a dull moment in Allie Stickney’s workday at Wake Robin.
Care Package
Champlain Valley Urgent Care is there when you need it, as is Osteopath Timothy Fitzgerald.
Song & Dance
Cayce Ludwar is uning up to the latest music and choreography at Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center.
Basic Kneads
A well-rounded life keeps Dr. Tiffany Renaud of Living Well on the ball.
Captive Insurance
Jeff Johnson of Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC asks if captive insurance be right for you?
February 2008
Home Brewed
Morgan Wolaver of Otter Creek Brewery led the way for organic beers in the United States.
January 2008
Smart Cookie
Gerianne Smart’s first big triumph was selling herself.
A Family Calling
Treating a community like family has been good for Franklin Telephone Co.
Kindred Spirits
Disparate backgrounds add spice to Vermont Wine Merchants Joerg Klauck and Mike Stolese.
Binary System
Computer stars Zach Chambers and Sam Hooker were meant to work in tandem.
Local Matters
December 2007
Well Schooled
Part of Dan Fogel’s aspiration for UVM is to see that the university is recognized among the finest small research institutions in the nation.
Winged Vocation
For its founders, opening the Flying Pig Bookstore represented the granting of an unattainable dream.
Tax Masters
There are good reasons why accountants Sheer & Hickey chose a narrow focus.
Re-Storing Pittsfield
The Original General Store is once again a center of community in Pittsfield.
Profit Strategies by Josh Patrick
November 2007
Artistic Timber
Yankee magazine’s list of America’s 100 best craftsmen inspired John Lomas to bring his furniture-making skills from England’s Cotswolds to Vermont.
Following the Sun
Draker Laboratories grew out of its founder’s tinkering around with solar power.
Riding High
Arlo Cota’s run has been a roller coaster ride, and just as fun for him.
Pile Driver
Porter Knight creates order from chaos.
Hot Products & Executive Gifts
October 2007
The Rural Connection
By the time John Stimets of Country Business is ready to help a client, he has burrowed into every aspect of that client’s life and work.
Still Rolling
Redstone gathers no moss.
Keeping an “I” on Construction
The “I” in VIS Construction Consultants stands for inspection, and that’s what the company does, but in many forms.
Writing Her Own Book
Becky Olson pursued the law the way she pursues life: with gusto!
Commercial Spaces
Our annual roundup of commercial property for sale or lease.
September 2007
It All Adds Up
Vermont companies have counted on A.M. Peisch & Co. for 87 years.
Lending a Personal Touch
Granite Hills Credit Union in central Vermont has lots of heart.
Adventuring Group
Good performing and potential rewards keep FreshTracks Capital center-stage.
Kitty Corner
No dogs allowed at Affectionately Cats, an all-feline veterinary hospital and boarding facility.
Straight Talk
Investing in Social Responsibility and Measuring the Return by Will Patten
August 2007
How Sweet It Is
In 2001, Win Smith’s Summit Ventures partnership brought a Vermont institution back into local hands.
The Palace for Palates
The menu might be Asian, but the ingredients at Silver Palace are true Vermont.
Making Beautiful Music
Alan Jordan helps the beat go on.
Milk Money
Hard work, brain power and savvy risk-taking have made the Laggises as contented as their cows.
Media 2.0
An introduction to a few of the new media for savvy business owners.
Meet the Press
Tips on what you can do to have a better chance that your press releases will find a way into print.
July 2007
Making the Right Moves
Jamie Dolan and Bill Brady of McLure Moving & Storage traded Lear jets for 18-wheelers.
Conference CALL
Linda Wheeler of Champlain College keeps her eye on the prize: a well-executed event.
Irish Ayes
Paul MacCluskey’s luck appears to emanate from his quick mind and his ability to say yes when the time is right.
Meets & Potatoes
Promoting our state to tourists and meeting planners helps keep Vermont’s economy well fed
June 2007
A Man of Many Colors
Peter Langrock’s second rule of thumb at Langrock Sperry & Wool is: Never turn down a case that’s fun.
Pixel Jockeys
Propeller Media Works stays fresh by embracing the vagaries of life.
Life in Technicolor
Barb Bardin of Let’s Pretend turns fantasy into cash, with a lot of spectacle along the way.
Encouraging Signs
Some of the most creative graphics around come from the folks at SB Signs.
May 2007
In the Flow
Mark Stephenson of Vermont Energy is energized about energy.
Well Grounded
Following in his father’s footsteps, Glenn Cummings continues to influence lives at Cummings Electric.
Floored by the Forest
Green is way more than a color for the Nazarenkos and Planet Hardwood.
Digging It
Mike Pitonyak has Capitol Earthmoving exactly where he wants it.
Act II
Architect William Truex retired March 21, but don’t expect him to disappear for long.
Act 250
During 2006, the Vermont Environmental Board approved 674 Act 250 applications for projects totaling $408 million.
April 2007
A Willing Spirit
Mike Shea’s boat floats: Lake Champlain Shoreline Cruises
The Stream Team
Affordable waterfront property is what Ray and Francine Giroux and their son, Bryan, the owners of Champlain Bridge Marina say they provide.
Aces Up
Rick Bibens has dealt himself four Aces, and he’s pretty sure there are more in his deck.
Taken for Granite
Mark Austin’s business, Upon This Rock, is on solid ground.
March 2007
Good Medicine
Daria Mason has put the last 30 years to good use in the service of the people of central Vermont.
Keeping Watch
Relief starts here at Red Cross.
Flex Appeal
Long before the current fitness craze, Sally Dye was motivating people.
Plea Enterprise
Randy Amis knows what law school doesn’t teach.
February 2007
Puppy Love
A lot of luck, a ton of hard work, a fearless approach, a savvy intuition and an affinity for dogs — these are the qualities that have helped Stephen Huneck carve his niche.
Inn KeepingWith Tradition
Two generations of innkeepers and a crew of longtime staff keep The Golden Eagle flying high.
Tap Dancing
Greg Noonan wrote the book on microbrewing — really.
Grape Expectations
Ken Albert has planted his roots deep in Shelburne soil.
The Flight Stuff
Tucked into a Huntington hillside, the Birds of Vermont Museum is carver Bob Spear’s gift to the world.
January 2007
COVER: Casting a Wide NET
Burlington got lucky with Tim Nulty when it went looking for help with its plan to create a municipal telecommunications service.
E(nergy)=HMC2
Changing of the guard at a Stowe advertising agency, from Brian Harwood to Veronica Williams.
It’s Their Baby
Kimberly Kropf and Susan Holson publish news to use for parents.
A Hole Life
John Arnott’s guiding principle is this: Victory has a thousand fathers; defeat is an orphan.
Personnel Points
Dave Mount offers suggestions about online recruiting.
December 2006
Cover Story: EEKMICE
Dealing with mice has been anything but frightening for Ellen Jareckie and Barry Percy of House Mouse Designs.
Through a Glass Brightly
From inner space to outer space, Omega Optical’s technologies make life better for all of us.
A Glass Act
Peace lover, mentor, gardener, philosopher, bee-keeper, physician, Bud Shriner brings a lifetime to his art at Church and Maple Glass Studio.
In the Family’s Footprints
Cindy Feloney has come full circle with her family’s shoe business, John's Shoe Shop North.
Marketing Demystified
Retail Marketing Refresher by Matt Hayes, Hayes Group Inc.
November 2006
Cover Story: In Stitches
The only remaining sock manufacturer in Vermont, Cabot Mills, is doing quite well.
Drawing on Experience
Beautiful, functional design is Paul Henninge’s product.
Sweet Spot
Gail Elvidge survived a frightening moment by making chocolate. She and husband, Mark, run Vermont Nut Free Chocolates.
The Secret’s in the Details
Beauty and efficiency are the bywords for Tom Moore, builder and woodworker.
Bank On It
Jan Marinelli of Chittenden Bank writes about practical avenues your businesses can take to be more socially responsible.
October 2006
Cover Story: Attested Development
Rutland has a genuine champion when it comes to economic development: Mark Bulcher of Rutland Regional Planning Commission
Mauer Power
When luck doesn’t cooperate, Grandview Farms’ Billy Mauer gets creative.
Practice Makes Perfect
George Faris entered law school to relax.
Commercial Spaces
Our annual roundup of commercial property for sale or lease.
Photo-Synthesis
When Bill Forsyth of PhotoGarden takes on a hobby, it can become a permanent part of his picture.
Personnel Points by Dave Mount, Westaff
September 2006
Cover Story: Riding High
For Chris Cole, it’s all about CCTA ridership.
Change for the Better
Ginny Fleischman of Green Mountain Credit Union learned long ago to follow her heart — and her own good sense.
All in the Family
Helping to maintain a solid community
is where it’s at for Jon Jamieson at Jamieson Insurance.
Keeping In Tune
Whether plying a tune or a tune-up, Bob Amos keeps his customers coming back to Bob's Auto Service.
Bank On It
With more than 6,000 Vermont health savings accounts opened just at Chittenden in one year, there’s definitely a lot of interest around the state in HSAs.
August 2006
COVER STORY: At the Top of His Game
Allen Wilson first skied at Killington in the ’70s; now he runs the place.
The Fischers of Thatcher Brook
This husband-and-wife team of innkeepers knew what they were getting into when they fell for buying Thatcher Brook, a Vermont country inn.
Sea Fare
A young St. Albans chef rallied his family to follow his calling at Jeff's Restaurant.
Ethnic Markets
Immigrants to Vermont make sure they have choices for finding the foods of their home countries at these ethnic markets.
Not Just Horsing Around
Three women with a love of horses have a reach far beyond themselves at East Hill Farm.
Thinking Green
The small, innovative, entrepreneurial and environmental culture of our state paves the way for Vermont to take a leading role in our nation.
July 2006
On the Right Track
Tom Murphy is paid to keep an eye on trains across the country.
The Wheel Deal
Chances are good that anybody who’s shopped a car dealer online has come in contact with Dealer.com.
Completing the Circuit
VEMAS’ customers are companies large enough to outsource component manufacture, but not yet large enough to send their business overseas.
Sweet Meets
The meeting and convention business brings welcome cash to the state. Also, a meeting planner.
Workforce Development
Maximizing your return on investment by Melissa Hersh of Champlain College
June 2006
The A’s Have It
These three lawyers at Unsworth Barra & Jarrett stick together because they like each other and love what they’re doing.
The Symptom Sleuths
Larry Weed created a remote diagnostic program so good, the military licenses everything his company produces.
Speedy Delivery
Same-day courier service is the niche carved out by this can-do company, Green Mountain Messenger.
When Larry Met Sally
Larry and Sally Bohen of Audiobooks Online caught the wave of an emerging market.
Words to the Wise by Andrew Mikell
May 2006
Bob The Builder
Since 1969, when Bob Lord ’s father co-founded E.F. Wall & Associates, the company has encouraged family participation.
The Way to a Bright Future
Mark Burnham of Hegeman Electric Inc. knows that for a plan to come together, one first must have a plan.
Rosie’s Descendants
Rosie the Riveter is the inspiration for the many programs of Northern New England Tradeswomen, whose aim is to train, encourage and support women in nontraditional careers.
All Mixed Up
Capsules, flavors, lollipops, liquids, suspensions, lozenges, sprays, injectables — Penro Custom Compounding makes sure the medicine goes down.
Act 250 Roundup
Personnel Matters
April 2006
Ship Mates
With roots deep in the Champlain Islands, Paul and Anne Clark of Northland Boats stay connected to their community
Where the Livin’ Is Easy
Busy people are turning to home for solace
Dial M for Money Management.
The letter “M” is important to Missy Kraus for many reasons.
Vermont’s Other Playground
A large measure of Vermont’s quality of life proceeds from the fortunate contiguity of its mountains, valleys and Lake Champlain.
Marketing Demystified by Matt Hayes
March 2006
Singing the Blues
Bill Milnes found his niche at the St. Louis Blues
Care Driven
Rachel Lee Cummings believes that care is a two-way street
Island Type
If it’s news in the Islands, George Fowler knows it
Short Work
Kelly Short, owner of the Athletic Club of Vermont, wants to help people see fitness as a lifestyle instead of a New Year’s resolution
Future Perfect
William A. Mason and Margaret L. Montgomery on Family-owned and family-managed businesses.
February 2006
They Were Framed: Somewhere between 100,000 and 150,000 Frame Game frames are hanging on Vermonters’ walls, and the count is rising.
Keen Cuisine: A preponderance of fresh and locally found products inspire this French chef’s culinary creations at Roland's Place.
Waitsfield’s Merchandise Mart: Elements of designer boutique, country store and antiques shop combine to make The Store in Waitsfield a one-of-a-kind place to shop.
Inn-Spiration: Rick Rizza’s corporate experience and engineering aptitude combined with his wife’s background in decorating have made The Inn at Montpelier a draw to those seeking an elegant place to relax.
Man on the Move: Chapin Spencer uses the same method to meet his neighbors that he uses for his daily commute to work at Local Motion
January 2006
Radio Flyer: Karen Marshall of Clear Channel Communications has more than proved the moniker of “Up-and-Comer” given her by this magazine 17 years ago.
Finding Their Groove: Roger Phelps and Cris Folley of Creative Sound make perfect music for their business and clients.
A Course Line: Like a choreographer, Tim Donovan has guided the evolution of the Community College of Vermont through a rapidly changing environment.
The IT Girl:Twenty years ago, Diane Kerbaugh was the receptionist; now she owns the company, Panurgy Vermont.
Personnel Points: When You Have to Fire an Employee
by Dave Mount, Westaff.
December 2005
Woven with Passion: Anichini. Susan Dollenmaier’s love of her grandmother’s textiles was the fabric of an international enterprise.
Birds of a Feather: As The Crow Flies. Far from eating crow, Michele Bessett and Bob Iwaskiewicz fly with it.
Working on Top of the World: Jim Billado Roofing. Views of an enthusiastic roofer.
By the Letter: Futura Design. Steve Alexander and Phyllis Bartling discover the fine art of a business partnership.
Education Roundup: Vermont’s institutions of higher learning draw students from all over the world.
Marketing Demystified: Matt Hayes of Hayes Group Inc., explains why “positioning is everything.”
Sales Smarts: John Von Bargen's advice for a holiday policy that lasts all year.
November 2005
As general manager of Centrodyne Corp. of America in Burlington, Byron Corcoran runs the U.S. sales and distribution operation of the Montreal manufacturer of taxicab meters.
New England Federal Credit Union in Williston, the largest credit union in Vermont, started in 1961 as the IBM Employees’ Credit Union. David Bard, president and chief executive officer, has been at the helm since 1986.
Mark Curran and Stephen Birge were named Small Business Persons of the Year in 2004 for their work building Black River Produce of North Springfield. Twenty-seven years ago, the self-confessed “ski bums” opened a farm stand selling natural foods in Ludlow. Today, their company employs 160 people and grossed $34 million in 2004.
In the early 1980s, when Joe Burkhard, a life insurance salesman who transferred to Vermont, started getting questions about property and casualty coverage from customers, he decided to investigate that end of the business. His company, Winooski Insurance Agency Inc., opened in 1983.
Roth 401(k) by S. Tracy Braun, president of NPS
Hot Products and Executive Gifts A look at some executive and corport gift ideas for the holiday season.
October 2005
COVER: Zealous by Design. A passionate architect keeps his focus on a better planet. In both personal and business life, Bill Maclay of William Maclay Architects & Planners in Waitsfield follows the principles of sustainability and environmental consciousness.
Nurture’s His Nature. Fostering entrepreneurs is business as usual for Dick Angney. As executive vice president of the Central Vermont Economic Development Corp. in Montpelier, Angney uses his experience in commercial lending to help create jobs.
A Pair o’ Docs. Molly Fleming, N.D., LAc., a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, shares offices with Donna Powell, N.D., LAc., at Health Resolutions Main Street in Burlington. Fleming was active in the effort a few years ago that led to the licensing of naturopathic physicians by the state.
Web Spinners. These guys play in the traffic at the intersection of creativity and technology. Greg Brand is the owner of Bluehouse Group, a Richmond Web-site design and custom software development firm.
Commercial Real Estate Offerings: Our annual listing of commercial property for sale and/or lease.
The Changing Marketplace, by Frank Cioffi, president, GBIC
September 2005
Men of Iron: An accidental artist and a tinkerer joined forces to create a product that combines the best of handcrafting and manufacturing at Hubbardton Forge, with George Chandler, Reed Hampton and Don Merkle.
A Home on the Road: Peter Beauregard, the owner of Ehler’s RV in Essex, is riding the wave of increasing interest in recreational vehicles fueled by aging baby boomers.
Attitude Is Everything: Humor is serious business at Hettena Wright & Horton, CPAs, PC, in Williston. Judith Hettena Wright, Chris Horton and Ken Nussbaum season their accounting trade with more than a little good humor. Plus, Year-end Tax Tips.
Shipping News: International shipping by Lindsey Lefebvre, A.N. Deringer.
The Write Stuff: Novelist Chris Bohjalian turns the events of ordinary life into extraordinary literature. His work has been translated into 18 languages, and has been published in 21 countries.
Personnel Matters: Hiring advice from Dave Mount, Westaff.
August 2005
COVER: A Home-Grown Niche
The Vermont Fresh Network has created an outlet for specialty farmers, food producers and restaurateurs to support each other as they feed the community.
A Grand Slam Hit
According to Jim Benware, the fast-food/family-style restaurant is the wave of the future.
A Land for All Seasons
A Williston institution, Catamount Family Center has moved beyond cross-country skiing to encompass the four seasons and a new generation.
Brewing Up a Storm
Good planning has helped Matt Nadeau create the little brewery that could.
Accommodating Places
A menu of outdoor activities off the beaten path.
July 2005
COVER STORY/Breaking (Up) the Law: Three specialists give us a peek into their practices. Allen Webster of Lisman, Webster, Kirkpatrick and Leckerling; Gail Haefner of Paul Frank + Collins and Paul Ode Jr., Downs Rachlin Martin
The IT Man: Norwich University is the hub of a far-reaching effort to, among other things, find ways to fight terrorism and cyber-crime.
Wired for Sound: Dave Geer has carried his sound business far beyond concert setup.
Lisa Ventriss of the Vermont Business Roundtable on Education Matters
June 2005
COVER STORY/Beyond the Vinyl Frontier: Jim Baker of Business Interiors takes clear direction from the legacy of his grandfather.
The Value of PI: Paul Meacham turned his gift of gab and interest in law enforcement into a full-time career.
A Brooming Business: Wanting to leave the corporate retail world, Art and Sheila Seoane took a swipe at self-employment.
He's With the Program: A cross-country bike trek opened the door for Carl Lorentson to make a major shift in his life.
Personnel Points: Dave Mount of Westaff discusses employee retention.
May 2005
Master plumber Robin Benoure and his extended family take care of the business, Benoure Plumbing & Heating.
Grant Spates joined his father's company, Spates Construction Co., to support his love of sugaring; now he runs both businesses.
Sarah Carpenter's offices as executive director of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, is a short walk from the house where she was raised.
Ed Coats applies the lessons he learned as a star athlete to the challenges of growing a publishing enterprise, New Market Press.
Barbara G. Ripley of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC writes about enforcement: the other side of permitting in "The Zoning Game."
A list of approved Act 250 applications throughout Vermont with costs higher than $250,000.
April 2005
COVER STORY/The Wind at Their Backs: Collaboration has made smooth sailing for Rick and Kim Surprenant's business, Ladd's Landing.
Power Brokers: A pair of savvy Foxes have found their calling at Fox Marine.
The Loan Arranger: A background in banking and finance, a nose for opportunity and a sense of loyalty have served Bob Hanson well at Hanson Mortgage.
Sweat Rewards: It's full steam ahead for Rayne Herzog, owner/general manager of Shelburne Athletic Club.
Lake Champlain Basin update
March 2005
COVER STORY/Daily Rounds at Porter Medical Center
James Daily learned early that "Mother knows best."
Better Than Rocket Science
MVP Health Care's Jim Hester applies engineering skills to social systems.
Sowing Resources
Rob Trachtenberg tends the garden of rural health care: Champlain Valley Area Health Education.
No Reservations Here
A retrospective on restaurateurs we featured 20 years ago, plus a look at where chefs go to dine out.
Eye on Banking: Adjusting to a changing landscape
by Jim Keyes of Citizens Bank – Vermont
February 2005
A man of many interests, Alan Newman turned his attention to beer, with amazing results.
Rob Mermin left home to join the circus, then he created one: Circus Smirkus.
The North Hero House is a jewel in the crown of the Lake Champlain Islands, and of Walt Blasberg.
With a family history steeped in pots of luscious sauce, Frankie Salese Jr. carries on an Italian tradition at Juniors Italian Restaurant.
Steve Brownlee took an idea for inn-to-inn trekking and put it in the water at Umiak Outfitters.
Travel Bug: 20 years of change in the travel industry by Ted Child of Child Travel
Dining Guide : Our favorite area restaurants.
January 2005
Eleanor Haskin's family has owned Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom for 98 of its 100 years.
"Stop the presses" is not something Garin Frost considers doing at Vermont Print and Mail.
Jeff Clarke: How the guy behind the camera sees the world.
Tom Cullins is leaving some big shoes to fill and some big footprints in the landscape with his name on them.
Internships: Business's Educational Role, How to gain the most benefit for your company and your intern by Tim Donovan, President of Community College of Vermont
Red Tape: A Primer on Permit Reform by Gary Franklin, Attorney at Law
December 2004
A New Spin on Tradition: The Danforths have expanded on the work of their Colonial artisan ancestors.
Marketplace: Nancy Wood looks at 20 years of changes in Chittenden County retailing.
A Winning Formula: What began as a way to gain management experience before entering medical school became a life's calling for Mark Saba.
An Independent Thinker: With a law degree and a background in lobbying, this college president's daughter feels right at home leading the Association of Vermont Independent Colleges.
Play's the Thing: Lin Stone's 9-year-old toy shop sells more than product.
November 2004
Sew Cute: A strong design vision keeps the Belenkys in stitches.
20-YEAR REPRISE/Smokin' R.B. Klinkenberg heeded his father's call to take a cut in pay and return to Vermont.
A Man for Two Seasons: Michael LeBoeuf's life swings between extremes.
Carving a Niche: Artist Roger Questel's creative solution to a casting dilemma gave birth to a booming enterprise.
October 2004
Twenty years ago we first wrote about the Alpine Shop in South Burlington. Peg Rieley, pictured with her husband, Scott, bought the business in 1993. Much has changed in 20 years, but the dedication remains.
John and Marcia Biondolillo bought Berg, Carmolli and Kent Realty when they decided central Vermont was the perfect place to go into commercial real estate.
David G. White, the owner of David G. White and Associates on Battery Street in Burlington, combined a Goddard education, a love of community service and an aptitude for planning to create a commercial real estate firm that's half consulting, half brokerage.
It’s Been Quite a Ride: Brad Worthen of REM Development Co. looks back at 20 years of commercial and industrial development.
Commercial Real Estate Offerings: Our annual listing of commercial property for sale and/or lease.
Meeting-Planners’ Guide
September 2004
Bryan Cressy, the managing partner of New England Financial Vermont marches to his own drummer.
Thomas Pelletier, president and CEO of Northfield Savings Bank, is well on the way to his goal of building five branches in Chittenden County within a 30-month period.
Rene LaBerge owns the Personnel Department Inc., PDI, a placement firm, and the Resume Doctor, a national service for job seekers, both in South Burlington.
South Hero is the unlikely (or not) home of Tish Chamberlain's thriving little jewelry business, Silver by Tish.
To celebrate its 100th birthday, Philip Drumheller president of Lane Press, chose to present a gift to the community.
Small Change, the evolution of banking over the last 20 years by Jack Tenney.
August 2004
As president of Mount Mansfield Co. since 1997, Barre native Hank Lunde has steered Stowe Mountain Resort out of choppy waters with a philosophy of civility, sensitivity and consideration.
A farm background and an eager enthusiasm helped David Grimm turn the Champlain Valley Exposition into one of the best-used fairgrounds in the United States.
Grocer On Call Dick Mazza and the store he helped his father build 50 years ago continue to evolve with the times.
An enthusiasm for food and a creative approach have allowed the Storm Café to prosper. Seven years ago, chefs John and Karen Goettelmann were dreaming of opening a restaurant of their own.
Up, Up & Away in his beautiful balloon It's hard to say which, if either, of Jeff Snyder's jobs is moonlighting. Certainly his first love is his Underhill hot-air balloon company, Above Reality.
July 2004
Trey Pecor, president of Lake Champlain Transportation Co. in Burlington, didn't always dream of going into the family business. It took sowing some wild oats to discover his entrepreneurial spirit.
A too short accounting of the major and ongoing contributions by IBM to education in Vermont.
Learning for Earning. Vermont educators offer varied programs for employers and their workers.
From 9 to 5, Gordon White is immersed in the high-tech world of computer networks, high-speed communications, connectivity and security services. At 5 o'clock, he takes off his shoes and steps into a world that is completely focused on fitness, balance and coordination: the world of tae kwon do. Black Belt by Night.
June 2004
Who's Been Minding Our Business? What a reunion when we gathered to photograph this month's cover!
The Market Basket by Eric Hanson.
Moving Forward, Looking Back. Time flies when you have 240 issues to recap.
Fast Forward Twenty years have brought dramatic changes to the workplace.
Sustainable Woman. One would expect Madeleine Kunin to seek respite after so many years of public service.
Seven Times 20 How seven companies have fared for 20 years.
May 2004
With an eye to the future and an affinity for the past, architect David Sellers imbues his work with exquisite grace and presence.
Jack McKernon, president of the Brandon design/build firm The McKernon Group, did his first building project, a birdhouse, when he was 6. He builds much more than birdhouses these days.
Out of their South Burlington headquarters, brothers-in-law Jay Michaud and Glenn Gale run two companies that cover the seasons for them: Brown & Jenkins Trading Co., an organic coffee business, and Witness Tree Landscaping.
Tim Carrier and Pete Mitchell, the owners of Precision Balancing in Essex Junction, learned, the hard way, not to let an employee sign the company's checks.
Essex Junction attorney Bill Congleton, a sole practitioner for 33 years, guided Tim Carrier and Pete Mitchell through their crisis.
April 2004
Bill Tremblay runs St. Johnsbury Paper Company , a family enterprise that continues to expand to meet the market.
Rebecca Samanci started Cobb's Corner on the site of her family's farm in Westford when she and her husband, Yavuz, whipped up 500 containers of a Middle Eastern nut spread to sell at Onion River Co-op to supplement income.
Roger Frey, owner of Earl's Cyclery and Fitness in South Burlington, is dedicated to keeping the world friendly to cyclists.
Rick Schneider of Vermont Custom Woodworking in Monkton combines his knowledge of science and tolerances and his artistic bent to create one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, staircases and sculptures.
March2004
Church Hindes, president and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, steers the business and the heartfelt mission of Chittenden County's fourth-largest employer.
Ed Sawyer, the president and CEO of SB Electronics, a Barre firm that manufactures film capacitors, is speaking of a more narrow definition of the word technology.
It can be said that Dan Dubonnet, general manager at Hall Communications in South Burlington, followed in his father's footsteps, but the grocery store business had first dibs.
Market-savvy best friends identified games for handheld, mobile, wireless devices such as cell phones, PDAs and pocket PCs as the next big thing. The result is JSmart Technologies.
February 2004
His restaurant customers liked Michael Henzel's salsa so well, they told him he should "bottle this stuff and sell it." Miguel's was the delicious result.
ECHO at the Leahy center for Lake Champlain, Burlington's lake aquarium and science center sent out a siren call to Phelan Fretz.
Steve and Frances Boucher transformed their home and barn into a bed-and-breakfast and gift shop for guests from all over the world. Mrs. B's B&B.
Rolf and Carolyn Sennhenn are true to the traditions of 160 years while catering to 21st-century needs at their country store in Charlotte. Old Brick Store.
Eight years ago when he turned 40, outdoorsman Chas Salmon followed a lifelong dream and started a fishing guide business, Raven Ridge Guide Service.
January 2004
Marc vanderHeyden knows the importance to St. Michael's College of a world-practical curriculum steeped in a liberal arts education.
The issue of Permit Reform was cited again and again when Business People-Vermont checked in with the Vermont Business Roundtable, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce/Greater Burlington Industrial Corp. The message is a desire to collaborate with other, disparate groups to find solutions to some of the thorny issues.
Aimee Vieira and Dan McFall launched their South Burlington business, Full Stride, to turn their skills and enthusiasm for ice skating and hockey into a full-time endeavor.
A desire to work outdoors and follow his investigative instincts brought Jeff Nelson from the Boston area in the mid 1970s to study geology at the University of Vermont. He now owns Pioneer Environmental, a Vergennes firm that focuses on the quality of water resources, particularly ski industry–related issues.
Who better to feature in the launch of our periodic column on Moonlighting than Business People-Vermont's own Larry Brett? In his day job, Larry is one of our advertising sales representatives. After dark, he marches to a different drummer literally as a recorded-music entertainer doing business as LBJ (Larry Brett's Jukebox).
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