SEVCA announces regional thrift store network

WESTMINSTER, Vt. – With the closure of the Good Buy Thrift Stores in Springfield and Bellows Falls, Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is announcing the implementation of a new partnership with thrift stores throughout Windham and Windsor counties. Participating stores … Continued

Shaw’s reopening timeline still unclear

LUDLOW, Vt. – At the meeting of the Ludlow Development Review Board on Monday, Dec. 18, the board heard updates regarding the rebuilding of Shaw’s Supermarket in Ludlow. Bill Faradie, president and CEO of Vertec Corporation, told the board that … Continued

Thriving dispensary focuses on wellness

MANCHESTER, Vt. – Green Mountain Cannabis Works, a business that opened in Manchester, Vt., in the fall of 2023, is quietly becoming a force in the Manchester retail scene. This is not by accident – spearheaded by a founder with … Continued

GMFS isn’t going anywhere

LUDLOW, Vt. – At the base of Okemo Mountain Road, where it intersects with Route 103, a charming retail plaza is home to several businesses and restaurants, the Ludlow Post Office, a pharmacy, and the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce … Continued

Kate Lorenz Memorial Community Fund awards

REGION – As the year draws to a close, many thanks are extended to the generous friends of the Kate Lorenz Memorial Community Fund, which was founded in 2022 in honor and in memory of Kate Lorenz, who lived her … Continued

Okemo Valley post-flood business update

REGION – It has been a very challenging time for the Okemo Valley region, but we wanted to update everyone on the tremendous progress that has been made since the devastating floods in July. To reopen, some businesses received grants … Continued

Santa came to town in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce and Springfield On The Move (SOM) express profound gratitude to the multitude of individuals and organizations whose support culminated in the resounding success of the Downtown Holiday Program. Despite the light … Continued

Talented innkeepers revamp Echo Lake Inn

LUDLOW, Vt. – What does a mystery dinner, a human cake topper at a wedding, and a jolly owner of an inn that can bail water out of a basement in a flood have in common? These are just a … Continued

Springfield Christmas Farmers Market

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Amid the whirl of your holiday preparations, don’t forget to stop in at the Christmas Farmers Market on Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in downtown Springfield, Vt. All our … Continued

Springfield Citizen and Organization of the Year nominations

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Every year, the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce honors a Citizen of the Year and an Organization/Business of the Year for their outstanding leadership, civic pride, and commitment to the betterment of Springfield and the surrounding area. … Continued

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