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Kenneth Garzo releases Vermont-set novel Certain Seasons
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Author, architect, and designer Kenneth Garzo has released Certain Seasons, a literary novel centered on love, identity, and self-discovery in Vermont.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
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Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.
RLG wins Vermont hazardous product EPR support contract
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Reverse Logistics Group secured a Vermont contract through its new PRO Support Services offering to help run parts of the state’s Household Hazardous Product Stewardship Program.
New Vermont film spotlights farming without neonic-treated seeds
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A new documentary is set to tour Vermont this August as the state moves toward a 2029 phase-out of neonicotinoid-treated field crop seeds.
Vermont Oxford Network names new leaders after 38 years
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Vermont Oxford Network is promoting Danielle Ehret and Erika Edwards into top leadership roles as co-founders Jeffrey Horbar and Roger Soll retire July 1 after 38 years.
Charles Vermont expands focus on curated women's designer fashion
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Charles Vermont is emphasizing a curated lineup of women’s designer labels as UK shoppers look for premium fashion in one place.
U.S. Endowment awards $5.5 million to expand wood fiber markets
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The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities has awarded five grants totaling $5.5 million to help connect underused wood fiber with new buyers and strengthen forest-dependent communities.
VIVE Collision buys Jasmin Auto Body, expands to 81 locations
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VIVE Collision acquired Jasmin Auto Body in White River Junction, Vermont, adding a longtime Upper Valley repair shop to its Northeast network.
MyProMovers expands local and long-distance moving across DC and the DMV
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MyProMovers says it is serving residential and commercial customers across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland with local and long-distance moving.
Runamok names new CEO and CMO as founders shift roles
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Runamok is marking its 10th anniversary by naming Ashley Wainer CEO and Kelly Murnaghan chief marketing officer as co-founders Laura and Eric Sorkin move into strategic leadership roles.
KnowledgeWave launches AI framework for manufacturers using Microsoft Copilot
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KnowledgeWave has launched a six-phase AI Enablement Framework to help manufacturers turn Microsoft 365 Copilot and other Microsoft AI tools into measurable business results.
OpenRoad Insurance expands to 40 states in two years
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OpenRoad Insurance says it is now licensed in 40 U.S. states, up from 35 in March, as the classic and collector car insurer adds New York, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Vermont and Delaware.
Acceleron wins U.S. patent for FX engine that boosts wire revenue
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Acceleron said it received a U.S. patent on Aug. 4, 2026, for technology behind NudgeConvert, a machine-learning engine that turns eligible outbound USD wires into foreign currency transfers.
Fluency makes Inc. 5000 for fourth straight year
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Fluency landed on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the fourth year in a row, ranking in the top 40% overall and No. 5 in Vermont.
ANK Behavioral Health flags college transition stress as a mental health risk
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ANK Behavioral Health says the start of the semester can trigger anxiety, depression and loneliness for both new and returning college students.
Five U.S. organic modern furniture makers to watch in 2026
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U.S. demand for organic modern furniture is rising as buyers favor natural materials, durable construction, and sustainable sourcing.
PetDomain launches consumer pet supplement brand after rebrand from ThorneVet
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PetDomain has rebranded from ThorneVet and launched as a consumer-facing pet supplement brand on Aug. 4, 2026, aiming to bring veterinary-formulation standards to pet parents.
Cycle tourism market set to hit $398.1 billion by 2035
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The global cycle tourism market is projected to nearly triple from 2025 to 2035 as governments, operators and travelers push active, sustainable and experience-led trips.
CCHF urges Congress to shift Medicare Advantage funding back to Original Medicare
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Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom is pressing Congress to rethink Medicare Advantage as major insurers cut coverage for hundreds of thousands of seniors and Medicare pays the plans more than Original Medicare would cost.
Jasper Hill Farm’s Winnimere wins Best in Show again
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Jasper Hill Farm’s Winnimere was named Best of Show at the 2026 American Cheese Society competition in Louisville, giving the Vermont creamery another top honor at an event that drew more than 1,600 entries.
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