Vermont Business Magazine

Lisa Groeneveld and her husband Roland own and operate Logic Supply in South Burlington, which they founded in 2003. Their story is one example of a young, high-tech firm thriving in Vermont. Vermont Business Magazine asked Lisa a few questions in an email exchange about what it is like doing business in Vermont.

For 17 years, the mission of Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) has been to enhance the economic, social and environmental health of the region by providing public transportation services that are safe, reliable, accessible and affordable for everyone. Recently, that mission has been tested like never before.

2010 is the year of infrastructure in Addison County. Work on the new Crown Point Bridge has begun with ferries operating in the interim. Middlebury, Vergennes and Bristol will also have significant projects going on in 2010. These projects will all help to make it easier to get to or around our county and improve the experience. They make it an even better place to visit, live and to do business.

We are pleased to announce this years 5x5x5 Growth Awards recipients. Vermont Business Magazine, along with KeyBank, welcome you to join us in recognizing these companies, learning from their business experience and networking with your peers and colleagues.

When it comes to constructing or converting a home for “green living,” the common perception is that it’s expensive, inconvenient, and only for those who can afford the luxury of being eco-friendly. A local architect and a national marketing firm are intending to debunk the green stereotype.

William Gary Trombley and Elizabeth Ellen Trombley dba Bill Trombley Construction 406 Jericho St., White River Junction, VT 05001 Fiied 5-25-09, Chapter 13 Assets: $430,349.00 Liabilities: $463,832.00 Richard J. Sedlack fdba President, Level 2 Communications PO Box 1192, West Dover, VT 05356 Filed 5-28-09, Chapter 7 Assets: $303,100.00 Liabilities: $368,962.19

When it comes to constructing or converting a home for “green living”, the common perception is that it’s expensive, inconvenient, and only for those who can afford the luxury of being eco-friendly. However, one Boston PR agency, Cercone Brown & Co, aims to debunk these green stereotypes through a new program, the Green House. Last month, Cercone Brown & Company will immersed a Who’s Who of traditional and interactive press into a completely green-living environment.

This year’s Deane C Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award was presented to National Life Group of Montpelier. The award was handed out by Governor Jim Douglas at the Vermont Business & Industry EXPO, organized by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 20th.

Vermont Wood Energy Corp. 587 Fire Hill Rd., Florence, VT 05744 Filed 4-21-09, Chapter 7 Assets: $1,350,640.00 Liabilities: $4,341,327.17 ET Sports, Inc dba Sports Legends Diamond Run Mall, Unit 100, Route 7 South, Rutland, VT 05701 Filed 4-22-09, Chapter 7 Assets: not available Liabilities: not available

Applications being accepted for agricultural stimulus financing Farmers may apply immediately for the new agricultural stimulus financing available through VEDA’s farm lending program, the Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation (VACC). VACC has up to $6 million in low-interest financing available, made possible by $1 million in federal economic stimulus funds from Vermont’s share of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The new loan funding is available to help farmers with this season’s operational costs – feed, seed, fertilizer or other needs – or, to refinance prior years’ operating costs. The stimulus financing has a variable rate, now at 2%. Detailed information about the program is available on VEDA’s website at www.veda.org. Applications may either be filled out on-line and emailed to VEDA at applications@veda.org; or downloaded from VEDA’s website, filled out in print form, and mailed to VACC Farm Operating Loan Program, Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation, 58 East State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05602.