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Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $4.00/g, down 14.0 cents per gallon from last week's $4.14/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.69/g while the highest was $4.59/g, a difference of 90.0 cents per gallon. Average gasoline prices in Burlington have fallen 10.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.98/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 100 stations in Burlington. Prices in Burlington are 51.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 79.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 6.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78/g today.

Vermont Business Magazine The Southwestern Vermont Chamber Foundation has launched www.InvestInSouthwest.org, a new online platform designed to showcase the region's economic opportunities, community assets, investment potential, and long-term vision for growth. The website serves as a centralized resource for investors, business leaders, entrepreneurs, developers, philanthropic partners, workforce recruiters, and individuals exploring opportunities in Southwestern Vermont.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Chamber of Commerce and NBT Bank will host a free Economic Insights webinar on Wednesday, July 8, featuring Kenneth J. Entenmann, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Economist at NBT Wealth Management. At a time when businesses are navigating interest rates, inflation, labor market shifts, consumer spending, and market volatility, Entenmann will help translate the latest economic signals into practical insight for Vermont employers and business leaders. At the same time, rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping investment markets, productivity, and long-term economic expectations, creating new opportunities alongside new uncertainty.

Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets This grant helps fund the purchase of equipment for dairy processing and packaging to modernize production. This year’s application process has two stages. Pre-Applications are due by August 13. Successful pre-applicants will then be invited back to submit full applications. Projects should boost processing capacity for local milk, strengthen business viability, and/or meet consumer demand for regional dairy products.

Vermont State Police On Friday, at approximately 5:25 am, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a deceased male lying in the grass off the north side of Main Street in the Town of West Rutland. Through investigation it was determined Pedestrian #1 (Pierro) was walking west on Main Street when he was struck by a passing vehicle.  The operator and the vehicle failed to stop and have yet to be identified.  Pedestrian #1 (Pierro) was pronounced deceased at the scene and transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Burlington.   

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Rutland Region economy is in transition. There are important new commercial developments, important new housing developments and important new leaders. On the commercial side, Walmart is preparing to move out of downtown Rutland City and into the former Diamond Run Mall space just south in Rutland Town in 2028. In addition, Killington, up the hill on Route 4, is well underway with its sprawling development of its Village. Killington will enhance amenities, add hundreds of units of new housing and expand the snow sports experience. Killington extended its ski season through Memorial Day this year. For those following the local economy over the last half century, there was much debate and hard work associated with redevelopment of the former train yard downtown, the permitting and ultimate building of the mall, and the siting of the Walmart plaza.

Vermont Business Magazine This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will affect traffic on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the week of June 29, 2026. Including: Bethel-Brookfield, I-89 Paving – Paving operations will resume northbound and southbound. Shoulder cleanup, stone fill installation, and guardrail work will continue Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists should expect grooved pavement, uneven lanes, and single-lane closures with speed reductions to 55 mph.

by Mark Crow For decades, Vermonters have debated how to fix our healthcare system. We've discussed, among other things, single-payer healthcare, all-payer healthcare, accountable care organizations, workforce shortages, hospital sustainability, primary care access, and the ever-rising cost of care. Along the way, we've launched pilot programs, created commissions, commissioned studies, and developed new models of care.

Vermont Business Magazine For the thirteenth time, KeyBank (NYSE:KEY) has been recognized by Points of Light as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America in 2026. The recognition is based on The Civic 50 survey that is administered by True Impact and consists of quantitative and qualitative questions. The honorees are selected based on four dimensions of their community engagement and social impact programs: investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement. Key is one of only a small number of companies that have consistently achieved such high marks throughout the program’s 14-year history.

Vermont Business Magazine Summer can be the hungriest time of the year for Vermont children, and that’s where summer meals come in. All children ages 0-18 can eat summer meals for free in Vermont. There’s no paperwork, no registration, and no I.D. needed. Summer meals can be found throughout the state at a variety of sites, including libraries, parks, pools, churches, camps, and schools. This year, Hunger Free Vermont is making it easier than ever for residents to find their nearest summer meal site. The nonprofit has launched a new map tool that they’ll be updating all summer long in addition to providing individualized support and outreach materials to new and existing summer meal sites.

Vermont Business Magazine Bennington's Village Garage Distillery has officially unveiled a new product. Vermont Republic Rye, a barrel strength, 127 proof, malted rye made entirely from local grains, is a love letter to the Green Mountain State’s history and culture. The Vermont Republic was an independent state that existed from 1777 to 1791—a tumultuous period of revolution and war associated with many colorful and divisive figures, from Ethan Allen to General John Stark, known as “The Hero of Bennington.” During this period, well before prohibition and the rise of bourbon, rye was the most popular spirit in the region.

Vermont Business Magazine Ogee, the certified organic beauty brand known for its skincare-infused makeup and high-performance formulations based in Burlington, will launch on Sephora.com this June, bringing a new level of ingredient integrity to prestige beauty. With hero products like the viral Contour Collection and celebrity-loved Tinted Sculpted Lip Oils, Ogee will debut online on June 22, 2026, with a curated assortment designed for the Sephora customer, followed by a nationwide in-store rollout of select products this October. The launch marks a significant milestone for the brand, which is approaching nine-figure direct-to-consumer sales and has built a devoted following through its unique combination of certified organic ingredients, skincare benefits, and makeup performance.