2 minute readLocal owners revitalize beloved East Middlebury inn By Amanda Kuhnert Last spring the Waybury Inn in East Middlebury began an exciting new chapter under the ownership of three lifelong residents, Halina and Chas Lyons and chef Tony Petri. Originally built in 1810 as a “place of entertainment” and stagecoach stop for travelers crossing the Middlebury […]

2 minute readBy Amanda Kuhnert In July of 2022, Paula Townsend, a receptionist at Kedron Valley Veterinary Clinic, was presented with an exciting opportunity when the clinic’s owners offered her a managerial role at their kennel facility. The boarding and daycare center, an extension of the veterinary practice, came with the unique option for Townsend to purchase […]

2 minute readRANDOLPH CENTER, VT (August 28, 2024) – Linda Rossi, State Director of the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC), announced that Phyllis K. Ershowsky has been named the organization’s 2024 State Star. The award, presented annually and recognized nationally, celebrates a member of the organization’s team who demonstrates exemplary performance, makes significant contributions to their […]

< 1 minute readVtSBDC is excited to share our hard working and dedicated summer 2024 interns: Logan Vaughan and Tyler Dewing. Both Logan and Tyler have been able to bring their own unique skills and experience to the team and have been instrumental in developing new ideas and ways of thinking about many of VtSBDC processes and resources. […]