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Vermont Business News

In Vermont, business news means corporate mergers, store closures, startups, industry reports and executive leadership changes. This page tracks developments across the state's commercial landscape.


Industry

Live Poll

Do you trust Vermont's state government to keep utility rates affordable?

Utilities

Flynn, Johnson to Retire From Vermont Posts

Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn and Public Service Commissioner Kerrick Johnson will both step down from their roles on November 20.

Flynn, Johnson to Retire From Vermont Posts

Philanthropy

Philanthropy

Harrington Named VermontBiz Alumni of the Year

Southwestern Vermont Chamber CEO Matt Harrington receives the honor as a former Rising Star with sustained leadership record.


Jobs

Live Poll

Do you think your local area is improving for young professionals building careers?

Jobs — General

Seven Southern Vermont Professionals Named Rising Stars

VermontBiz recognized seven young professionals from southern Vermont among its 2026 Rising Stars honorees.

Seven Southern Vermont Professionals Named Rising Stars

People

Live Poll

Are energy costs getting better or worse for your household?

People

SunCommon Names Jarred Cobb Chief Operating Officer

Cobb, who previously led SunCommon's operations team, returns to the Vermont solar provider in the top operations role.

SunCommon Names Jarred Cobb Chief Operating Officer

Business — General

Live Poll

Do you support government grants to help local farm and forest businesses grow?

Business — General

Vermont Opened Business Enhancement Grant Applications

The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative is offering $508,000 in funding for local farms and food or forest businesses.

Vermont Opened Business Enhancement Grant Applications

More in Business

This section follows corporate growth and downsizing, market shifts, funding rounds for startups, and the strategic decisions of major regional entities. Reporting covers the entire state from the capital to rural economic hubs. Business in this region is often defined by the mix of small, independent operations and larger organizations that anchor regional employment. State economic policies and shifts in global supply chains are the factors that most influence the pace of local commercial activity.