COLCHESTER — Just a short drive out of Franklin County, The Tackle Box is geared up to give you the best day out on the ice this winter. After that, the store will also be ready to provide you with warmer-weather fishing and hunting equipment.
ST. ALBANS — Employers are starting to send out W-2 forms, which means tax season is upon us.
ST. ALBANS — Retirement hasn’t been going exactly to plan for Michael Baker, but that led to him opening a new shop for novice and professional artists alike right on North Main Street.
JOHNSON — Vermont Electric Co-op (VEC), the member-owned electric distribution utility, has announced that it’s continuing its incentives program, which allows members to cut down their bills.
MONTPELIER — Last week, Vermont successfully connected and tested a brand-new backup power system for the Statehouse that will reduce carbon emissions and costs for the state. By Tuesday morning, the state was in position to actually make money off of it.
ST. ALBANS — These days it’s a buyer’s market and Vermont doesn’t have many homes to spare.
MILTON — Abrau Jewelry, crafted and designed by a Missisiquoi Valley Union alumna, is adding the finishing touch to wardrobes across the country, including some in Hollywood.
COVID-19 will remain front and center
ST. ALBANS — A new group of executive officers is set to lead the Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce (FCRCC) after recently getting elected. Among them is Alisha Sawyer, who will be the chamber’s president come 2021.
GEORGIA – Perrigo Nutritionals has announced its plans to expand its plant in Georgia.
GEORGIA — Convenient. Reliable. Affordable. Accommodating.
MONTPELIER — Unemployment in Vermont has decreased from 3.2% to 3.1% for the month of November, with the northwestern end of the state seeing slight unemployment increases, according to the latest state jobs report.
The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing has launched a new online holiday shopping guide, Buy Vermont Made that connects shoppers with Vermont retailers and Vermont-made gifts.
ENOSBURG FALLS — It’s hard to imagine leaving your non-human companion’s health in warmer hands than those at Enosburg Veterinary Care.
ENOSBURG FALLS — The Enosburg Business Association has been connecting businesses here with their community for nearly 40 years.
ENOSBURG FALLS — Sitting home and mowing down watching football might sound like a good Thanksgiving, but it’s now what Bonnie Hayes wants.
ST. ALBANS — Ask Angela Benoit and Hilary Robitaille, the co-owners of Revive Salon & Spa, what distinguishes their salon and one word comes up again and again: support.
This special edition business directory features local businesses from our 37th Annual Meet Your Franklin County Business Community publication. Click to view the online directory where businesses are listed by category.
ST. ALBANS — Mimmo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant is a family business in more ways than one.
Business: Georgia’s Next Generation
Business: White’s Bikes
Type of Business: Art Gallery
Type of Business: La Casa Burrito
Name of Business: Tatro’s Gourmet Soup & Sandwich
Name of Business: Monkeying Around Play Center LLC
Name of Business: Lenny’s Shoe and Apparel
Name of Business: MagnantMuscle
Name of Business: Brock’s Heating, AC & Gas Services, LLC
Name of Business: Northern Elegance Formalwear
Name of Business: Northern Vermont Laser
ST. ALBANS –– Craig Cowan’s years-long hobby and de-stressor from full-time work has turned into a part-time business.
SWANTON VILLAGE –– Creative as she is, Dawn Marie Thurston could have conjured any number of snazzy names for her Swanton Village shop. Even “A Seamstress on Merchants Row” has an historic, small-town ring to it.
ST. ALBANS –– Chasworth Farm is a downtown retail store, stocked and influenced by products from the owners’ farm.
ST. ALBANS –– Dr. Jennifer Hull discovered early in her career that being a veterinarian is more than just about loving animals.
ST. ALBANS –– In late August, college freshman Alyssa Wieland officially launched her business, Lillybelle Bakes, at Local Fare, a new, year-round farmers market on St. Albans City’s Main Street.
SWANTON VILLAGE –– For Erin McKechnie, owner of Kiddie Garden childcare in Swanton, spending the day with a small group of worry-free humans is wonderful therapy.
ST. ALBANS –– When Jon Tenney launched his home-based photography business here in 2009 he wanted a unique name for it.
ST. ALBANS –– Jason Lowell’s business, Auto Creations, is easy to find – and he’s worth finding, if you need his services.
ST. ALBANS –– A striking photo of Dr. Molly Keefe hangs under the light switch near the entrance of her office.
ST. ALBANS CITY –– Roger Rixon describes home inspectors as “the CSI of the buying and selling industry.” They “look for the clues,” he says.
SWANTON –– Hip hop, jazz, ballet, modern and contemporary dance are just some of the offerings that a pair of familiar faces to dance students are teaching at a new studio for children and adults.
SWANTON –– In the 17 years that Mike Swim has been club pro at Champlain Country Club, he has come to know all aspects of the 18-hole course.
ST. ALBANS CITY –– If you enjoy good conversation, especially good conversation about movies and video games – of all types, from all eras – meet Dan Bathalon.
ST. ALBANS –– Rick Lapan was 10 when he started his life in grease, tearing apart lawnmowers and tinkering on cars with his dad.
SWANTON –– From a young age, Chase Cota always knew he wanted to own an automotive shop, so at a young age, he opened one.
ST. ALBANS –– “Over the head. One twist. Done.”
SWANTON –– Corey Bertrand is a master electrician, and he wears the designation proudly.
ST. ALBANS –– James Guilmette is a big, friendly guy with a big, friendly business motto: “No job is too small.”
ST. ALBANS CITY –– With its high ceilings, marvelous checkerboard floors, and tall windows that let in tons of natural light, it’s no wonder Robin Lebel has operated her salon out of an historic railroad building in St. Albans for most of her career.
ST. ALBANS –– As an artist, Kim Dostaler has right-brained tendencies toward graphic design and left-brained tendencies toward painting.
ST. ALBANS CITY –– Keeli Garceau’s Farrar Street residence is where she launched her business, Cakes By Keeli, in March 2013.