Kelly Nottermann

Business Coaching Staff Articles

May 15, 2026

Forging Ahead: A 135-Year Old Vermont Toolmaking Business Plans for the Future

After the 2023 floods forced a shutdown, Trow and Holden used the moment to reimagine…

Energy Staff Articles

May 13, 2026

Forest Business Accelerator Conversations – Carbion

Carbion: Turning Forest Biomass into Battery Grade Graphite Built from the Forest – Conversations with…

Business Coaching Forestry Press Releases

April 1, 2026

The Forest Business Accelerator seeks entrepreneurs for 2026 cohort

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund is now accepting applications for the 2026 Forest Business Accelerator,…

Energy Press Releases

March 24, 2026

Vermont-based DeltaClimeVT business accelerator selects Energy 2026 cohort

VSJF has selected early stage energy companies for the DeltaClimeVT Energy 2026 accelerator, partnering with…

Forestry Press Releases

March 19, 2026

New Report Highlights Opportunity to Expand Vermont’s Wool and Fiber Economy

A new VSJF report finds that Vermont produces substantial wool each year, yet much remains…

The 2026 cohort of Tools of the Trade – Business Coaching for Energy Pros gathered for a recent work session in Waterbury, VT. From left to right: Sarah and Will Reed of Vermont Foam Insulation, Eric Solsaa of Solsaa Building and Energy Solutions, Martin Bean of Earthshare Construction, Stephen Perkins of Peak Efficiency, and Steven Gruner of Gruner Builders. Not pictured: Colin Doolittle of On the Dot HVAC, and Adam and Tara Lang of Lang Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Photo courtesy of Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund.

Business Coaching Energy Press Releases

March 18, 2026

Seven Vermont Energy Contractors Selected for Tools of the Trade Business Coaching Program

Seven Vermont energy contractors have been selected for Tools of the Trade, a nine‑month business…

Regional food system planners gathered in October at Lake Morey Resort for the annual New England Food System Planners Partnership retreat. Photo by Kelly Nottermann.

Ag & Food Impact Staff Articles

March 12, 2026

Increasing Local Food Consumption in New England to 30% by 2030

VSJF proudly serves as the backbone organization for New England Feeding New England (NEFNE), a…

Ag & Food Impact Staff Articles

March 4, 2026

15 Years of Strengthening the Farm and Food Sector

For 15 years, the 300+ organizations that make up the Farm to Plate Network have…

Business Coaching Energy Impact Staff Articles

February 24, 2026

Helping Vermont’s Entrepreneurs Build Stronger Small Businesses

In Vermont, small businesses aren’t just common, they’re essential. With 93% of businesses employing fewer…

2019 Alumni EVmatch secures a 2026 pilot with Burlington Electric Department to advance EV charging solutions for multifamily properties. Photo by Kelly Nottermann.

Energy Impact Pilot Projects Staff Articles

February 18, 2026

Investing in Vermont’s Clean Tech Future

Vermont has a clean energy vision for its future, and our DeltaClimeVT business accelerator program…

Pachyderm Industries demonstrates its innovative technology during the Forest Business Accelerator awards in November 2025.

Forestry Impact Staff Articles

February 12, 2026

Innovation in the Forest and Fiber Economy

The forest and fiber products industry could soon be at the forefront of innovation, resilience,…

Impact Staff Articles

February 9, 2026

Celebrating 30 Years of VSJF Impact

This year marks 30 years since the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund was created by an…