economic development

Nathanael Matthiesen oversees the safe operation and maintenance of the Food Hub’s growing fleet of vehicles. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Business Coaching Staff Articles

October 4, 2023

Creating a Regional Food System, One Warehouse at a Time

Food Connects in Brattleboro, Vt. is among a group of New England food hubs that…

With plans and projections rooted in their values, Erika Lynch and Julie Morton have entered what they call a “fun and creative phase” of the business. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Ag & Food Business Coaching Staff Articles

May 25, 2023

Babette’s Table: Using Projections to Grow with Intention

Starting a business with the intention to support local agriculture is the easy part. Growing…

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund business coach Victor Morrison, left, consults Scott Sparks on a recent visit to Vermont Hempicurean in West Brattleboro. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Ag & Food Staff Articles

April 10, 2023

Hemp and Cannabis Pioneer, Scott Sparks, Navigates Legalization in Vermont

Scott Sparks always knew he wanted to open a cannabis business, but it was not…

Founder Francie Caccavo created Olivia’s Croutons in 1991. She started the company in her kitchen with the Butter & Garlic flavor that were sold in brown bags and hand-stamped. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Ag & Food Business Coaching Staff Articles

November 1, 2021

For Olivia’s Croutons Founder, Coaching is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Back in 1991 when Francie Caccavo started Olivia’s Croutons, she was simply a young mother…

Joe and Rebecca Pimentel plan to grow their company slowly and organically, with a strong focus on quality and consistency. Photo by Erica Houskeeper.

Ag & Food Business Coaching Staff Articles

September 27, 2021

Slowing Down to Go Fast: Luce Farm Wellness Rides the CBD Wave

When Rebecca and Joe Pimentel moved to Vermont, they envisioned a life of organic farming…

DeltaClimeVT Vermont Energy Business Accelerator

Energy Press Releases

May 5, 2021

DeltaClimeVT Energy 2021 cohort selected; virtual programming kicks off

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) announces the selection of the Energy 2021 cohort of the…

Energy Press Releases

January 5, 2021

DeltaClimeVT Seeks Entrepreneurs for Energy 2021

The DeltaClimeVT climate economy business accelerator seeks entrepreneurs for the Energy 2021 program. Startup ventures…

Business Coaching Press Releases

December 11, 2020

Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed with Advisory Board Video Series

The Farm to Plate Network, managed by the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF), just released…

Jim Lovinsky, Sylvacurl, East Hardwick, VT

Forestry Staff Articles

December 4, 2020

Wood Curl Packaging Reduces Waste, Supports Healthy Forests and Local Economy

By Christine McGowan, Forest Products Program Director at Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Resourceful Vermonters have…

Ag & Food Business Coaching Staff Articles

November 19, 2020

The Optimistic Caterer: Sugarsnap Keeps On Cooking

Her business vanished virtually overnight, but with creativity and coaching, Sugarsnap Catering is back stronger…

Energy Press Releases

July 30, 2020

DeltaClimeVT Energy 2020 Climate Economy Business Accelerator Winners Announced

DeltaClimeVT Energy 2020 climate economy business accelerator connects nationwide start-ups with Vermont electric utilities and…

James Gordon of Upper Valley Produce, Vermont

Staff Articles

June 10, 2020

COVID-19, Community, and Curbside Pick-Up

Upper Valley Produce Responds to New Needs of Vermont’s Food System By Geoff Robertson, Business…

economic development

Creating a Regional Food System, One Warehouse at a Time

Babette’s Table: Using Projections to Grow with Intention

Hemp and Cannabis Pioneer, Scott Sparks, Navigates Legalization in Vermont

For Olivia’s Croutons Founder, Coaching is the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Slowing Down to Go Fast: Luce Farm Wellness Rides the CBD Wave

DeltaClimeVT Energy 2021 cohort selected; virtual programming kicks off

DeltaClimeVT Seeks Entrepreneurs for Energy 2021

Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed with Advisory Board Video Series

Wood Curl Packaging Reduces Waste, Supports Healthy Forests and Local Economy

The Optimistic Caterer: Sugarsnap Keeps On Cooking

DeltaClimeVT Energy 2020 Climate Economy Business Accelerator Winners Announced

COVID-19, Community, and Curbside Pick-Up

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