New Business

New at University Mall

University Mall announced a 100 percent occupancy rate with the addition of several new stores. A 585-square-foot Lids and a 25,500-square-foot Spirit Halloween store open this month. Things Remembered, an engraving kiosk, opens next to McDonald’s. Avenue A, a locally owned women’s clothing store, relocated to the mall’s south end.

Lynn Mason

Jamieson Insurance

Jamieson Insurance opened an office in Waterbury. Commercial and personal lines producer Lynn Mason will manage the new location. Jamieson Insurance is an independent, family-owned agency with offices in Waitsfield and Richmond. Mason has been with the agency for several years. 77 South Main St.

Burlington Dances

Lucille Dyer opened a studio called Burlington Dances at the Chace Mill in Burlington. The focus will be foundations for creative expression and awareness arts. Class and workshop offerings for all ages will include modern dance, Pilates exercise, creative movement, elements of ballet, yoga, and T’ai Chi. Offered will be Laban Movement Analysis and Bartenieff Fundamentals, and Delsarte and Dalcroze-baed studies and private sessions. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker for the 2,334-square-foot space, representing the owner, Catamount Holding Co. 1 Mill St., Suite 372; 863-3369; info@BurlingtonDances.com.

2 Forces Fitness

Ian Ryan of Richmond opened 2 Forces Fitness, a holistic lifestyle coaching practice, in a 1,266-square-foot studio space at the Chace Mill in Burlington. Ryan was educated at the C.H.E.K. Institute, where he learned programs integrating corrective exercise, high performance conditioning, and lifestyle and stress management. Programs are individually designed. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the listing and leasing broker representing the owner, Catamount Holding Co.

Bel Canto Wine

Keith O’Gorman, a former Burlington police officer, opened Bel Canto Wine, a seller of fine wines, ales, and oils, at 11 Walnut Walk, Maple Tree Place, Williston, next to the iParty store. O’Gorman is a member of the Society of Wine Educators and has passed the first level of the Court of Master Sommeliers Program. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate was the listing agent, and John Rao of Pomerleau was the leasing agent for the 976-square-foot space. 879-9111; www.belcantowine.com.

Clear Connection Chiropractic

Elizabeth Davidson, DC, opened Clear Connection Chiropractic in Middlebury. Davidson earned her bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and elementary education from Johnson State College and graduated summa cum laude with her doctor of chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic in 2006. She is certified in Network Spinal Analysis and has studied bio-geometric integration and torque release technique. Pictured, from left, are Sue Hoxie, Addison County Chamber of Commerce; Davidson; Elena Davidson; and Andy Mayer of the chamber of commerce. 91 Court St.; 398-2001; www.transformyourlifechiro.com.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Marti Matheson and Aaron Miller have opened Buffalo Wild Wings at 555 Shelburne Road in Burlington, the site of the former TGI Friday’s. Matheson and Miller are the exclusive franchisees for Vermont and northern New England. Duncan Harris of Redstone represented them. Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the owners of the property. Buffalo Wild Wings is a dining establishment focused on sports, drink, and casual fare.

New Stores at University Mall

maurices is a national specialty store wholly owned by dressbarn inc. The company named Kristen Ziter manager of the clothing store. Ziter is responsible for the day-to-day operations, including sales performance, visual presentation, and personnel recruitment and training. Rue 21 Inc., a specialty retailer of young men’s and women’s casual apparel and accessories, opened in 6,787 square feet near Radio Shack and Bon-Ton. Tropical Yogurt, serving fresh crepes, yogurt, fruit, frozen yogurt, and smoothies, has opened in the food court. Tropical Yogurt is locally owned and operated by Kimberly Alvord.

Cacklin’ Hen: Vermont Yarn, Beads & Gift Emporium

Caclin’ Hen: Vermont Yarn, Beads & Gift Emporium opened in Middlebury. Owned by Cheryl Burnham, the store is located at 383 Exchange St., Suite B. The store offers areas where do-it-yourself crafters can “make it and take it” and a wide gift selection that features items such as handmade loomed rugs, blown glass, and ready-made jewelry. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 388-2221; www.vermontybge.com.

Cygnus Security Consulting

Douglas Babcock announced the incorporation of Cygnus Security Consulting LLC, a company that provides comprehensive, real-world security assessments and solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Babcock, who has a master of business administration from Champlain College, offers services for businesses that include physical security assessments and planning; emergency preplanning; workplace violence training and preplanning; security exercise development and monitoring; internal investigations and loss prevention training and loss prevention policy development; incident documentation/report writing training; and security policy development. 730-4066; cygnussecurity@gmail.com.

Vermont Rolling Pins

Ken Freeman, an architectural and furniture wood turner, launched Vermont Rolling Pins. The business makes hand-turned pins and handles from solid pieces of wood, such as cherry, maple, and walnut. Freeman’s wife, Cyndi Freeman, is the marketing person. 68 East Terrace, South Burlington. 658-3733. www.vermontrollingpins.com.

Transitions IOP

Transitions IOP, a collaborative intensive outpatient program opened by Maple Leaf Farm and HowardCenter, will serve individuals seeking recovery from alcohol and drug dependency. Program facilitators are Susan Jacobs, MA, LADC, of Maple Leaf Farm and Larena Abarr, MS, of HowardCenter. Transitions IOP is located at HowardCenter on Pine Street in Burlington.

webPrentice

webPrentice is a Vermont nonprofit formed by webPrentice International and the Vermont Haiti Project to provide instruction and training in Web development, Internet communications and marketing, and micro-enterprise skills in support of the new economy that will emerge from the dust of the January earthquake in Haiti. The founders are Jason Duquette-Hoffman, M.S., Kevin Hytten, Ed.D., and Chanon Bernstein. www.webprentice.org. •

Bob-White Systems

Steven Judge, a dairy farmer in Royalton, has launched Bob-White Systems, providing the equipment and technology for micro-dairy operations to produce locally pasteurized milk that can be sustained by the communities in which the micro-dairy farmer lives. Judge has developed micro, low-impact pasteurizers and bulk tanks, and from this has created additional equipment such as portable milking machines and vacuum pumps. The company also offers service and consulting necessary for customers to learn to use the equipment and how to take the milk to market. 228 Chelsea St., South Royalton.
www.bobwhitesystems.com.

Yankee Candle

University Mall announced the opening of Yankee Candle, its fourth store in Vermont. Christine Laforest is the store manager.

Ross Environmental Associates Inc.

Bob Ross, president of Ross Environmental Associates Inc. of Stowe, announced that the company has opened an office in Newport to serve clients in the northeast region of the state and in northern New Hampshire. Bruce Hamilton, P.E., has joined the firm and will manage the Newport office. Hamilton is director of facilities for the North Country Hospital. 5072 U.S. Route 5; 334-9982. •

April

Perfect Painters

Lisa and Lorraine Alexander have opened Perfect Painters in Colchester. The sisters have been painting for more than 20 years and are fully licensed and insured. They offer free estimates throughout Vermont. Services consist of interior and exterior painting and deck cleaning and staining for residential and light commercial customers. 922-4626; 922-6776; www.PerfectPaintersVT.com.

John Raphael

The Family Table

John Raphael of Belvidere announced the opening of The Family Table in Jeffersonville. The chef-owner’s restaurant is on Vermont 15 in the space formerly occupied by Jana’s Cupboard. Raphael undertook a complete renovation of the interior to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. The Family Table is open from Thursday through Monday for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lunch selections include hearty salads and sandwiches such as Raphael’s signature shaved rib-eye with braised portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions. The dinner menu features appetizers such as blackened shrimp with mango dipping sauce and entrées such as Raphael’s buttermilk fried chicken and maple- and herb-brined pork chop with garlic mashed potatoes. An award-winning chef, Raphael is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University and spent over 10 years in Rhode Island. 644-8920. •

March

Gallery 160

Photographers Scott and Kelly Funk have opened Gallery 160 in Richmond, housed in the couple’s Victorian home on East Main Street. Scott’s pictures are large, mostly printed on canvas. He offers his originals as limited editions of one or two prints. Kelly’s work, which is smaller and more intimate, depicts the natural world in a portraiture-like style. Works are exhibited in rescued frames. Hours are “by chance or appointment.” 434-6434.

National Private Duty Association

The National Private Duty Association (NPDA), an association of providers of private-pay home care, announced the formation of a Vermont chapter. Officers of the Vermont chapter are Rachel Lee Cummings of Armistead Caregiver Services in Shelburne, president; Patrice Thabault of Home Instead Senior Care in South Burlington, vice president; Marylou Morrisette of At Home Senior Care in Rutland, treasurer; and Catherine Holdway of the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties in Colchester, secretary. www.privatedutyhomecare.org. •

John Anthony Designer Jewelry

John Anthony Designer announced that he has opened a retail location at 130 Church St., Burlington, downstairs from his custom design studio at 128 Church St. The new space was formerly the home of Vermont Folk Instruments. As part of his expansion, Anthony added a partner, Heather Ballou, whose responsibilities will encompass marketing, public relations, and day-to-day business operations. The new shop has all LED track lighting, and all other lighting is CFL lamps or fluorescent, keeping energy costs down and emissions low. Much of the material incorporated into the fit-up of the space was purchased from Recycle Building Materials on Pine Street or re-used from the studio space upstairs. 660-9086.

Vermont Clothing Co.

Vermont Clothing Co. of St. Albans announced the opening of a store in University Mall, its second Burlington area store. The store carries all the manufacturer’s “green” lines of clothing, a new “cow power” line featuring T-shirts packaged in milk cartons, and a line of outerwear, sweaters, hats, and mittens.
www.vermontclothingcompany.com.

Sola Salons Burlington

Phil and Julie Tonks have opened Sola Salons at Taft Corners in Williston. Sola features 16 salon studios, each in its own private enclosed space housing an independent salon business. The studios take up half of the building; the other half is occupied by Massage Envy. Salons that have rented space are: Veronica Platt and Heather Ingham, d/b/a Studio Ten (662-1505); Amanda Dufour, d/b/a Amanda Dufour (662-1477); Sandra Brown, d/b/a Starr Styles (662-1449); Sarah Bove, d/b/a Sarah Bove (662-1455); and Kristi Blacklock, d/b/a Shear Bliss (372-1234). The Tonkses also own a winery in East Calais. Sola Salons has operations in 50 cities across the United States.

Terry Precision Cycles

Liz Robert, former CEO of Vermont Teddy Bear, has moved most of the operations of her newly acquired company, Terry Precision Cycles, to Burlington. The Rochester, N.Y., company specializes in bicycles for women and is a direct marketer of women’s cycling apparel and accessories. Offices are at 47 Maple St.; the warehouse is at 7 Ambrose Place, off Home Avenue. The company employs 12 people, with more planned, and is leasing 10,500 square feet of commercial space. •