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July 2008

Home Office
Bill Desautels of RE/MAX North Professionals has come a long way in the real estate business since he was 18 and working for his brother.

Refreshing Work
Mike Gervais is in a fine fix at Prime Renovation Group.

Home Economics
Three real estate experts address the vagaries of the Real Estate Market.

Trade Secrets
Jim Walsh at Affiliated Customs Brokers USA has seen the best and the worst of doing business at the border.

June 2008

Uncommon Law
These lawyers at Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer freed themselves to do what they were trained to do.

Winging It
A classic plane, a camera, and a can-do spirit lift Shirley Chevalier, the owner of Fli-Rite Aviation in Colchester, above the fray.

Sweep Stakes
Ex-banker Greg Burton, of Burton Cleaning Services Inc. in Essex Junction, is cleaning up.

Teching Charge
Innovation motivation drives Judith Van Houten, the Vermont state director of EPSCoR at the University of Vermont.

May 2008

Flying High
At Peregrine Design/Build, Tim Frost’s secret is to pay attention.

Curing the Flue
David Kehoe is artist, tugboat captain, chimney sweep, gardener, extreme skier — and the owner of Artful Chimney Service.

Green Business
For Ed and Trish Read, work is like a walk down the garden path for at Mad River Garden Center.

 Rock Culture
Charles Day, the president of Culture Craft Sandblast appreciates that not many companies’ words are literally carved in stone.

Act 250 Roundup
Approvals by the Vermont Environmental Board of Act 250 applications.

Personnel Points

April 2008

Buoy Scouts
The Moorings: a home away from home, on the water.

Past Perfect
Preservation Vermont guides the conservation of one of the country’s 11 most endangered places.

Rolling Stones
Island Excavating grew out of a bad back and a friendship.

A Swell Vocation
Boat Headquarters, the last new-boat dealer in Franklin County keeps his head dry.

Red Tape

Watching the clock and your wallet: who gets overtime, by Gary Franklin, Attorney at Law 

March 2008

Company Town
There’s never a dull moment in Allie Stickney’s workday at Wake Robin.

Care Package
Champlain Valley Urgent Care is there when you need it, as is Osteopath Timothy Fitzgerald.

Song & Dance
Cayce Ludwar is uning up to the latest music and choreography at Williston Jazzercise Fitness Center.

Basic Kneads
A well-rounded life keeps Dr. Tiffany Renaud of Living Well on the ball.

Captive Insurance
Jeff Johnson of Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC asks if captive insurance be right for you?

February 2008

Home Brewed
Morgan Wolaver of Otter Creek Brewery led the way for organic beers in the United States.

January 2008

Smart Cookie
Gerianne Smart’s first big triumph was selling herself.

A Family Calling
Treating a community like family has been good for Franklin Telephone Co.

Kindred Spirits
Disparate backgrounds add spice to Vermont Wine Merchants Joerg Klauck and Mike Stolese.

Binary System
Computer stars Zach Chambers and Sam Hooker were meant to work in tandem.

Local Matters 

December 2007

Well Schooled
Part of Dan Fogel’s aspiration for UVM is to see that the university is recognized among the finest small research institutions in the nation.

Winged Vocation
For its founders, opening the Flying Pig Bookstore represented the granting of an unattainable dream.

Tax Masters
There are good reasons why accountants Sheer & Hickey chose a narrow focus.

Re-Storing Pittsfield
The Original General Store is once again a center of community in Pittsfield.

Profit Strategies by Josh Patrick

November 2007

Artistic Timber
Yankee magazine’s list of America’s 100 best craftsmen inspired John Lomas to bring his furniture-making skills from England’s Cotswolds to Vermont.

Following the Sun
Draker Laboratories grew out of its founder’s tinkering around with solar power.

Riding High
Arlo Cota’s run has been a roller coaster ride, and just as fun for him.

Pile Driver
Porter Knight creates order from chaos.

Hot Products & Executive Gifts

October 2007

September 2007

It All Adds Up
Vermont companies have counted on A.M. Peisch & Co. for 87 years.

Lending a Personal Touch
Granite Hills Credit Union in central Vermont has lots of heart.

Adventuring Group
Good performing and potential rewards keep FreshTracks Capital center-stage.

Kitty Corner
No dogs allowed at Affectionately Cats, an all-feline veterinary hospital and boarding facility.

Straight Talk
Investing in Social Responsibility and Measuring the Return by Will Patten

August 2007

How Sweet It Is
In 2001, Win Smith’s Summit Ventures partnership brought a Vermont institution back into local hands.

The Palace for Palates
The menu might be Asian, but the ingredients at Silver Palace are true Vermont.

Making Beautiful Music
Alan Jordan helps the beat go on.

Milk Money
Hard work, brain power and savvy risk-taking have made the Laggises as contented as their cows.

Media 2.0
An introduction to a few of the new media for savvy business owners.

Meet the Press
Tips on what you can do to have a better chance that your press releases will find a way into print.

July 2007

Making the Right Moves
Jamie Dolan and Bill Brady of McLure Moving & Storage traded Lear jets for 18-wheelers.

Conference CALL
Linda Wheeler of Champlain College keeps her eye on the prize: a well-executed event.

Irish Ayes
Paul MacCluskey’s luck appears to emanate from his quick mind and his ability to say yes when the time is right.

Meets & Potatoes
Promoting our state to tourists and meeting planners helps keep Vermont’s economy well fed

June 2007

A Man of Many Colors
Peter Langrock’s second rule of thumb at Langrock Sperry & Wool is: Never turn down a case that’s fun.

Pixel Jockeys
Propeller Media Works stays fresh by embracing the vagaries of life.

Life in Technicolor
Barb Bardin of Let’s Pretend turns fantasy into cash, with a lot of spectacle along the way.

Encouraging Signs
Some of the most creative graphics around come from the folks at SB Signs.

May 2007

In the Flow
Mark Stephenson of Vermont Energy is energized about energy.

Well Grounded
Following in his father’s footsteps, Glenn Cummings continues to influence lives at Cummings Electric.

Floored by the Forest
Green is way more than a color for the Nazarenkos and Planet Hardwood.

Digging It
Mike Pitonyak has Capitol Earthmoving exactly where he wants it.

Act II
Architect William Truex retired March 21, but don’t expect him to disappear for long.

Act 250
During 2006, the Vermont Environmental Board approved 674 Act 250 applications for projects totaling $408 million.

April 2007

A Willing Spirit
Mike Shea’s boat floats: Lake Champlain Shoreline Cruises

The Stream Team
Affordable waterfront property is what Ray and Francine Giroux and their son, Bryan, the owners of Champlain Bridge Marina say they provide.

Aces Up
Rick Bibens has dealt himself four Aces, and he’s pretty sure there are more in his deck.

Taken for Granite
Mark Austin’s business, Upon This Rock, is on solid ground.

March 2007

Good Medicine
Daria Mason has put the last 30 years to good use in the service of the people of central Vermont.

Keeping Watch 
Relief starts here at Red Cross.

Flex Appeal
Long before the current fitness craze, Sally Dye was motivating people.

Plea Enterprise
Randy Amis knows what law school doesn’t teach.

February 2007

Puppy Love
A lot of luck, a ton of hard work, a fearless approach, a savvy intuition and an affinity for dogs — these are the qualities that have helped Stephen Huneck carve his niche.

Inn KeepingWith Tradition
Two generations of innkeepers and a crew of longtime staff keep The Golden Eagle flying high.

Tap Dancing
Greg Noonan wrote the book on microbrewing — really.

Grape Expectations
Ken Albert has planted his roots deep in Shelburne soil.

The Flight Stuff
Tucked into a Huntington hillside, the Birds of Vermont Museum is carver Bob Spear’s gift to the world.

January 2007

COVER: Casting a Wide NET
Burlington got lucky with Tim Nulty when it went looking for help with its plan to create a municipal telecommunications service.

E(nergy)=HMC²
Changing of the guard at a Stowe advertising agency, from Brian Harwood to Veronica Williams.

It’s Their Baby
Kimberly Kropf and Susan Holson publish news to use for parents.

A Hole Life
John Arnott’s guiding principle is this: Victory has a thousand fathers; defeat is an orphan.

Personnel Points
Dave Mount offers suggestions about online recruiting.

December 2006

Cover Story: EEKMICE
Dealing with mice has been anything but frightening for Ellen Jareckie and Barry Percy of House Mouse Designs.

Through a Glass Brightly
From inner space to outer space, Omega Optical’s technologies make life better for all of us.

A Glass Act
Peace lover, mentor, gardener, philosopher, bee-keeper, physician, Bud Shriner brings a lifetime to his art at Church and Maple Glass Studio.

In the Family’s Footprints
Cindy Feloney has come full circle with her family’s shoe business, John's Shoe Shop North.

Marketing Demystified
Retail Marketing Refresher by Matt Hayes, Hayes Group Inc.

November 2006

Cover Story: In Stitches
The only remaining sock manufacturer in Vermont, Cabot Mills, is doing quite well.

Drawing on Experience
Beautiful, functional design is Paul Henninge’s product.

Sweet Spot
Gail Elvidge survived a frightening moment by making chocolate. She and husband, Mark, run Vermont Nut Free Chocolates.

The Secret’s in the Details
Beauty and efficiency are the bywords for Tom Moore, builder and woodworker.

Bank On It
Jan Marinelli of Chittenden Bank writes about practical avenues your businesses can take to be more socially responsible.

October 2006

Cover Story: Attested Development
Rutland has a genuine champion when it comes to economic development: Mark Bulcher of Rutland Regional Planning Commission

Mauer Power
When luck doesn’t cooperate, Grandview Farms’ Billy Mauer gets creative.

Practice Makes Perfect
George Faris entered law school to relax.

Commercial Spaces 
Our annual roundup of commercial property for sale or lease.

Photo-Synthesis
When Bill Forsyth of PhotoGarden takes on a hobby, it can become a permanent part of his picture.

Personnel Points by Dave Mount, Westaff

September 2006

Cover Story: Riding High
For Chris Cole, it’s all about CCTA ridership.

Change for the Better
Ginny Fleischman of Green Mountain Credit Union learned long ago to follow her heart — and her own good sense.

All in the Family
Helping to maintain a solid community
is where it’s at for Jon Jamieson at Jamieson Insurance.

Keeping In Tune
Whether plying a tune or a tune-up, Bob Amos keeps his customers coming back to Bob's Auto Service.

Bank On It
With more than 6,000 Vermont health savings accounts opened just at Chittenden in one year, there’s definitely a lot of interest around the state in HSAs.

August 2006

COVER STORY: At the Top of His Game
Allen Wilson first skied at Killington in the ’70s; now he runs the place.

The Fischers of Thatcher Brook
This husband-and-wife team of innkeepers knew what they were getting into when they fell for buying Thatcher Brook, a Vermont country inn.

Sea Fare
A young St. Albans chef rallied his family to follow his calling at Jeff's Restaurant.

Ethnic Markets
Immigrants to Vermont make sure they have choices for finding the foods of their home countries at these ethnic markets.

Not Just Horsing Around
Three women with a love of horses have a reach far beyond themselves at East Hill Farm.

Thinking Green
The small, innovative, entrepreneurial and environmental culture of our state paves the way for Vermont to take a leading role in our nation.

July 2006

On the Right Track
Tom Murphy is paid to keep an eye on trains across the country.

The Wheel Deal
Chances are good that anybody who’s shopped a car dealer online has come in contact with Dealer.com.

Completing the Circuit
VEMAS’ customers are companies large enough to outsource component manufacture, but not yet large enough to send their business overseas.

Sweet Meets
The meeting and convention business brings welcome cash to the state. Also, a meeting planner.

Workforce Development
Maximizing your return on investment by Melissa Hersh of Champlain College

June 2006

The A’s Have It
These three lawyers at Unsworth Barra & Jarrett stick together because they like each other and love what they’re doing.

The Symptom Sleuths
Larry Weed created a remote diagnostic program so good, the military licenses everything his company produces.

Speedy Delivery
Same-day courier service is the niche carved out by this can-do company, Green Mountain Messenger.

When Larry Met Sally
Larry and Sally Bohen of Audiobooks Online caught the wave of an emerging market.

Words to the Wise by Andrew Mikell

May 2006

Bob The Builder
Since 1969, when Bob Lord ’s father co-founded E.F. Wall & Associates, the company has encouraged family participation.

The Way to a Bright Future
Mark Burnham of Hegeman Electric Inc. knows that for a plan to come together, one first must have a plan.

Rosie’s Descendants
Rosie the Riveter is the inspiration for the many programs of Northern New England Tradeswomen, whose aim is to train, encourage and support women in nontraditional careers.

All Mixed Up
Capsules, flavors, lollipops, liquids, suspensions, lozenges, sprays, injectables — Penro Custom Compounding makes sure the medicine goes down.

Act 250 Roundup

Personnel Matters

April 2006

Ship Mates
With roots deep in the Champlain Islands, Paul and Anne Clark of Northland Boats stay connected to their community

Where the Livin’ Is Easy
Busy people are turning to home for solace

Dial M for Money Management.
The letter “M” is important to Missy Kraus for many reasons.

Vermont’s Other Playground
A large measure of Vermont’s quality of life proceeds from the fortunate contiguity of its mountains, valleys and Lake Champlain.

Marketing Demystified by Matt Hayes

March 2006

Singing the Blues
Bill Milnes found his niche at the St. Louis Blues

Care Driven
Rachel Lee Cummings believes that care is a two-way street

Island Type
If it’s news in the Islands, George Fowler knows it

Short Work
Kelly Short, owner of the Athletic Club of Vermont, wants to help people see fitness as a lifestyle instead of a New Year’s resolution

Future Perfect
William A. Mason and Margaret L. Montgomery on Family-owned and family-managed businesses.

February 2006

They Were Framed: Somewhere between 100,000 and 150,000 Frame Game frames are hanging on Vermonters’ walls, and the count is rising.

Keen Cuisine: A preponderance of fresh and locally found products inspire this French chef’s culinary creations at Roland's Place.

Waitsfield’s Merchandise Mart: Elements of designer boutique, country store and antiques shop combine to make The Store in Waitsfield a one-of-a-kind place to shop.

Inn-Spiration: Rick Rizza’s corporate experience and engineering aptitude combined with his wife’s background in decorating have made The Inn at Montpelier a draw to those seeking an elegant place to relax.

Man on the Move: Chapin Spencer uses the same method to meet his neighbors that he uses for his daily commute to work at Local Motion

January 2006

Radio Flyer: Karen Marshall of Clear Channel Communications has more than proved the moniker of “Up-and-Comer” given her by this magazine 17 years ago.

Finding Their Groove: Roger Phelps and Cris Folley of Creative Sound make perfect music for their business and clients.

A Course Line: Like a choreographer, Tim Donovan has guided the evolution of the Community College of Vermont through a rapidly changing environment.

The IT Girl:Twenty years ago, Diane Kerbaugh was the receptionist; now she owns the company, Panurgy Vermont.

Personnel Points: When You Have to Fire an Employee
by Dave Mount, Westaff.

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