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May 2013

ReSOURCE, Tom Longstreth
Jamb Session: Doors are far from the only thing recycled, at ReSOURCE.

Vermont Concrete Cutting and Concrete Solutions, John Anderson
Blade Runner: This family business works on the literal cutting edge.

Bianchi Stone Crafters, Frances, Eric, and Caitlin Bianchi
Rock Stars: Three generations and 145 years of solid experience.

Under Construction
A birds eye view of recent construction projects

Artisan Tileworks, Mark Parent
Clay Trader: Finding a niche ... made of tile.

Act 250
Applications approved by the Vermont Environmental Board in 2012.

All About IT, by John Burton of NPI,
The Vermont business forecast: sunny with a strong chance of clouds.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
What to do when you hire a new employee.

April 2013

Darling's Boatworks, George and Pam Darling
Rigging the Rigging: Keeping things shipshape.

Sea Dog Boating Solutions, Steven Charlebois
Salty Ventures: Helping you float your boat.

Redmond Interior Design, Cecilia Redmond
Designing Woman: This Irish transplant brings an education in philosophy and interior architecture and design to her work.

Marketing 101, by Christine Miller, Miller Consulting LLC,
Sell Like You're on QVC.

The Year On The Lake,
The Year on the Lake: Sailing Into Summer.

March 2013

COVER STORY: BioTek, Briar and Adam Alpert
Microbe-Managers: This Vermont company is a world leader in analytical analysis of molecular chemistry.

Franklin County Home Health Agency, Janet McCarthy
Care Force: At-home health care support for every age range.

Four Seasons Dermatology, M.D.s Anita Licata and Steven Partilo
Saving Hides: These docs get under your skin.

Bear Pond Books, Rivendell Books, Claire Benedict and Robert Kasow
Shelf Help: Creating a literary dynasty.

The Manager's Corner, by Emily Morrow,
Going The Distance: Long-Term Professional Success.

February 2013

National Bank of Middlebury, National Bank of Middlebury, G. Kenneth Perine
The Accidental Banker: This is no "podunk country bank."

Rabbit Hill Inn, Rabbit Hill Inn, Leslie and Brian Mulcahy
Suite Location: The Mulcahys offer peace and tranquility in Lower Waterford.

Stewart's Bakery, Stewart's Bakery, Stewart Ruth
Filling Kneads: Provider of our daily bread.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
A look at employee turnover

Dining Out,
Dining Out: Fourteen of our favorite eateries.

Etsy Crafters, Katharine Watson, Shop Katharine Watson, Hyde Park , Joanne Kalisz, Happy Fantastic, Burlington, Jessica Schatzman, This Good Earth, Waterville , Leslie Fry, FryDay, Winooski, Berry Carroll, Moxie B's Closet, Waitsfield, and Emily Stoneking, aKNITomy and The Crafty Hedgehog, Burlington
Where the Art Is: Online sales for crafty Vermont small businesses.

January 2013

Nathaniel Group, Joel Melnick and Barbi McDonald
Light Manufacturing: Optics, light, microprocessors, and electronics are the Nathaniel Group's four elements.

Logic Supply, Roland and Lisa Groeneveld
Small Product, Big Effect: The demand for this company's rugged, embedded computer devices keeps growing.

Earthlogic, Chris Kesler
Graphic Control: Chris Kesler studied management information systems before most people knew what it was.

Rose Computer Technology Services, David Rose
Teching Charge: A case study in college sparked David Rose's approach to the world of computers.

Special Needs and Your Business, James A. Caffry, Caffry Law PLCC,
Employing people with disabilities

December 2012

Perrywinkle's Fine Jewelry, Perry Sporn
Ring Leader: Burlington is headquarters to Perry Sporn's jewelry empire

Smitty's Sewing Machine Service, Bob and Penny Smith
Sew and Tell: Friendly chitchat and superior knowledge make Smitty's a village institution

Martial Way Self Defense Center, David Quinlan
Fancy Pants: Time-honored traditions in self-defense

Warm Hearts, Deep Pockets 2012,
Warm Hearts: Do what you love, the good works will follow

Hot Products and Executive Gifts
Gift ideas for your favorite boss or client.

The Manager's Corner by Emily Morrow,
The Best Listener Is The Most Charming Person

November 2012

Trow and Holden Co., Norman Akley and Lauren LaMorte
Heavy Metal Group: Forging a place in the community.

It's Arthur's Fault!, Arthur Shelmandine
Stir Crazy: Arthur Shelmandine is cooking up something good.

H.F. Grabenstein, Harry Grabenstein
All Strings Considered: Sleek and elegant, H.F. Grabenstein's bows are world renowned.

Blazing Design, Mike Van Buren
Fire Man: Playing with fire is a good thing for Mike Van Buren.

Hot Products and Executive Gifts
Gift ideas for your favorite boss or client.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
How much should I pay?

October 2012

Encore Redevelopment, Chad Farrell
Power Play: A 21st-century approach to development.

Franklin County Industrial Development Corp., Tim Smith
Attested Development: Diversified agriculture is a key to Franklin County's economic strength.

1-800-GOT-JUNK, Aaron Fastman
Carried Away: Same-day carry-out service for extra odds and ends.

Vermont Building Supply, Dale Dingler
Glass Action: Vermont roots and years of experience keep this entrepreneur going.

Commercial Spaces 2012
A survey of available commercial space.

Marketing 101, by Christine Miller, Miller Consulting LLC,
Social Selling to Your Clients

September 2012

Green Mountain Harley-Davidson, David and Debby Pearson
Hog Wild: Motorcycles are more than a business for this couple.

New England Federal Credit Union, John J. Dwyer Jr.
Dollar Store: Vermont is very much the focus for this establishment.

Sheldon Trucks, Mike Sheldon
Heavy Metal: Diagnosis and cure for Mack and Volvo trucks.

Kinneston and Associates, Don Kinneston
Game Plan: Don Kinneston has created investment-planning software that works like a game.

The Manager's Corner, by Emily Morrow,
Gravitas: What It Is And Why It Matters

August 2012

Vermont Flannel Co., Mark and Linda Baker
In Stitches: These two are literally wrapped up in their work.

Shelburne Orchards, Nick Cowles
A Fruitful Labor: For Nick Cowles, fun is finding innovative ways to stretch his product line.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
Ask your employees what they think.

Dining Out
Dining Out: Some of our favorite restaurants.

Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, Sandy Devine
Living on the Edge: Vermont's culture as seen through the history of its signature sport.

The Governor's House, Suzanne Boden
Just Her Cup of Tea: Boden has created her perfect life in Hyde Park.

July 2012

Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Realty, Leslee MacKenzie and Brian Boardman
By the Yard: Moving a revered family company forward.

Seville Appraisals, Linda Seville
Taking at Space Value: Business comes with the territory.

Champlain Housing Trust, Brenda Torpy
Title Match: Homes are where her heart is.

Polli Construction, Steven Polli
Wall in a Day's Work: No job is too small for this practical Scotsman.

Red Tape, by Gary Franklin, Primmer, Piper, Eggleston and Cramer PC,
Know and protect your secrets

June 2012

Vermont Law School, Geoffrey Shields
Legal Aid: Keeping Vermont Law School among the best.

L. Brown and Sons Printing, Larry and Diane Brown
Filling a Pressing Need: An astute approach to technology keeps this printer thriving.

Norman Blais Attorney at Law, Norman Blais
Aiming to Pleas: A neighborhood lawyer Vermont-style.

Metevier Electric Motor Service, Hank Metevier
Fine-Tuner: This business keeps on running.

The Manager's Corner, by Emily Morrow,
The Fine Art of Networking

May 2012

Harrison Concrete/Harrison Redi-Mix, James and Kevin Harrison
A Hard Day's Work: This family's job gets harder and harder.

Scott + Partners, Tyler Scott
Growing Wings: Elegant design for practical spaces.

Laurie's Certified Construction, Laurie Goldsmith
Edifice Complex: Building is bliss for this Colchester woman.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
Reference Checking.

Act 250
Applications approved by the Vermont Environmental Board in 2011.

April 2012

Design Matters, Annette Besaw
Woman With a Mission: and a Country, and an Art Deco, and a Contemporary ...

Tom's Marine, Shelly and Tom Eriksen
Staying Afloat: This full-service marina is up a good creek

Vermont Canvas and Upholstery, Robert Dennis
Material Guy: Canvas is not the only thing this inventive entrepreneur wields

Lake Business Roundup,
The Year on the Lake: Lessons learned, progress made

Marketing 101, by Christine Miller, Miller Consulting LLC,
How do you know when your advertising is working?

March 2012

Dee Physical Therapy, Mike and Justine Dee
Deeply Kneaded: Evidence-based protocols drive the treatments at Dee PT.

Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, Marie Beatrice Grause
Pitcher of Health: Navigating the health care rapids.

The Memory Center at Fletcher Allen Health Care, William Pendlebury, MD
Brain Stormer: This specialist in brain diseases cares, in both senses of that word.

The Marketer's Basket, by Sara Blum, Acorn Marketing,
QR Codes: A Marketer's Dream Come True.

Colchester Technical Rescue, Mike Cannon
Life Is Swells: Swift-water rescues are just a day's work for this team.

February 2012

Claire's Rstaurant and Bar, Steven Obranovich, Linda Ramsdell and Mike Bosia
A Nosh Above: In partnership with the community, this restaurant thrives

Stowehof Inn and Resort, Christopher Grimes and Chris 'CJ'Grimes
Inn-Spiration: An inn crafted from the ancient Vermont landscape

Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery, Joan Furchgott and Brad Sourdiffe
Where the Art Is: For these Shelburne businesspeople, art does more than imitate life

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
Never on Friday

Dining Out
Fourteen of our favorite restaurants.

Brian Jones Woodworking, Brian Jones
Wooden It Be Nice: Creating future heirlooms

January 2012

Union Street Media, Ted Adler
Web Masters: Ted Adler's digital tour de force.

Burlington Communications, Todd Goad, Eric Field, and David Pray
Radio Flyers: A trio of Air Force vets keeps Vermonters in touch.

The Verterre Group, Rod Lindsay II, Steven Chase, and Martha Roy
Site Seers: Working to keep Vermont green.

Marketing 101, by Christine Miller, Miller Consulting LLC,
Online Connections

VIDEOsyncracies, Paul Gittelsohn
Shooting Star: A playful approach has served this producer well.

December 2011

Burlington Business Association, Kelly Devine
Action Figure: This woman makes the term high energy seem wimpy.

Vermont Family Business Initiative, Dann Van Der Vliet
Family Man: Helping to ensure the transfer of entrepreneurial spirit across the generations.

In Full Bloom, Kris Engstrom
The Stalk Market: Flowers for the soul is what Kris Engstrom calls a visit to her shop.

The Manager's Corner, by Emily Morrow,
Robust diversity and workplace teams.

Warm Hearts, Deep Pockets,
Warm Hearts, Deep Pockets: Food for thought and action.

Hot Products and Executive Gifts,
Gift ideas for your favorite boss or client.

November 2011

Vermont Natural Coatings, Andrew Meyer
Whey Station: An effective yet odor-free wood-finishing product from a surprising source.

FoodScience Corp., Dale Metz
Dose- E-Dough: Riding the rise of the supplement industry.

Upper Access Books, Steve and Lisa Carlson
Durable Press: This Hinesburg micro-publisher reads every manuscript proposal.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
It's Planning Time.

After the Floods, Vermont
After the FLOODS: The year of extraordinary suffering and kindness.

October 2011

Community Health Center of Burlington, Paul Mendelsohn
Sharp-Sited Project: A grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has kept countless Vermonters on the job.

Vermont Business Brokers, Stephen P. Marsh
Matchmakers: The Beals find suitors for companies.

Pinnacle Properties, Matt Cohen
Ground Control: Weather or not, Matt Cohen is on the job.

Marketing 101, by Christine Miller, Miller Consulting LLC,
Etiquette mistakes: how bad manners can cost business owners.

Commercial Space Roundup, 2011
An overview of available commercial space.

September 2011

Cover story: Windham Financial Services, Paul Mendelsohn
Right on the Money: When money talks, Mendelsohn listens.

Community National Bank of Derby, Stephen P. Marsh
Key to the Kingdom: 'Community' is the watchword in this institution.

Vermont Automobile Dealers Association, Marilyn B. Miller
Motor Driven: At the wheel of a 66-year-old institution.

Capitol Plaza, Brian Cain and Frederick Bashara II
Suite Dreams: A Montpelier family stepped in to save a venerable property.

The Manager's Corner, by Emily Morrow,
Career transitions and the reluctant entrepreneur.

August 2011

Chef David Hugo, David Hugo
The Prince of Peas: From planning to prep to training the next generation of chefs, David Hugo yields a mighty crop.

Middlebury Snow Bowl, Peter Mackey
A Course of a Different Color: Middlebury boasts a ski area unlike any other in the state.

Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Bryant Watson
The VAST Expanse: This statewide organization keeps sliding along.

Birds in Wood, Jim Maas
Flight Engineer: Carving a niche in the Northeast Kingdom.

Dining Out,
Dining Out: Fourteen of our favorite restaurants.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
Motivating the Next Generation of Workers.

July 2011

Attacca Realty, Barb and Curtis Trousdale
Sold Mates: This pair aims for quick and stress-free real estate transitions.

Leach Construction of Vermont, Andy and Todd Leach
Leach Field: The Leach family draws out the best in construction.

Advanced Property Investigation, Paul and Julie Lyman
Plot Checker: Paul Lyman gives homeowners a heads up on looming disaster.

Marketing 101, by Christine Miller, Miller Consulting LLC,
Effective networking for business development.

Lindsay Jay DESIGNS, Lindsay Jaccom
Curtain Call: Lindsay Jaccom took on her first decorating project at age 10.

June 2011

Kohn Rath Blackwood and Danon, Roger Kohn, Eileen Blackwood, David Rath, and Beth Danon
Four-Part Harmony: This partnership has found a way to make beautiful music together.

Vermont Attorneys Title Corp., Andrew Mikell
Insured InDeed: Andy Mikell helps lawyers help homeowners.

Leahy Press, Montpelier, Deena and Steve Smead
Fine Print: Evidence of this family's work is on paper.

The Manager's Corner, by Emily Morrow,
Executive coaching: alchemy or enhancement?

Sunrise Cleaning Service, John and Karen Barry
Scrub Me Tender: A chance encounter led to a lifetime career.

May 2011

Vermont Heating and Ventilating, David Brown
Air Apparent: In its third generation, this family company is thriving.

Topcoat Finishes, Scott Burt
Spreading the Hues: Brushed-on beauty is this company's specialty.

Associated General Contractors, Cathy Voyer
Built by Association: Cathy Voyer fits right in with her hard-working membership.

Vermont chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Vermont Architects
Good Manors: A tour of some of Vermont's most amazing recent construction.

Act 250 May 2011, Act 250
Act 250 Rundown: Approvals of 2010 Act 250 applications by the Vermont Environmental Board.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
Be Decisive

April 2011

Point Bay Marina, Todd Smith
Pier Pressure: This marina is moving far beyond staying afloat.

Lost Cove Yachting, Peter and Will Meyer
The Lease They Can Do: A father-and-son team are living the good life.

Vermont Stage Company, Mark Nash
Acting Class: Mark Nash has created a big pair of shoes to fill.

Marketing 101: by Christine Miller, Miller Consulting LLC,
How to find new business? Five easy tips.

The Lake,
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.

March 2011

RehabGYM, Sharon Gutwin
Middle Management: With three locations and counting, RehabGYM is working out.

Fletcher Allen's Center for Health Care Management, Paul Taheri, M.D., MBA
Doc Worker: A partnership between Fletcher Allen and the UVM School of Business might make health care more efficient.

Talent Skatepark, David and Hannah Deene Wood
Board Game: The region's only indoor skateboard and snowboard park is a family affair.

Norbeck Peters and Ford, Jim Peters, David Norbeck, and Peter Ford
Historical Records: St. Albans might be a center of musical culture.

The Manager's Corner by Emily Morrow,
"A bridge over troubled waters: conflict interventions in the workplace.

February 2011

MyWebGrocer, Rich Tarrant
Hunger Management: The scions of an entrepreneurial family are growing a venture of their own.

Green Mountain Inn, Patti Clark
The Artful Lodger: Creating a Stowe legacy.

The Tempest Book Shop, Rick Rayfield
The Book-Keeper: Much more than books can be found at this quirky, old-fashioned bookstore.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
A few mantras for business.

Restaurant Guide,
Dining Out: Eleven of our favorite restaurants.

Sadie Katz Deli, Glenn Walter
The Deli Lama: Sadie Katz Deli is not Glenn Walter's first business, and most likely won't be his last.

January 2011

Caleidoscope Communications Co., Loretta Roby
House of Connection: Loretta Roby has made the world of telecommunications her own

Bear Code, Michael Howe
Knowing Howe: A family bent for invention carried this entrepreneur into an international business

Network Performance Inc., John Burton
At Your Servers: NPI has got your back ... and your backup

Egan Media Productions, Joe Egan
In Tune: Music and video work from Egan Media Productions shows up in a lot of familiar places

The Sense of Security, by Douglas Babcock, Cygnus Security Consulting,
Security in the Workplace

December 2010

Vermont Retail Association, Tasha Wallis
The Sweet Buy and Buy: Tasha Wallis injected a shot of energy into a sleepy organization

Sweet Clover Market, Heather Belcher
Fare Trade: No ideology pushed here, only a desire to provide whole, organic, and local products in a friendly environment

Warm Hearts Deep Pockets,
Warm Hearts, Deep Pockets: Our annual roundup of generous Vermonters

Elaioladon-Contis Imports, Vasilios Contis
Oil Baron: Olives fill a pressing need for the Contis family

The Manager's Corner by Emily Morrow,
Optimal cultivation: home-grown, in-house leadership

November 2010

PocketWizard, Jim Clark and Tim Neiley
Shooting Stars: A college project, a friend with a problem, and a creative mind helped Jim Clark launch LPA Design and PocketWizard in 1990. Tim Neiley joined him a few years later.

Blue Spruce Farm, Eugene and Marie Audet
Power Driven: The first farm in the CVPS Cow Power program, at Blue Spruce Farm owned by Eugene and Marie Audet, has always operated with sustainability in mind

HRSentry, Dean Haller
Human Resource Resource: Dean Haller of HRSentry offers online HR help for small and medium-sized businesses

Island Ice Cream, Gary and Patty Sundberg
Cold Comfort: Island Ice Cream, little place in the islands owned by Gary and Patty Sundberg, offers sweet rewards

Hot Products and Executive Gifts
Gift ideas for your favorite boss or client

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
Don't write off the older worker

October 2010

Commercial Real Estate Brokers
Space Race: Ten commercial real estate brokers, chime in on the state of the business in Vermont. Tony Blake, V/T Commercial, Greg Dirmaier, J.L. Davis Realty, Bob Bouchard, Pizzagalli Properties LLC, Esther Lotz, Esther Lotz, Broker, Steve Donahue, Donahue and Associates, Doug Nedde, Redstone, Melinda Moulton, Main Street Landing, and Nicole Senecal, Omega Realty.

KAS Inc., Amy King
Business a la King: Faced with joblessness, Amy King took charge

Century 21 Farm and Forest Realty, Daniel and Nicholas Maclure
Country Rockers: A sense of humor and a deep work ethic keep Century 21 Farm and Forest Realty humming

Marketing 101, by Christine Miller, Miller Consulting LLC,
Marketing 101: How you lose clients who love you(and it's not for the reasons you think)

Commercial Spaces 2010,
Commercial Roundup: Overview of Commercial Spaces 2010 available for sale or lease.

September 2010

Handy Toyota and Handy Chevrolet, Dan Luneau, Karen Handy Luneau, and Dan Handy
A Good Ride: At Handy Toyota and Handy Chevrolet, this family enterprise in its third generation is humming right along.

Rock Point Advisors, Mike Huffman and Todd Wulfson
Contrary to Popular Opinion: Sailing against the tide has kept Rock Point Advisors in friendly seas.

Linda Milne CPA, Linda Milne
Riding the Audit Trail: For Linda Milne, being a CPA for hire is the perfect job.

Jed Crystal Studio, Jed Crystal
Funk-tional Design: Jed Crystal Studio's designs are the cat's meow.

The Manager's Corner by Emily Morrow,
The fine art of influencing

August 2010

Green Mountain Beverage, Bret Williams
Draft Animal: When Bret Williams joined Woodchuck Hard Cider Co. (now Green Mountain Beverage) in 1996 as its first salesman, the company's signature beverage was bottled using a 1940s soda filler.

Trattoria Delia, Thomas and Lori Delia
That's Italian: A switch of college majors, a family tradition with food, and a chance encounter laid the foundation for acclaimed Burlington restaurant Trattoria Delia and Thomas and Lori Delia.

Vermont Ski Areas Association, Parker Riehle
Man of the Mountains: A background in law and politics and a love of the sport helped ski enthusiast Parker Riehle of Vermont Ski Areas Association carve the perfect turn.

The Valley Reporter, Al Benjamin
A Limited Edition: Al Benjamin is The Valley Reporter's type face.

Dining Out,
Dining Out: Ten of our favorite restaurants.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
Coping With Employee Time Off

July 2010

Cedar Ledge Builders, John Skutel and Matt Jensen
It's All Relative: John Skutel and Matt Jensen appear to have found the ideal mix of work and family at Cedar Ledge Builders

Vermont Association of Realtors, Bob Hill
Conductor to the Real Estate stars : Bob Hill of Vermont Association of Realtors keeps Vermont's 12 local Realtor associations in touch with each other, the national association, and reality

Lafayette Painting, Paul Lafayette
Coats of Many Colors: Painting contractor Paul Lafayette does exteriors and interiors and gets the lead out At Lafayette Painting

Mountain Associates Realtors, Stu and Marion Baraw
First in Second Homes: Stu and Marion Baraw have spent 30 years building second-home sales and commercial sales at Mountain Associates Realtors

June 2010

Barr and Associates, Russell Barr
Barr Chart: Lawyer Russell Barr left 'the job of a lifetime' for the lifestyle of a lifetime at Barr and Associates

Dick Pepin Commercial Meat Slicer Repair, Dick Pepin
Any Way You Slice It: His might be a narrow specialty, but Dick Pepin's experience has covered the world

Law Offices of Fred V. Peet PC, Fred Peet
Good Deeds: Fred Peet's firm, the Law Offices of Fred V. Peet PC, has the title role in real estate transactions

The Manager's Corner by Emily Morrow,
Workplace superstars: abilities that sort the wheat from the chaff

Marketing 101, by Christine Miller, Miller Consulting LLC,
Five simple marketing "must-haves" to survive a down economy

May 2010

Landshapes, Jeff and Jason Hutchins
Growth Business: These brothers, Jeff and Jason Hutchins, leave no turn unstoned at Landshapes.

Professional Construction, David Bogue
David Business, Goliath Dreams: Staying small and spunky is how David Bogue keeps his edge.

Connor Homes, Mike Connor
Happy Home Maker: Vermont manufacturer, Mike Connor of Connor Homes.

Kate Pond, Kate Pond
Woman of Steel: When Kate Pond plays with fire, art happens.

Act 250 Roundup 2009,
Approvals of Act 250 applications by the Vermont Environmental Board.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
What's In It For Me?

April 2010

ADD-ON Accessory Outlet, Cathe and Ryan McDevitt
Vehicle Beauty Shop: The McDevitts, a rocket scientist and an MIS professional run ADD-ON Accessory Outlet, the auto parts store of your dreams.

Shell Boats, Fred Shell
Boat in a Box: The winds of trade blow fair for this craftsman, Fred Shell, owner of Shell Boats.

Charlie's Boathouse, Charlie Auer
Bridging the Decades: Charlie Auer's family business, Charlie's Boathouse has served up fun for generations of lakeside revelers.

Marine Plus, Paul Eriksen
An Unsinkable Duo: Power boats, service, and accessories keep Paul Eriksen's company, Marine Plus, afloat.

March 2010

Greater Burlington YMCA, Mary Burns
A Fit Assignment: Mary Burns' vision for the Greater Burlington YMCA was sparked in the crucible of her childhood in Burlington's Old North End.

Brookside Nursing Home, Thomas and Stephen Rice
Care Package: These apples have not fallen far from the tree at Brookside Nursing Home.

The Medical Store, Chris Henry
Following Doctors' Orders: High-end wheelchairs drive The Medical Store growth.

Richmond Upholstery, Michael Lemire
Restoration Service Station: Mike Lemire is proof that Vermont is still home to old-fashioned virtues of craftsmanship and precision

February 2010

Boundless Journeys, Matt Holmes
Cents of Adventure: Matt Holmes of Boundless Journeys is at home outside just about anywhere in the world.

The Sinclair Inn, Nimmie and Don Huber
Room at the Inn: Nimmie and Don Huber apply good humor and years of travel experience to make their guests feel at home at The Sinclair Inn.

Lunaroma Aromatic Apothecary, Leyla Bringas
Flower Power: There's no dichotomy between work and play for Leyla Bringas at Lunaroma Aromatic Apothecary.

McGuire Family Furniture Makers, Linda and Jack McGuire
Into the Woods: An eye for design, a knack for carpentry, and a longtime knowledge of antique, and a family focus keep McGuire Family Furniture Makers going, say Linda and Jack McGuire.

Personnel Points, by Dave Mount, Westaff,
Salary Increase Primer for 2010

Restaurants,
Dining Out: Eleven of our favorite restaurants.

January 2010

groSolar, Jeff and Dori Wolfe
Light Energy: Jeff and Dori Wolfe see the road to energy independence as a huge economic opportunity at groSolar.

Off the Page Creations, Stephanie Raccine
Getting With the Program: Stephanie Raccine at Off the Page Creations uses color, texture, graphic design, and attention to detail creating Web pages for a diverse set of clients.

Words Worth Remembering,
Quotes from our stories in the last decade.

Vermont Film Commission, Joe Bookchin
Lights! Camera! Jobs!: A rapidly evolving and decentralizing new media industry may be custom-made for Vermont and Vermont Film Commission.

Planning Matters, by Stephen A. Unsworth and David A. Barra, Unsworth and Barra PLC, Essex Junction,
Facing the reality of planning for succession in a family business