Lamoille Economic Development Corporation

04/05/2026

Discover St. Johnsbury is sponsoring a *FREE* business workshop April 8th – How do I find funding for my small business?

04/01/2026

Making your business more efficient can help reduce operating costs and maintenance headaches. In a time of economic uncertainty, it can also help create long-term stability for your business. Efficiency Vermont is stepping up with additional support.

For a limited time, businesses can double their custom incentive for energy efficiency projects. That means up to an additional $25k bonus for businesses, nonprofits, farm operations, and institutions that complete projects by November 2026.

Learn more and get started here:

Call to find custom energy efficiency related incentives for your business, regardless of size or industry if there are no standard rebates available to fit your needs.

03/20/2026

Be sure to register now for our last Legislative Breakfast this season, Monday April 6th in Jeffersonville. Sponsored by Vermont Electric Cooperative and Smuggler’s Notch Resort.

Register here: https://lamoilleeconomy.org/breakfast/

03/03/2026

Morristown is currently reviewing a draft conservation easement that would permanently define how the approximately 150-acre "Muddy Moose" property is protected and what uses and facilities may be allowed.

They are seeking community input -- take their short survey before March 12.

Survey and more info at: https://www.morristownvt.gov/conservation-commission/page/muddy-moose-property

02/27/2026

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets is now accepting applications from Vermont businesses interested in vending at The Big E.

⭐️ The application deadline is March 1st ⭐️

This 17-day fair and exposition will take place this year, Sept. 18 - Oct. 4, 2026, in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The Big E is among the top 5 largest fairs in the United States, boasting an annual attendance rate of 1.5 million people, and it provides a unique regional marketing opportunity for Vermont businesses.

Fairgoers from all over New England come to The Big E looking to find unique products and to get a head start on their holiday shopping. Last year alone, vendors in the Vermont Building exceeded $2 million in sales.

Apply now!

The application to vend inside the Vermont Building at the 2026 Big E is now open! The Request for Applications can be viewed here.  OVERVIEW The Vermont Building is one of six New England buildings on the Avenue of the States at the Big E, a 17-day fair and exposition which takes place each Septem...

02/24/2026

This spring Community College of Vermont (CCV) is offering an event called Hiring and Retention Essentials for Vermont Employers. This event includes ten, 30-minute virtual workshops where presenters from across Vermont are offering tools and practices to attract and support talent from a wide variety of talent pools.

🟢 Workplace Policies and Culture: Justice Involved Populations
🟢 Hiring and Retention: Refugee and Immigrant Populations
🟢 Transforming Your Workforce with New American Talent
🟢 Creative Pathways to Connect with Emerging Talent
🟢 Identifying Potential in Emerging Candidates
🟢 Creating a Recovery-Friendly Workplace
🟢 Removing Barriers, Strengthening Retention
🟢 Employer Collaboration to Support CPEP Participants

Register here: https://admissions.ccv.edu/portal/cpepemployerevents

02/20/2026

Peak Pitch 2026, held at Sugarbush Resort on Tuesday March 10, is now open for registration. Presented by FreshTracks Capital, Peak Pitch, which is Vermont’s longest-running start-up business pitch event, brings aspiring entrepreneurs and investors together for a unique version of the classic "elevator pitch."

At this unique event, a shared chairlift ride gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business plans to venture capitalists, individual investors, commercial lenders and other entrepreneurial advisors during a day of skiing and snowboarding at Sugarbush Resort.

⛷️ Register now:

Hosted by FreshTracks Capital, Peak Pitch VT, now in its 20th year, is a skiing, networking and fundraising event held at Sugarbush Resort

02/04/2026

Looking for a commercial real estate opportunity in a great location? This 5000+ sq ft building on 1.48+/- acres on Hyde Park Village’s Main Street has most recently been used as a daycare with the potential to be permitted for a different commercial usage.

Explore commercial properties like this listing from Trombley & Day Group - BHHS VT RE Group on our website.

https://lamoilleeconomy.org/real-estate/

02/03/2026

Last week was a full and fast-moving week at the State House, with committees advancing proposals across a wide range of issues that affect Vermont businesses and communities.

The pace of activity is reflected in the more than 20 issue updates included in this week’s newsletter: https://conta.cc/3ZIGAUy

01/31/2026

GMTCC Green Mountain Tech and Career Center is conducting a Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment and is seeking input from local employers.

Employer feedback plays an important role in shaping career and technical education programs, aligning training with workforce needs, and strengthening partnerships between schools and industry.

The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete and will help guide Green Mountain Tech’s work over the next several years.

Survey closes: February 9th

Thank you for sharing your perspective.

Green Mountain Tech is a regional technical education center serving Lamoille Union High School, Hazen Union High School, Peoples Academy, Stowe High School, and Craftsbury Academy as well as many home schooled students. Programs offered at Green Mountain Tech include Creative Media Art & Design, Co...

01/22/2026

Watch the video of our January Legislative Breakfast, and sign up now for our February event here: https://lamoilleeconomy.org/breakfast/

The Lamoille Economic Development Corporation and the Lamoille Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring four legislative breakfasts at various locations across Lam...

01/15/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program will open for applications on January 15th, offering critical support for farmers, ranchers, and producer-based businesses looking to grow through value-added products. With approximately $25 million available nationwide, VAPG helps producers develop new products, expand marketing opportunities, and increase income by enhancing the value and reach of their goods.

Eligible applicants may apply for Planning Grants (up to $50,000) to support feasibility studies and business or marketing plans, or Working Capital Grants (up to $200,000) to fund processing, packaging, advertising, inventory, and staffing needs. A 1:1 match is required and may include cash or eligible in-kind contributions.

Learn more at

This program assists agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. The goals of this program are to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities and increase producer income.