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Norwich University has long been a crossroads of military service, higher education, and innovation. Few people embody that intersection more fully than Phil Susmann, longtime Norwich leader and President of Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI).

Can anyone tell me how many hedge funds are in Vermont? That leaves entrepreneurs as our highest probability solution.

Mission Murals VT rallied purpose and paint for change. Over 160 volunteers, more than 100 donors, amazing artists, residents, VCET members, and so many kids showed up and painted a beautiful new mural.

Heads down! That’s what September tends to be for most. Capital Markets come back to life, kids go back to school, to-do lists get picked back up and the hustle returns.

The Burlington Hardware Meetup is part of a global community of engineers and builders. The Burlington chapter launched during the pandemic and has since grown into one of the most active gatherings for Vermont’s hardware community.

A year ago, we wrote about searching for the Next Big Thing to invest in. So, here’s an update on the companies and teams in which we have placed recent venture capital bets. But, first some context.

The Farmer Companies is a private equity firm that licenses, invests in, and acquires brands with the potential to expand into new markets.

Abe Collins, founder of Land Care Cooperative (LCC) and LandWEB, is on a mission to support farmers working to heal Vermont’s watersheds, soils, and biodiversity.

With events being back to back all summer, you need to make sure your event has a unique vibe. Here’s how to set it.

One evening, frustrated by the hassle of calling or emailing to book a campsite, Rylan wondered why there wasn’t an easier way to reserve online. John responded like any true entrepreneur: “Let’s build it.”

There are real opportunities for builders and innovators to bring their optimism, their fight, and their solutions to markets underserved and emerging.