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Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   Since vaccines became available and many people have taken advantage of getting immunized against COVID-19, area businesses are bracing for what could be a very busy summer. “I believe the summer and fall season in southwestern Vermont and travel in general is going to be very hot,” said Matt Harrington, executive director of Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “With the vaccine in the majority of Americans’ arms, people not only feel safe and healthy to travel but many have postponed their vacations for a year no...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   Since vaccines became available and many people have taken advantage of getting immunized against COVID-19, Southern Vermont businesses are bracing for what could be a very busy summer. “I believe the summer and fall season in southwestern Vermont and travel in general is going to be very hot,” said Matt Harrington, executive director of Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “With the vaccine in the majority of Americans’ arms, people not only feel safe and healthy to travel but many have postponed their vacations f...

BRATTLEBORO — It’s no secret that finding staff now is difficult. “I’m hearing that across the board from lots of people — restaurants, you know, small factories,” said Greg Lesch, interim director of Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, “skilled and not skilled.” Lesch said it seems to be a statewide and nationwide problem. “We hear from employers on a daily basis about the need to hire,” said Adam Grinold, executive director of the Brattleboro Development Credit Corp. Grinold said the sentiment expressed to him is, “It used to be hard ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   BRATTLEBORO — Harris Hill Ski Jump, touted as an annual boon to the local economy, isn’t happening this year and the impact will be felt throughout the business community. “My sense is that the restaurants will probably feel it more than anyone else does,” said Greg Lesch, interim executive director at the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce. “People bring food up to the hill or have food afterwards.” The Brattleboro Food Co-op tends to see record sales for sandwiches and heavy foot traffic in the deli, said ...