Business
Looking for a New Favorite Summer Treat? Try Leonardo’s Gelato!
Carlo dePrato grew up in the ice cream business and is the third — no, make that the fourth — generation of dePratos making gelato based on family recipes. Now, 50, Carlo can remember back to at least age 5 when he would help his father, Francesco, sell gelato at their store in Southern Germany where the dePratos had emigrated from Italy. “Our gela...
Spotlight on Business: Butterfly Bakery is Growing Up
After nearly 14 years in business and 9 in its current location, Butterfly Bakery of Vermont is getting some new digs. The fast-growing popularity of its new hot sauce and mustard lines have pushed the limits of its current space and necessitated an upgrade from 600 to a much more comfortable 3000 square feet. Hot sauce might seem like a surprising...
Barre Bicycle Shop Receives National Attention Ahead of One-Year Anniversary
By Aaron Retherford Vermont Bicycle Shop in Barre will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a weekend sale on April 1-2, complete with door prizes, sale prices on nearly everything in the store and mini cupcakes! Proprietor Darren Ohl said he’s looking forward to thanking everyone for their support over the past year. “We are humbled by the supp...
Central Vermont Chamber’s Thoughts on $15 Minimum Wage
By William D. Moore, President & CEO The legislature is in full swing and among the many issues that the Central Vermont Chamber is following are proposals to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour. In 2014, the business community agreed to a stepped increase in the minimum wage from $8.73 an hour, (nearly a dollar above the federal minimum...
Demers Power Equipment has Great Ending after 66-Year Run
By now everyone knows that the Barre landmark business — Demers Power Equipment at 81 South Main — has closed and its line of quality manufacturers and highly rated service was sold to Aubuchon Hardware and at least one other local small engine retailer. But not everyone knows that this was a business started over 66 years ago by Rheal J. Demers in...
Not Your Ordinary Thrift Store
By Matt Coutu For much of the Barre community, ReSOURCE is a local gem that offers gently used goods at discount prices, while also providing education and job skills training to those in need. Through its environmentally conscious approach to business, they help serve those who are homeless, unemployed, receiving public assistance, or are struggli...
Hop Down the Rabbit Hole at the Cheshire Cat — A World of One-of-a-Kind Clothing Designs and Art
By Matt Coutu Much like the fictional Cheshire Cat character from Alice in Wonderland, the clothing store in downtown Montpelier, can be a tad difficult to find. Located in a back alley on Elm Street, adjacent to the Tulsi Tea Room, you can’t help but remember the namesake when you enter the building, and immediately begin to smile. The business is...
Understanding Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Tax Provisions
The Affordable Care Act contains comprehensive health insurance reforms and includes tax provisions that affect individuals, families, businesses, insurers, tax-exempt organizations and government entities. These tax provisions contain important changes, including how individuals and families file their taxes. The law requires you and your dependen...
Not Your Ordinary Tea and Wine Café
By Aaron Retherford Sometimes a café is just a café. You might stop in for an early morning cup of coffee. And while enjoying a flaky pastry, you check out the calendar section in the latest issue of The WORLD. Other times, a café is so much more than that – it’s a community builder. That’s been the inspiration for North Branch Café. When North Bra...
Not Your Ordinary Bagel & Burrito Café
Editor’s note: This is the second article in our series celebrating local businesses that focus on building community; whether it is through volunteership, education, or showcasing local artistic talent. By Matt Coutu Since its establishment in 2011, Bagitos has become a staple in the Montpelier dining scene. While the café is known primarily for i...
