March 2010 Update

by Gregg on Apr. 3, 2010

After some signs of spring last week, March seems to be going out like a…well, we’re not sure! Signs of spring are abound in Vermont with the sugar houses operating at full steam and some confused robins wondering why temperatures are in the single digits this late in the month.

We’re also gearing up for spring and summer. In the past month we’ve launched a Facebook fan page (over 400 fans already!) and we’ve added two new vendors to the Market Vermont site with another 10 planned by end of April. Existing vendors are adding new work to the site. Plans are under way for adding new media such as metal and high quality giclée and iris reproductions. We’re also working on rack cards for highway rest stops just in time for the busy tourist season. [read more…]

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February 2010 Update

by Gregg on Feb. 18, 2010

As February comes to a close we continue to ramp up the machinery behind the Market Vermont project and are now beginning to see the rewards for the work we’ve done to date. We’ve also listened to our vendors and had discussions among the team members about various aspects of the project and it’s structure. Here are some of the results of those conversations.

No registration fees!

The biggest announcement we have is we’ve decided to suspend the registration fees for signing up with Market Vermont. We believe this will help with acquiring new vendors. And before you ask, yes, the fee current vendors have paid already will be returned. [read more…]

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Best Seat in Vermont 2010

December 13, 2009

The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce announces “Best Seat in Vermont” in 2010. The Best Seat in Vermont will bring beautiful, funky, and stylish Adirondack loveseat benches and a limited number of children’s sized chairs to the Deerfield Valley in time for summer 2010. The deadline for artist submissions has passed but we’re looking [...]

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Vermont Artist Stephen Huneck

December 12, 2009

Nationally known Stephen Huneck receives a plug from Life/Travel section of The Dallas Morning News!
“But the sign at the top of the mountain says it all: “Welcome. All Creeds, All Breeds. No dogmas allowed.” It’s here that nationally known artist Stephen Huneck has built a small museum featuring his whimsical artwork, almost all featuring dogs [...]

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Stuck in Vermont 22: Mail Art

December 12, 2009

Neat video from Seven Days Stuck in Vermont on Mail Art at the Spa in Barre (2007).

See more of Stuck In Vermont at Seven Days.

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2009 Burlington Holiday Open Studio and Art Sale

December 10, 2009

Need a special gift for a special someone or maybe just a little something to brighten up a room in your own home? The Burlington Open Studio and Sale may have just what you need! Art studios and galleries along the Pine Street corridor will open their doors for this open studio holiday sale!
When: Friday December 11th from [...]

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Market Vermont goes live!

December 7, 2009

It’s been almost 2 months since we received the initial check from Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation for the Market Vermont project. The team has worked hard at putting this website and the supporting business model in place and I’m quite amazed (and appreciative) of the dedication they’ve shown.  There is much still to do and we’ve only [...]

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