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Category: creative economy

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Vermont Violins awarded workforce development grant

creative economy, news, programsJune 4, 2019Elaine

Vermont Violins is the most recent small Vermont business to have been approved for a workforce training grant from the Vermont Training Program (VTP). Vermont Violins is expanding in-house production capabilities to include high-quality face plates and…

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Bennington, Burlington rank high on national arts vibrancy study

awards and rankings, creative economy, newsOctober 1, 2018Elaine

Courtesy of the Vermont Creative Network Artists and arts organizations demonstrate undeniable contributions to thriving communities. Just ask anyone in Bennington or Burlington – two Vermont municipalities listed in “The Top 40 Most Vibrant Arts Communities in…

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Join us for the Vermont Film & Television Summit

creative economy, event, newsSeptember 17, 2018Elaine

Professionals working in the fields of film and television production throughout Vermont are invited to attend a networking and exploratory gathering hosted by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development at stART Space, located at 263 Depot…

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Rural creative economies: small but mighty–and innovative

creative economy, newsMay 11, 2018Elaine

It’s a common assumption that big cities are hubs for creativity and innovation. While it’s true that New York City, San Francisco, Austin, and Chicago are world famous for their innovation in the arts–everything from music to…

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Hardwick, Vermont: Where the granite that built state capitols originated

creative economy, news, specialty retailApril 23, 2018Elaine

Many people know that Vermont granite from the Barre area has been used for over a century to create monuments, sculptures, and memorials around the world. What’s less known is that granite from the Hardwick area–from the…

Man sitting at a recording studio sound board Robot Dog Studio Ryan Cohen Matthew Thorsen

Robot Dog Studio offers expertise (and pet therapy) for musical success

creative economy, entrepreneurship, newsApril 6, 2018Elaine

The DIY roots of Burlington-based Robot Dog Studio helped founder Ryan Cohen hone his sound engineering technique to the point where his studio is one of the most sought-after recording spots in Vermont. Musicians enjoy the laid…

Man with Camera James P Blair

Photojournalist’s focus shifts from the world to Vermont

creative economy, diversity, news, profileApril 4, 2018Elaine

After years of summering in Vermont, and finally setting roots in the Middlebury area, National Geographic photographer James P. Blair traveled the world and provided the bestselling magazine with many iconic images and award-winning photojournalism. Reflecting on…

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Rusty DeWees: entertainer as successful businessman

creative economy, news, profileMarch 20, 2018Elaine

Actor, writer, comedian, producer, and entrepreneur Rusty DeWees has been a Vermont icon since his early days in Vermont Repertory Theater, and his blue collar character “The Logger” is a well-known, perennial favorite in concert halls and…

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SUCCESS STORY: Vermont Comedy Club

creative economy, profileMarch 19, 2018Elaine
“The quality of life here is so great. The air is clean, it’s beautiful, there’s a great arts scene, good food scene, everyone is friendly.” Husband-and-wife team Natalie Miller and Nathan Hartswick shared a passion for comedy, and, seeing that...
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SUCCESS STORY: Civic engagement

creative economy, profile, quality of lifeMarch 16, 2018Elaine
“We realized that selling used things at the annual tag sale doesn’t rise to the level of building a relationship.” Vermont churches and their majestic steeples stand as perhaps the most iconic of all Vermont images, yet...
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