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March 10, 2017

Governor Phil Scott joined local, state and federal partners Friday, to announce a $525,000 community development grant to the City of South Burlington. The federal Community Development Block Grant will help build City Center Senior Housing – 39 units of affordable senior housing located in the City’s Tax Increment Finance



March 9, 2017

VTrans and ACCD award grants to increase transportation options and support economic development in Brighton, St. Albans and Windsor

Vicky Tebbetts selected as Chair for Vermont Travel & Recreation Council.


February 23, 2017

The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing is pleased to announce that Vicky Tebbetts has been selected as the new Chair of the Vermont Travel & Recreation Council (TRC). Tebbetts was elected to the post by a vote of current TRC Board members.



December 7, 2016

The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce $464,920 in Municipal Planning Grant awards to 38 communities across Vermont

Market Vermont Program announces recipients.


November 9, 2016

The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing has named 13 Vermont organizations and businesses as recipients of this year’s Market Vermont program’s matching grants. Each grant recipient will receive between $5,000-$10,000 to promote themselves outside of the state.

Mikaela Shiffrin will compete in the Audi FIS World Cup in Killington, VT.


October 20, 2016

Skiing World Cup at Killington Highlights Vermont’s November Events

Rock of Ages Granite Quarry in Graniteville, VT.


October 17, 2016

In recognition of Vermont’s rich history of quarrying, manufacturing and utilizing its abundant deposits of granite, marble and slate, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing has published The Vermont Stone Trail guide to help visitors explore the many attractions and destinations in the state that are tied to these valued resources.

This year's ITVFest is October 5-9, 2016 in Dover, VT.


September 19, 2016

In addition to the state’s stunning fall foliage, events celebrating autumn, the arts, film, and food and drink are among the highlights for Vermont’s calendar in October. Visitors to the state are recommended to book their trips in advance



August 26, 2016

– The Norwich Historic Preservation Commission has been selected as the 2016 Commission of the Year by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC).

A young boy sits on his fathers' shoulders and watches up-and-coming artists at Grand Point North '15.


August 18, 2016

In addition to the beautiful fall foliage that will return to Vermont this September, the month is also marked by a number of festivals and shows that make the state a great place to visit during late summer and early autumn. One of Vermont's premier music events, Grace Potter's Grand Point North, will be held September 17 and 18.