Addison County Economic Development Corporation

06/17/2026

ACEDC Member of the Week: Champlain Valley Properties

Champlain Valley Properties is a real estate agency located in the heart of Middlebury, with 70+ years of combined real estate experience. CVP's highly qualified real estate agents and brokers can assist you with your buying or selling needs throughout Addison County and beyond. Visit their website to learn more: https://www.champlainvalleyproperty.net/

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06/10/2026

ACEDC Member of the Week: Davis & Hodgdon CPAs

Davis & Hodgdon Advisory Group currently has three locations: Rutland, Williston, and St. Albans. They offer free consultations, in person or virtually, and offer a variety of services: Tax & Compliance | Audits, Reviews, Compilations | Business Client Accounting | Business Consulting & Advisory | Wealth Management & Retirement | Succession Planning

Visit their website to learn more: https://www.dh-cpa.com/

A lot has been going on in the first half of 2026 for Davis & Hodgdon!

In February, they announced that Donna London had been named a partner at the firm! Donna joined the Davis & Hodgdon team in 2019 and has since been celebrated as one of Vermont Business Magazine's class of 2022 "Rising Stars"!
Read more here: https://tr.ee/bl4LfC

In May, three Davis & Hodgdon partners were recognized by Forbes as top CPAs in Vermont! Congratulations to Managing Partner Bret L. Hodgdon, CPA, CGMA, CFP®, CFE, Partner Matthew S. Cleare, CPA, CGMA, and Audit Partner Ryan Black-Deegan, CPA. Read more here: https://tr.ee/fHiKMw

In June, Davis & Hodgdon joined four other state CPA societies in a merger to form the New England Society of CPAs. Read more here: https://tr.ee/h8Xnqu

Not a member of ACEDC? https://bit.ly/ACEDC-become-a-member

06/08/2026

This Tuesday, June 9th, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, Mark Heyman of HR Happens will host their webinar "Managing Difficult Conversations." Due to last year's strong turnout, it's now 90 minutes. These monthly webinars are recorded and available at any time as part of Addison County Economic Development's member benefits.
Not a member of ACEDC? Learn more by visiting: https://bit.ly/ACEDC-become-a-member

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Verplanck, owner of Creative Solutions LLC ( ), on receiving the 2026 SBA Small Business Persons of the Year Award for Vermont Veteran-Owned Business of the Year!

This is the second consecutive year that an Addison County business has received an SBA Small Business Persons of the Year Award!
Last year, Kevin Moyer, owner of Vermont Frames, was also named Veteran-Owned Business of the Year!

To learn more about Joy VerPlanck/JVP Creative Solutions and to view the full list of winners, visit: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/may/24/celebrate-2026-sba-small-business-awards-june-11

We are also excited to see several other Addison County businesses receive Best of Business Awards! Congratulations!

Peet Law Group - Best Real Estate Law Firm

Cabot Creamery Cooperative- Best Vermont-made Food Product (Manufacturing in Middlebury)

rk Miles - Best Lumber Company

Fire & Ice (Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties)
- Best Restaurant for Business Lunch

Basin Harbor (Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties)
- Best Golf Course
- Best Large Venue for Meetings & Events
- Best Hotel for Business Travel

Middlebury Fitness (Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties)
- Best Health Club

Middlebury Inn (Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties)
- Best Small/Medium Venue for Meetings & Events

Vermont Federal Credit Union (Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison Counties)
- Best Credit Union

To learn more about these businesses and view the entire list of BOB winners, visit: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/may/18/2026-best-business-vermont-recipients-announced

06/03/2026

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05/29/2026

Get ready for the opening of all the great Summer Farmer's Markets in Addison County!

Vergennes, Thursdays (starts June 11th) 3:00 PM 7:00 PM @ Vergennes City Park, downtown Vergennes
https://www.instagram.com/vergennesfarmersmarketvt/

Bristol - Mondays, June - Sept, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ the Town Green, Bristol Village
https://www.discoverbristolvt.com/bristol-farmers-market

Addison County Farmers Market, Wednesdays 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM, @ the corner of Main St. & Merchants Row, downtown Middlebury
https://addisoncofarmersmarket.org/

We are lucky enough to have a year-round Farmers Market as well!
Middlebury Farmers Market (year-round) Saturdays 9: AM - 12:30 PM, @ the VFW on Exchange St., Middlebury
https://www.middleburyfarmersmarket.org/

05/27/2026

Nest and Gather's summer schedule and upcoming events! Be sure to follow their page as new classes and groups are being added regularly!

05/27/2026

New Business Opens in Vergennes! Check out their story in SEVEN Days and be sure to stop by the next time you're in Vergennes!

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/foodnews/big-heart-social-to-open-cafe-bar-and-coworking-space-in-vergennes

The “community hangout spot” will serve coffee, drinks and breakfast sandwiches on housemade biscuits, Shiloh Lawrence said, with coworking space coming soon.

05/26/2026

First Fridays Are Back Starting June 5th!

Venture into downtown Middlebury on Fridays this summer for a variety of events and activities organized with Middlebury businesses, including & Vineyard, Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Town Hall Theater, and Green Peppers VT & .

Visit https://experiencemiddlebury.com/annual-events/first-fridays/ for more information!

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If you are a Middlebury store or business and haven't yet replied, or have questions on how to participate, please reach out to [email protected]

05/22/2026

ACEDC will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We honor all the men and women who have selflessly dedicated their lives and ultimately sacrificed them for our country and our freedoms.