New Business
2009
December
Roger Schoenbeck, CPA
Roger Schoenbeck, CPA, has opened an accounting and tax practice in Stowe. A licensed CPA with over 30 years of practical corporate and accounting experience, Schoenbeck worked for private firms in New York and Vermont before joining the Vermont Housing Finance Agency in 1982, where he managed financial operations for more than 20 years. His experience includes work at Sallie Mae in Virginia and at the New England Culinary Institute.
1009 South Main St.; 253-4121;
ras@rogervtcpa.com. www.rogervtcpa.com.
Adirondack Audiology
Adirondack Audiology opened a hearing and balance center in Burlington. The office will be operated by Keith Walsh, the owner and doctor of audiology, who has more than 30 years’ experience in treating hearing and balance problems. The center will provide central auditory testing, tinnitus evaluations, industrial hearing and balance tests, and offer digital hearing aids and service. The company has six locations in northern New York. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. 112 Lake St.; 922-9545.
Vintage Jewelers
Dolores Kurjan opened Vintage Jewelers at 125 College St., Burlington. The store will showcase estate jewelry with a focus on period and vintage pieces. Kurjan has 20 years’ experience in the jewelry industry. In addition to estate jewelry, the boutique will sell handcrafted fine-art jewelry and offer full-service repair. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 862-2233;
vintagejewelers@aol.com.
NBT Bank
NBT Bank, an independent community bank based in Norwich, N.Y., opened a regional office at 150 Bank St. in Burlington. Matt Durkee was hired as regional president of the bank’s operations in Vermont and will work from the Burlington office. NBT has 84 offices in upstate New York; this is the first Vermont location. The parent company, NBT Bancorp Inc., had assets of $5.4 billion on June 30. •
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Roger Schoenbeck, CPA
Roger Schoenbeck, CPA, has opened an accounting and tax practice in Stowe. A licensed CPA with over 30 years of practical corporate and accounting experience, Schoenbeck worked for private firms in New York and Vermont before joining the Vermont Housing Finance Agency in 1982, where he managed financial operations for more than 20 years. His experience includes work at Sallie Mae in Virginia and at the New England Culinary Institute.
1009 South Main St.; 253-4121;
ras@rogervtcpa.com. www.rogervtcpa.com.
Adirondack Audiology
Adirondack Audiology opened a hearing and balance center in Burlington. The office will be operated by Keith Walsh, the owner and doctor of audiology, who has more than 30 years’ experience in treating hearing and balance problems. The center will provide central auditory testing, tinnitus evaluations, industrial hearing and balance tests, and offer digital hearing aids and service. The company has six locations in northern New York. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. 112 Lake St.; 922-9545.
Vintage Jewelers
Dolores Kurjan opened Vintage Jewelers at 125 College St., Burlington. The store will showcase estate jewelry with a focus on period and vintage pieces. Kurjan has 20 years’ experience in the jewelry industry. In addition to estate jewelry, the boutique will sell handcrafted fine-art jewelry and offer full-service repair. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 862-2233;
vintagejewelers@aol.com.
NBT Bank
NBT Bank, an independent community bank based in Norwich, N.Y., opened a regional office at 150 Bank St. in Burlington. Matt Durkee was hired as regional president of the bank’s operations in Vermont and will work from the Burlington office. NBT has 84 offices in upstate New York; this is the first Vermont location. The parent company, NBT Bancorp Inc., had assets of $5.4 billion on June 30. •
November
Anjou & the Little Pear
Jess Ackerman opened Anjou & the Little Pear, a resale shop selling owned and consigned goods, in Burlington. The shop accepts furniture, accessories, linens and textiles and select books. Not accepted are electronics and appliances, bedding and mattresses, most window treatments, sports equipment, paperbacks or current hard-cover books, most baskets, most clothing and toys, or incomplete sets. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 53 Main St.; 540-0008; www.anjouvt.com;
AnjouVT@gmail.com.
Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn
The Addison County Chamber of Commerce announced the opening of Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn in New Haven. The business is owned by William and Christine Snell, former owners of two Brooklyn, N.Y., bistros: Loulou and Cocotte. Following extensive renovations, Tourterelle opened in the home formerly occupied by Roland’s Place and 1796 House bed and breakfast. The menu will be hearty French country classics with a modern flair using Vermont local farm ingredients. William, the chef, trained at restaurants in New Jersey and New York City. The daughter of a chef and restaurateur from Brittany, France, Christine studied at L’Ecole Parisienne de Tourisme and has experience as an event coordinator and in hotel sales. Tourterelle is open for dinner Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30 to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Sunday brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3629 Ethan Allen Highway, U.S. 7; 453-6309.
Dollar Plus Treasure
Dollar Plus Treasure, owned by Ghazal Saeed, opened in University Mall, across from Applebee’s Restaurant. The variety store carries hundreds of items, from party supplies and wrapping paper to gadgets and household goods. Saeed’s relatives have owned similar stores in regional malls in the Northeast, including Plattsburgh, N.Y.
FitzGerald Realty
James FitzGerald opened FitzGerald Realty in Barre. A broker since 2008, FitzGerald worked as a sales agent for Prudential Realty Mart, Property Mart, and Century 21 Advantage. The office will serve Chittenden, Franklin, Orange, and Washington counties. FitzGerald announced that Tanya Moore has joined the office. 661-8080; Buysellvermont@aol.com.
Worth Mountain Consulting
Worth Mountain Consulting, a professional business firm, was launched in Middlebury by P. Gregory O’Brien and Steve Terry. The firm will provide consultants on an individual or team basis to help business owners and senior managers, as well as the boards and staff of nonprofits, lift their organizations to the next level of financial success and performance. The firm is composed of five professionals. O’Brien of Middlebury has more than 25 years’ experience as a business owner, investor, investment banker, and financial adviser. Terry, also of Middlebury, has more than 45 years’ experience in communication, energy, and public policy. Katharine Kenyon Kelley of Manchester is the founder of Kenyon Business Consulting, providing business-decision support, financial planning, and analysis for owners and senior management. Janet Morrison of Middlebury, has a Ph.D. in speech communication and has worked in academia for 19 years as an instructor and as basic course director in the department of speech communication at the University of Maine. Bill Schubart of Hinesburg co-founded Philo Records, now part of the Rounder Group; the Pleiades Music Group; and Resolution Inc. He has actively worked for nonprofits at the board level since age 26. 68 Court St.; 398-8101.
Campus RehabGYM
RehabGYM announced the opening of a satellite site named Campus RehabGYM, one block from Champlain College in Burlington. The Campus RehabGYM will provide physical therapy and athletic training to students and the general community. Maria Thibault, PT, ATC, is the service provider. 257 South Union St.
www.RehabGYM.com.
Hair Network
Rick Campeau announced the opening of Hair Network, a salon at 31 Court St. in Middlebury. Campeau has 28 years’ experience in the salon industry, having trained in cutting techniques for two years in Italy and serving five years as a Schwarzkopf Platform artist. He was the proprietor of several salons in Florida before returning to Vermont. 345-5486. •
October
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences opened its Vermont satellite campus on Water Tower Hill in Colchester. It is the only pharmacy program in Vermont. The announcement was made by James J. Gozzo, president of the New York institution. Robert Hamilton, Pharm.D., will serve as associate dean and chief administrative officer at the Vermont campus. www.acphs.edu.
The Messenger
The Messenger, a weekly newspaper serving southern Vermont and New Hampshire, opened seven weeks after the closing by the parent corporations of Eagle Times daily and the weekly Message for the Week, which had served the area. Edited by Robert Smith and Joe Milliken, former co-editors of The Message for the Week, The Messenger is published by New Market Press of Middlebury. Offices are on The Square at Bellows Falls. Several other former Message and Eagle Times employees are on staff: Frank Amato, Deb Collier, Rick Martin, Pam Crowley, and Adrian Newkirk. 376-5543.
107.1 WNMR-FM
Convergence Media Group announced the launch of a talk radio station 107.1 WNMR and the return of Burlington personalities Corm & the Coach to the air. Steve “Corm” Cormier of Corm & the Coach is president of Convergence Entertainment and Communications Radio Group. Convergence Media Group has television and radio licenses reaching audiences from Watertown, N.Y., throughout Vermont, to central New Hampshire and into Massachusetts. The group also announced a sister TV station, WGMU Channel 39, which will broadcast the Retro TV Network.
Sissy’s Kitchen
Chef Sissy Hicks, former owner/chef of the Dorset Inn, announced the launch of Sissy’s Kitchen in Middletown Springs. Hicks is serving traditional country fare and offers personal catering services, focusing on local and organic ingredients. 235-2000; www.sissyskitchen.com.
L2 Training & Consulting
Deb and Geoff Lindemer announced the opening of L2 Training & Consulting, providing project management such as facilitating and implementing programs to support economic growth, business development, and stabilization of societies. Deb has taught in primary, secondary, and post-secondary schools and private businesses. Geoff has worked in Iraq and eight countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union consulting in emerging markets. 409 Hollow View Road, Stowe; 253-7835; www.L2TandC.com.
Complexions
Joanie Kavanaugh, licensed clinical aesthetician, opened Complexions, an all-natural skin-care establishment. Kavanaugh is the former spa director and aesthetician at Alta Day Spa. She offers facials for all ages, non-surgical face and body lifts, acne care and cellulite treatments, pqaaaeels for all skin types and conditions, and waxing. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Fuller House, 4477 Main St., Waitsfield. 496-2582. •
September
Saigon Bistro
Richard Than and his family opened Saigon Bistro at 119 College Street in Burlington, the site of the former Blue Plate Café. The restaurant, which offers authentic Vietnamese cuisine, is open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Peter Yee of Redstone represented the landlord, 125 College Street LLC.
NBT Bank N.A.
NBT Bank N.A., an independent community bank in upstate New York established in 1856, has opened an office at 150 Bank St., Burlington. Leasing agent for the 14,552-square-foot space was Yves Bradley of Pomerleau Real Estate. Bill Kiendl of V/T Commercial was the listing agent.
August
The Learning Place Childcare Center
Christina Tiemann announced the opening of The Learning Place Childcare Center in Essex. Tiemann, the director and owner, holds a degree in early childhood development and professional studies and has worked in child care in the Burlington area for 10 years. The interior of the 3,000-square-foot space has been entirely renovated. The Learning Space is accepting enrollment for children ages 6 weeks through preschool. 86 Center Road, next to Price Chopper; 872-2858; thelrnplace@live.com.
Acorn Natural Medicine
Maxine Fidler, ND, LAc, opened Acorn Natural Medicine in Middlebury. Fidler is a licensed naturopathic physician and an NCCAOM-certified acupuncturist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in applied music from Geneva College, a master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, and a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. Hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Weekday evening hours are available upon request. 31 Court St.; 349-0440; www.acorn-natural-medicine.com.
Tipped Cow Cookies
Renee Vierra announced the launch of Tipped Cow Cookies in Georgia. The company makes seven varieties of cookie, such as chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, oatmeal cranberry orange, and a signature chocolate cookie with white and chocolate chips. All the cookies are made from local and natural ingredients, baked from scratch in small batches. 524-4243; www.tippedcowcompany.com.
Creative Muse Floral Design
Sarah Jo Willey has opened Creative Muse Floral Design at 261 Main St., Enosburg Falls, the site of a flower shop for 40 years. Until 1986, it was home to Whiting’s Flower Shop, owned by John and Carolyn Whiting. Since 1986, it has been The Flower Patch, owned by Debra Knauff-Souza. Willey is a lifelong resident of Bakersfield with more than 10 years’ experience in floral design. For the last four years, she has run Creative Muse as a private studio specializing in weddings. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Private consultations are available by appointment. 933-4403 or (800) 639-4180; www.creativemusevt.com.
Harmony English Tea Room
Stephen Sutton, chairman and CEO of the Divine Art Recordings Group of England, announced the opening of the Harmony Tea Room at Brandon Music. Located in Warren Kimble’s former red barn studio and gallery, Brandon Music is the North American headquarters of Sutton’s British classical music record company. The tea room sells British teas and coffees, new and vintage tea-ware and china, and tea cozies, and will feature regular performances by new and visiting artists and themed events such as tea dances. Hours are 2 to 5 p.m., six days a week; closed Tuesdays. 465-4071; www.brandonmusicvt.com.
The Belted Cow
John Delpha, an award-winning chef trained at Johnson and Wales with experience in upscale Boston restaurants, and Caitlin Bilodeau, an Olympic fencer and former national human resources manager, announced the launching of The Belted Cow at Five Corners. Bilodeau and Delpha completely gutted the kitchen and redid the dining room formerly occupied by the Lincoln Inn’s coffee shop. The menu features American bistro fare with a strong emphasis on seasonal products and local flavors. The restaurant, a member of the Vermont Fresh Network, offers off-site catering and in-house banquets. Essex Junction; 316-3883; beltedcowbistro@hotmail.com.
Little City Cycles
The Addison County Chamber of Commerce announced the opening of Little City Cycles in Vergennes. Owned by Timothy Mathewson, the shop offers new and used bicycles and parts. Bicycle owners are welcome to make their own repairs at the shop. Mathewson has worked on bicycle repair for more than 37 years, the last 20 at bike shops in the Burlington area. He helped found Bike Recycle Vermont, part of Local Motion. He shares a patent for an all-terrain wheelchair used in Third World countries. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 N. Main St.; 877-3000. •
July
Efficiency Innovations
Allan Bullis announced the opening of Efficiency Innovations in South Burlington. The company provides comprehensive energy audits on commercial and industrial facilities. Bullis has almost 20 years’ experience in the field. He has also worked as a project manager at the Vermont Air National Guard for 12 years. 30 Pine St.; 238-2123; allan.bullis @ gmail.com.
Stowe Urgent Care
Champlain Valley Urgent Care announced the opening of its second location, in Stowe. Called Stowe Urgent Care, the office is in the Baggy Knees Shopping Center and will see patients six days a week on a walk-in basis. The location will provide medical services for employers as well. 394 Mountain Road.
A Passion for Pets
Broker Esther Lotz announced that Nancy Bean of A Passion for Pets opened a retail store selling premium pet foods, treats, toys, and accessories. Professional grooming is available for cats and dogs; there is also do-it-yourself bathing. The landlords are Dan and Barbara Dorso. 110 Heineberg Drive, Colchester; 863-0012.
Zutano-Northshire
Zutano, the Vermont-based designer of children’s clothing and toys, has opened a store-within-a-store in the upstairs children’s department at Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center. The 250-square-foot space is modeled after Zutano’s flagship store in Montpelier and its store within New York City’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store. Michael Belenky, the president of Zutano, said the store will be staffed by a specially trained Northshire employee, who will know all the facets of the Zutano product line. 4869 Main St.; www.zutano.com.
Vermont Tool Repair
Tom Millette and Lea Rideout announced the opening of their tool repair business, Vermont Tool Repair sales and service, focusing on the construction business. Millette, the tool tech, has done tool repair for more than six years and has a wide range of knowledge of air/electrical and impulse tools specializing in repairs of Paslode tools. Rideout is the office manager. The company also sells tools and parts and is a Bostitch warranty center. Tools for repair are picked up at a job site or business location. Millette: 324-2338; Rideout: 373-0904. •
June
Copierworks of Vermont LLC
Jim Coates announced the opening of Copierworks of Vermont LLC in Colchester. The company provides repair services for most major brands of office machines, with sales or leasing options available for new and used equipment. Coates has more than 25 years in the industry, with a focus on copiers, printers, and fax machines. The company is a dealer for Copystar products. 87 West Island Road, P.O. Box 485, Colchester; 863-5378; www.copierworksvt.com.
Feathering the Nest
Rob DiNapoli opened Feathering the Nest, a home furnishing store, in Bristol. The store offers furniture, home goods and decorative items. DiNapoli was the bread baker and barista at the Bristol Bakery and Almost Home Market. A graduate of Champlain College with degrees in business management and business administration, DiNapoli has experience in retail management, and owned and operated Dreamscapes, a landscaping business, for 13 years. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 Main St.; 453-5565.
Champlain Valley Hardscapes
Broker Esther Lotz announced that Ronald Kingsbury of Champlain Valley Hardscapes opened a retail/wholesale store selling all variety of hardscape and masonry products at 3062 Williston Road in South Burlington. The landlord is RP & DP Properties. 860-7866; www.cvhardscapes.com.
Mendy’s Clothing
Mendy Mitiguy has opened the third location of Mendy’s Clothing in Middlebury. All three stores feature fashion-forward styles in sizes 1 to 14 and 24 to 32. The shop also carries jewelry and accessories. The other two stores are in Shelburne and Stowe. April Smith and Addie Dorman, who worked for the Glass Bead Game, the previous occupant of the space, will continue. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Sundays noon to 5 p.m. 66 Main St.; 388-3434.
Peak Creative
Emily Roleau announced the launch of Peak Creative LLC, a graphic design/wedding invitation studio. The company provides innovative graphic design and marketing solutions in the form of logo design, identity packages, print advertisements, Web site designs, brochures, and direct mail pieces. A specialty is affordable wedding stationery, customized to fit a bride’s budget and personal style. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays by appointment. 38 N. Pleasant St., Middlebury; 922-5079; www.peak-creative.com.
May
Walsh & Monaghan
Thomas G. Walsh and Brian P. Monaghan announced their new law partnership and practice, Walsh & Monaghan LLP. The firm serves residential, commercial, and public sector clients with legal representation in areas that include environmental and land-use matters, government and municipal law, real estate transactions, business law, and estate planning. Walsh has a bachelor of science in agricultural engineering/environmental technology from Cornell University and a JD (cum laude) and master’s degree in environmental law and policy (cum laude) from Vermont Law School. He represented Vermont’s Environmental and Natural Resource boards from 1999 to 2005 and was the enforcement attorney for Act 250. Monaghan is a graduate of Castleton State College and Vermont Law School who served as staff attorney at the Vermont League of Cities and Towns municipal assistance center. The firms offices are at 178 Main St., Burlington, and 2 Federal St., St. Albans. www.wmlawvt.com.
Button Professional Land Surveyors
Christopher Haggerty, LS, and Leonard Amblo, LS, announced the opening of a Richmond office of Button Professional Land Surveyors PC. The firm’s professionals have more than 40 years’ combined experience in boundary, subdivision, topographic, and FEMA/floodplain related surveys. The firm’s other offices are in South Burlington and St. Albans. The Richmond office will be staffed by Haggerty and Amblo. 67 Railroad St. 863-1812; www.bapls.com.
Kohn Rath Blackwood & Danon
Roger E. Kohn, David Rath, Eileen Blackwood, and Beth Danon have formed the law firm of Kohn Rath Blackwood & Danon LLP on Main Street in Hinesburg. The firm assists individuals, businesses, and nonprofit entities with a broad array of services, including personal injury, wrongful death, business law, banking law and creditors’ rights, mediation, disability and discrimination law, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security disability, wills, trusts and estate planning, real estate, zoning and planning, and most other civil matters. Kohn and Rath have practiced law in Hinesburg since 1979. Blackwood and Danon have practiced together in Burlington since 2003, after careers with other firms. Blackwood is president-elect of the Vermont Bar Association, and Kohn is president-elect of the Chittenden County Bar Association. P.O. Box 340, Hinesburg. 482-2905; www.kohnrath.com.
Sawol
David Bird of South Burlington announced the launch of Sawol (Soccer, a way of life), an American soccer brand dedicated to promoting and enhancing the soccer culture in Vermont and around the world. The Web site, www.sawolsoccer.com, sells soccer apparel for men, women, and children, and soccer accessories.
April
Compostable Goods
Lynn Blevins, a public health physician who has worked for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opened Compostable Goods, a Web-based business dealing in products that are certified compostable, identified as biodegradable by the manufacturer, or made of biodegradable materials disclosed by the manufacturer. Products range from clothing and accessories for all ages to garden and household products, pet products, music and sports items, and yarns and materials. The Williston company also minimizes packaging. www.compostablegoods.com; 876-7378.
Waterbury Barber Shop
Joseph Garbely of Morrisville opened a barber shop on Vermont 100 next to Quiznos. The barber shop features Master Barber Randy Peace of Northfield. Peace has 25 years’ experience and is an expert at flat-tops and military fades. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. to noon. 1024 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Suite 1; 560-4103.
IHOP
University Mall in South Burlington announced the grand opening of the IHOP Restaurant. The franchise is owned by Star Generations Inc. of Burlington and sits in 4,771 square feet inside the mall’s north end, which was formerly occupied by Kay Jewelers and Haircuts Plus, which have relocated to other spaces in the mall. The opening marks the 50th state served by IHOP.
Vermont Woodworking School
The Vermont Woodworking School opened in a 19th-century high-drive barn in Fairfax. Co-founders are woodworkers Robert Fletcher, Carina Driscoll, and Blake Ewoldsen. The school’s red, three-story barn and the farmhouse on the property underwent extensive historic preservation and renovation. The barn, owned by Burton Steen, houses a 5,000-square-foot woodshop on the first floor and a space for resident woodshop members upstairs. The school, which was in Colchester for about a year, is officially allied with the Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers. www.VermontWoodworkingSchool.com or www.VermontFurnitureMakers.com.
Alpine Club
Stowe Mountain Club announced the opening of its Alpine Club within Spruce Plaza at Stowe Mountain Resort. The club features a members’ locker room, bar, restaurant, lounge, game room, reading areas, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, ski valet, concierge services, and valet parking. Spruce Plaza is directly connected to Mount Mansfield with a high-speed transfer gondola. •
March
MAC Cosmetics
MAC Cosmetics opened a store on the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington. Warren and Kent Wood of Fremeau Jewelers are the landlords. MAC, or Makeup Art Cosmetics, is owned by Estee Lauder and has shops all over the world. 66 Church St. Jeff Nick, president of NAI/J.L. Davis Realty, represented MAC.
February
Himalayan Food Market
Ongyel Sherpa has opened a Nepalese market called Himalayan Food Market at 28 North St. in Burlington. Peter Yee of Redstone represented the landlord, 24-28 North Street LLC, and procured the tenant for the 1,300-square-foot retail space.
Pack & Send Plus
Richard Drill and Darrick Pitstick have opened Pack & Send Plus, an independently owned full-service shipping service, in Waterbury. They are the previous owners of the Timberholm Inn in Stowe. Pack & Send Plus offers packing services and a variety of carriers, including Federal Express, UPS, DHL, and USPS. Private mailboxes, with 24-hour access. The store also offers private mailboxes with 24-hour access, copying services, signs, business cards, laminations, passport photos, rubber stamps, wedding and party invitations, and notary services. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 1024 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Suite 4; 560-4111.
Your Year of Transformation
Kimberly DuBrul, APC, GPC, announced the opening of her coaching business, Your Year of Transformation, in Shelburne. Year of Transformation focuses on personal transformation in the areas of life, business, and athletic mind-set and performance. DuBrul is one of only five coaches in the country certified in Power Coaching and Mind Kinetics, which involve using the whole brain for breakthroughs and more creative solutions to challenges. She uses an assessment called Mindscan/Hartman Value Profile to help clients realize strengths and manage weaknesses. 985-2482; www.youryearoftransformation.com; Kimberly@youryearoftransformation.com.
Stay Tuned
Stowe Mountain Resort announced the opening of Stay Tuned, an on-mountain, high-tech ski- and board-tuning and rental shop with cutting-edge Wintersteiger Service Center equipment. The shop is inside the resort’s new Spruce Camp base lodge.
EcoMedia
Joy Perrino Choquette opened an environmental business called EcoMedia LLC. The company offers copywriting services for businesses in the environmental sector. Services include brochures, Web and blog content, newsletters, sales and promotional letters, ad creation, ghost writing of articles for green trade publications, and the development of company or organizational slogans or taglines. Choquette has 14 years’ experience and has been published in various magazines, including E/The Environmental Magazine, Listen, and Liberty. She writes regularly for several regional publications. 868-2963; www.ecomediallc.com; joychoquette@gmail.com.
Catamount Physical Therapy
Shaun O’Connor, a longtime physical therapist in Chittenden County, announced the opening of Catamount Physical Therapy in South Burlington. The practice offers a variety of outpatient physical therapy services. 1050 Hinesburg Road; 864-0015; oconnorpt@hotmail.com.
Lucy’s House for the Prevention of Homeless Pets
Lucy’s House for the Prevention of Homeless Pets, a nonprofit, charitable organization, has been established to serve the needs of pets and their owners in financial difficulty. The organization’s board of directors is writing grants to obtain donations of pet food for a pet food shelf to help low- to moderate-income households, people who are temporarily unemployed, people with disabilities, and the elderly keep their pets. Lucy’s House will take pet food to established food shelves and senior centers for distribution to families with pets. Members of the founding board are Jan Ellis-Clements, the owner of Sunglow Literacy Consulting; Anne Ellis; college students Sierra Ellis-Clements and Byron Garcia; and Sandy Murphy.879-0898; janellisclem@comcast.net.
Lucia’s Restaurant & Bar
Jon and Lucie Fath, the owners of Toscano Café/Bistro in Richmond, have opened a second place, Lucia’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, in Barre. Lucia’s serves classic Italian comfort food in the Neapolitan style. The facility will accommodate parties from 15 to 150 people in its extensive banquet rooms and will tailor menu choices. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and brunch on Sunday. 276 N. Main St.; 476-7722.
Sunglow Literacy Consulting
Jan Ellis-Clements announced the opening of Sunglow Literacy Consulting in Essex. With more than 25 years’ professional experience, Ellis Clements is certified as an Orton Gillingham Fellow by the Orton Academy, has consulted in schools, and presented nationally on learning disabilities. She holds teacher licenses in five areas and is a reading specialist with a master of education degree.
Bushido Personal Training
Jason Cummings, the owner of Bushido Personal Training, announced the opening of a fitness training studio in Hinesburg. The studio includes state-of-the-art weight and cable machines, free weights, and cardio equipment that can accommodate individuals and small groups. An expanded space includes more specialized sport training, overall fitness training, yoga, kickboxing, computerized nutritional layouts, and one-on-one indoor cycling. Hot stone massage is also offered. Cummings will continue in-home and office fitness offerings. 233-5623; www.bushidopersonaltraining.com. •
January
Price Chopper
Neil Golub, president and CEO of The Golub Corp., the owner and operator of Price Chopper grocery stores in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and New York, announced the opening of a 37,000-square-foot Price Chopper supermarket at 41 Hinesburg Road in South Burlington, on the site of the former Grand Union. Major interior changes were made to the building. The 24-hour store employs approximately 150 full- and part-time associates. The store manager is Rafael Antillon. In November, Price Chopper announced a partnership with EatingWell Media Group that takes advantage of health and nutrition resources in newly created EatingWell recipes and health guides in stores, a series of wellness topics and resources on the Health U page of Price Chopper’s Web site, and the sale of EatingWell cookbooks and magazines.
Vermont Indoor Golf
Husband and wife Bill and Nancy Seidel of Colchester announced the opening of Vermont Indoor Golf in South Burlington. Nancy, a mortgage loan originator for Spruce Mortgage, will manage the business full time, and Bill will continue his full-time job as a designer at Linear Technologies and join Nancy at their business in the evenings. 35 San Remo Drive; golf@vermontindoorgolf.com; www.vermontindoorgolf.com.
Greenworks Courier
Mike Dowling, who recently sold his company, Metalworks Inc., to a longtime employee, has launched Greenworks Courier. Using a Toyota Prius Hybrid, the company offers same-day delivery of packages up to 50 pounds anywhere in Vermont and parts of New Hampshire and upstate New York. 10 Main St., Burlington; 881-2220; greenworkscourier@yahoo.com.
Accurate Car Care and Detailing
Samuel Mudd opened Accurate Car Care and Detailing in Burlington. The company offers auto detailing, windshield replacement, window tinting, wheel and tire sales, and car stereo sales and installation. Fleet and commercial discounts are available. 777 Pine St.; 316-6065; accuratecarcare@yahoo.com.
Correction: In our December issue we published an incorrect phone number for Tim Kane’s new business, Looking Good Construction. The correct number is
922-6323. •