Women-owned businesses are crucial to the growth of Vermont’s economy. According to recent figures from Vermont’s Commission on Women, there are 23,417 women-owned businesses in the Green Mountain State, with a total of 36,326 employees and approximately $2.2 billion in annual revenue between them. However, women still don’t run businesses at the same rate as […]
Falling victim to a tax scam is perhaps one of the biggest things Americans wish to avoid more than tax season itself. While tax filing software and electronic submission of returns have made it easier to settle your bill with the IRS, cyber criminals will try to take advantage of taxpayers. Methods of tax return […]
Few events bring the whole world together like the Olympics. Every two years we send our best athletes to compete on the most prestigious international stage. Unfortunately, excitement and pride are not the only things that unite Olympics spectators at home and in the stands. You are also a potential target for Internet scammers looking […]
Americans are generous in spirit, often seeking to help those who have fallen on hard times. Whether it’s the neighbor whose home was destroyed by fire or those made homeless after a major storm, we like to know how we can help. Local, national, and international charities spread the gift of kindness by delivering much-needed […]
Technology advances, new industries replace the old, and towns change accordingly. In Northern Vermont, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is an example of positive transformation. The landscape may look different, but the community that binds people together is as strong as ever. As a community bank since 1891, Union Bank is excited to support this […]
The holiday shopping season is here and local businesses across Vermont and New Hampshire are ready to help with all of your seasonal needs. When residents support small businesses and local stores, the whole community benefits. As in years past, more people will do some or all of their gift buying online. This is a […]