DINE AROUND the Little City is Back!
Eat Out - Take Out - & Win!

Win $25 gift certificates or the $250 big one! Visit (at least) 4 of the following businesses during the month of February. Upon each purchase, present your card to get stamped
(4 stamps=1 entry, eligible for a $25 prize). 15 prizes in all.
Once you’ve obtained 4 stamps, take a photo (or scan) your card & email to: 
VergennesPartnership@gmail.com
 
Complete one card with stamps from all 12 businesses and become eligible for the $250 Vergennes Green grand prize!

Dine Around & Get Stamping TODAY at these participating businesses.
Click the pics to visit websites:
Bixby Memorial Free Library to Host Events During Black History Month
The remarkable life of Vermont’s first known Black Sheriff and Chief of Police, Stephen Bates, was commemorated on October 3, 2021, at Vergennes City Park. A short documentary was created by local videographer, Chris Spencer, and is available online to view.

The public is invited to watch the documentary on a larger screen at the Bixby Library on Saturday, Feb. 12th during open hours. For details, check in at the circulation desk. The history of Bates and the recent connections made because of him will be discussed on a special online Black History Month program Saturday, Feb. 26th. For details, go to www.BixbyLibrary.org.

Party (City) On at St. Peter's Parish Hall
A recent phone call from Vergennes resident Torri Badore lead to huge wins for Addison County nonprofits. A reset of University Mall's Party City (where Torri works) generated the need to quickly move out a TON of merchandise. Offering up all the goods we could handle, the store's only caveat was that the goods were not to be resold, but given away.

Coordinating the effort, Vergennes Partnership invited area nonprofits, schools and churches to - come and get it! Over 40 organizations came to St. Peter's Parish Hall to take what they need for basic supplies - as well as take what they want to ramp up the fun factor at their place of employ!

Special thanks to St. Peter's Catholic Church for the use of the Parish Hall and to the many community members who, in addition to those pictured in the photograph, helped make the giveaway a success. Together we are more.

SO MUCH SUCCESS that we're doing it again. A second haul took place this week; a second opportunity for additional goods!
Come to St. Peter's Parish Wednesday & Thursday (Feb. 2 & 3) from 4:00-6:00pm.
Come one; come all - take it away.

Salute to Shear Cuts:
25 Years in Vergennes!
Congratulations to shop owner Hillary Devine and the Shear Cuts team! Thankful for the past 25 years in the Little City, their many loyal clients are thankful too!

Help Shear Cuts celebrate their silver anniversary. As a thank you for customer loyalty, they are offering 25% off all Paul Mitchell products for the entire month of February. They will raffle a customized gift basket worth over $250 at month's end too. 3 ways to enter:
  • Like them on Facebook
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Visit Shear Cuts for a service, call: 802.877.2446 today!
“It’s crazy how fast 25 years has gone by. Shear Cuts has been blessed by an absolutely supportive community. Our loyal Shear Cuts and Alpha clients continue to show us our importance to them in many ways. Clients new and old are
welcomed with smiles (under our masks) and
our caring energy. We are thankful for the past 25 years and cheers to many more!!”

Hillary Devine, Owner
Shaw's GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS
Program to Benefit the Partnership
During the month of February, Vergennes Partnership will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag at the Shaw's store in Vergennes.

Bag the groceries and support the Partnership at the same time. It's a win/win all around!

Recruit, Train and Retain:
FREE VT Dept. of Labor
Employer Resources
  • Vermont JobLink – Posting your jobs on the state of Vermont’s official job board allows the Department of Labor, and more importantly, Jobseeking Vermonters, to know that you are actively hiring. JobLink is a free resource for employers – learn more at https://www.vermontjoblink.com/
 
 
 
  • VT Labor Newsletters – The Department has established two email newsletters, one specifically aimed at jobseekers, the other to provides updates and information on the Department of Labor
  • Weekly Jobs Newsletter – Register to get more information on weekly jobs, hiring events, and more. Connect with our Business Services team to get your positions included in our weekly newsletter for jobseekers.
  • VT Labor Updates Newsletter – Register for updates on Department of Labor topics, including unemployment insurance, workforce development, workplace safety, and more.
 
Business Services Manager & TAA/Rapid Response Coordinator
Vermont Department of Labor
(mobile) 802-624-3981
VP News is brought to you by Vergennes Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the Little City reach its full potential. Through the Partnership, the City has earned over a million dollars since 1999 with tax credits and grants which have greatly improved the health, appearance and vitality of the downtown and beyond.
To become a member or simply donate to the Partnership, click here.