Posted by Chapin on May 31 2010
Tags: bike courier, Burlington, Business
Burlington has seen its share of bike courier businesses start up since Lightning Couriers ditched bicycles in favor of cars over 15 years ago.
But this June, “One Revolution” the most-ambitious and most-capitalized pedal powered delivery venture to date will begin. Meet Mark Bromley, a 55-year-old architect, who has a vision for a regularly scheduled delivery [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 18 2010
Tags: Biking, Burlington, economy
Over 60 people packed into Terry Precision Bicycles‘ new Burlington headquarters on May 18 to celebrate their recent relocation from Rochester, NY. Their move is another example of how our region’s growing outdoor recreation industry is strengthening our economy. Read the full press release.
Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss, Burlington Business Association Director Kelly Devine and I [...]
Posted by Chapin on Mar 04 2010
Tags: Burlington, Sidewalk
All over Chittenden County, residents are clamoring for more sidewalks and crosswalks. Unfortunately, getting them built is proving difficult. In Hinesburg and Colchester, tight budgets have put sidewalk projects on hold.
Last week in Burlington, nearly 20 residents packed a Burlington Public Works Commission meeting to voice their support for a critical sidewalk connection between [...]
