Posted by Chapin on Aug 04 2011
Tags: Bicycling, Burlington, Economy, Vermont, Women
According to today’s press release, “Liz Robert, CEO of Terry Bicycles and former CEO of Vermont Teddy Bear, is trading in her business suit for bike shorts as she gets ready to become a cycling saleswoman in the Greater Boston area next week. Robert recently rode her bike around San Diego and Westchester County, NY, [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jul 19 2011
Tags: Bicycling, Burlington, Delivery, Economy, Vermont
This Thursday July 21 @ Maglianero Cafe will be a presentation from the Massachusetts based Pedal People bike delivery cooperative. Come here their story!
Posted by Chapin on May 26 2011
Tags: Bicycling, Economy, Tourism, Vermont
After two years of declining rankings, advocates and public officials have successfully rebounded Vermont’s bike-friendly rating to 15th in the country. As we continue to promote Vermont as a premier cycling destination, our ranking is good for business. 2008: VT 17th 2009: VT 23rd 2010: VT 34th 2011: VT 15th There are many reasons for [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 17 2011
Tags: Burlington, Economy, gear, outdoor, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Vermont
Marc Sherman and Mike Donahue, the visionary owners of Outdoor Gear Exchange, have just opened up an expanded retail store in the old Woolworth’s / Old Navy space on Church Street in downtown. Check out the recent Free Press story. Give it up for Marc and Mike! One week after Skirack owners opened up a [...]
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 [...]
