The Burlington airport has a new name — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, or Leahy BTV. Along with the name change, the airport will add a new airline and new upgrades as it undergoes major changes in a transition toward a more sustainable future. (Paid Post)
Andrew Munkres became interested in beekeeping 20 years ago. Now, he has more bees in his apiary than there are people in Vermont. Munkres is one of Vermont’s 15 full-time beekeepers, or apiculturists. The state is also home to hundreds of part-timers and hobbyists. They’re part of a sweet beekeeping tradition that dates back to the 18th century. (Paid Post)
Earned college credit. Career certifications. Connections for future jobs and internships. These are just a few things that students in Vermont’s Career Technical Education programs can gain through more than 25 possible paths. Keronie Jones, enrolled in the health sciences program at River Valley Technical Center, is providing care to real patients while she’s still in high school. (Paid Post)
Founded in 2018 by Mieko Ozeki and Bethany Andrews-Nichols, Vermont Womenpreneurs exists to help entrepreneurs start and run their businesses. It hosts meetups — both in-person and virtual. Classes, too. It also convenes an annual summit that celebrates entrepreneurs from a variety of industries, who gather to share their stories. (Paid Post)
When it comes to looking out for the environment, Vermonters are historically ahead of the curve. So it’s no surprise that the state has the highest electric vehicle adoption rate per capita. This is raising questions about Vermont’s electrical grid. Can the grid handle the demand? What are the solutions? Three EV experts offer some answers. (Paid Post)