Category Archives: Economic Development

Help in a hurry in Warren

Posted on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 by • No comments yet

“Thank you everyone for your interest in helping me with my moving/unpacking project. I found someone in 10 minutes after posting! I thought I would get zero replies! Front Porch Forum is amazing.”
• Grace, Mad River Valley FPF

Need complete fly fishing set-up? Try neighbors

Posted on Thursday, April 7, 2016 by • No comments yet

“Owing to great success, Front Porch Forum has become my “look here first” place for finding props for various productions I’m involved with. Currently, I am producing a feature film for a Burlington area filmmaker. We are seeking a complete set of fly fishing gear (rod & reel, waders, etc.) and possibly the expertise of the owner to consult on the film. Production of this scene will happen in late May or June, likely to be a one-day shoot. We are providing credit in the film. Thanks!”
• Kenric, Montpelier FPF

Mad River Valley seamstress found

Posted on Monday, April 4, 2016 by • No comments yet

“I would love to have a recommendation for someone who does alterations and repairs to women’s’ clothing. Thanks so much.”
• Judith, Mad River Valley FPF

“Thank you everybody for your recommendations. Problem solved due to the wide reaching power of Front Porch Forum — amazing!”
• Judith, Mad River Valley FPF… next day

Frozen pipes and helpful neighbors in Waterbury

Posted on Friday, March 4, 2016 by • No comments yet

“Thanks to all that responded to my plea for help with frozen pipes. So many wrote with suggestions and names to call. After calling at least ten of the numbers, we finally found a wonderful plumber. The name is ‘All in One.’ He came when he said he’d be there, got the job done and charged a fair price. We have water after 2 full weeks. Five stars to All in One.  Just goes to prove the power of FRONT PORCH FORUM.”
• Jeanne, Waterbury FPF

Middlebury handyman found

Posted on Friday, March 4, 2016 by • No comments yet

“Just want to let people know that a handyman was found & I am pleased! Thanks to everyone who contacted me… “
• Kate, Middlebury Front Porch Forum

Vermont radon program reaches annual goal in just two weeks by using FPF

Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2016 by • No comments yet

Typically, the Vermont Health Dept. devotes a lot of staff time and resources to meeting its goal of distributing 2,000 radon test kits per year. Following its recent Front Porch Forum posting, the Health Dept’s Radon Program received more than 2,100 radon test kit requests in just two weeks.

The effectiveness of this outreach will allow the State to focus on other important initiatives to protect Vermonters from the health risks posed by radon.

The State estimates that for every 2,000 radon test kits distributed, there will be approximately 10 fewer cases of radon-related lung cancer as people identify and fix radon problems in their homes.

Click here to learn how your program, business or nonprofit can use FPF to raise awareness of your services and products.

Thanks to FPF’s 2015 advertisers

Posted on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 by • No comments yet

“FPF provides a great service and you help make it happen! Thank you to all the FPF sponsors.”
• Peg, Wallingford FPF

Please join us in thanking the major Front Porch Forum 2015 sponsoring advertisers. Without their support, your local forum would not be possible. Special appreciation to:

– Big Rock Landscape
– Brandthropology
– Building Energy
– Cabot Creamery
– Champlain College
– HMC Advertising
– Karen Fahey Advertising
– New England Federal Credit Union
– SunCommon
– The Edge
– University of Vermont
– Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
– Vermont Tech

If your Vermont business, nonprofit, institution or agency would like to join this community-minded group, please contact us at localbiz@frontporchforum.com or 802-540-0069 x1. Learn more about how FPF advertising can help you reach Vermonters: http://frontporchforum.com/advertise-on-fpf

Additional 2015 FPF sponsors to whom we’re also grateful include:

– 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
– AllEarth Renewables
– Artemis Fitness
– Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
– Bolton Valley Resort
– Bourne’s Energy
– Brook Field Services
– Burlington Telecom
– Cathedral Square Corporation
– Champlain Valley Expo
– Chittenden Solid Waste District
– City of Burlington
– Colchester Health and Fitness
– Comcast
– Computers for Change
– Copley Hospital
– Curtis Lumber
– Dealer.com
– Efficiency Vermont
– Energy Co-op of Vermont
– Greater Burlington YMCA
– Healthy Living Market and Cafe
– Hickok & Boardman Realty
– HowardCenter
– Hunger Mountain Coop
– J Andrews Marketing
– Johnson Law Group
– Mad River Glen
– Norwich University
– Pompanoosuc Mills
– Saint Michael’s College
– Same Sun of Vermont, Inc.
– SerVermont
– Smugglers Notch
– Stephen & Burns
– Sterling College
– Stern Center for Language and Learning
– Stowe Brewers Festival
– Stowe Mountain Resort
– Sugarbush Resort
– The Doughnut Dilemma
– The Schoolhouse
– Thomas Hirchak Company
– Timberlane Allergy and Asthma Associates
– University Mall
– UVM Medical Center
– VAST
– Vermont Agency of Transportation
– Vermont State Treasurer’s Office
– Vermont Teddy Bear Company
– Vermont Tent Company
– Waterbury Sports
– Westview Meadows
– Wick & Maddocks Attorneys at Law
– Windows & Doors By Brownell

And thanks to the many more not listed above. Best wishes to all.

Home energy audit recommendations in Vermont

Posted on Thursday, December 31, 2015 by • No comments yet

“Thanks to the 20(!) people who responded to my question about home energy audits. You provided several different recommendations and a few very helpful caveats, and I feel much clearer about how to proceed. This is a great example of how Front Porch Forum rocks!”
• Lawrence, Montpelier FPF

Vermonters listen to neighbors’ business recommendations

Posted on Monday, November 16, 2015 by • No comments yet

Screen Shot 2015-11-16 at 7.18.49 AM“I visited Deepa’s Beauty Salon after reading a recommendation on Front Porch Forum. Thanks for the review. I also found it to be very clean, have professional staff, good prices, and great services. Thanks.”
• Luba, Winooski FPF

Here’s the original post recommending this local business…

“Today my out of town friend took our daughters to Deepa’s Beauty Salon for manicures. They had an excellent experience–great customer service and quality of work. The atmosphere was clean, professional, yet also homey and inviting. My friend took off her very valuable (both financially and emotionally) wedding rings for the manicure and then left them there. Several hours later, she realized her mistake.  The salon owners met us after hours on a Saturday night and very cheerfully opened up the salon and returned the rings. We are so grateful for their integrity, honesty, and friendliness. It’s businesses like these that bring pride to Winooski. I encourage you to support this wonderful locally owned business!”
• Arica, Winooski FPF

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