New Business

2005

December

Solutionset

Randy Gunnell announced the creation of Solutionset LLC, a project management consulting firm offering intuitive technological assessments and solutions associated with change management, software implementation and business intelligence. Gunnell has 20 years of IT software implementation and operations management in Silicon Valley. 62 Kriste Lane, Jericho. 310-5375. http://www.solutionsetllc.com .

navtrak

Navtrak announced the opening of a Vermont sales headquarters in Taftsville. Peter Sabia, the company’s territory manager of sales and marketing, is responsible for Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. He has experience in the transportation industry from operations to fleet management and consulting. The company’s vehicle management system offers real-time vehicle tracking using GPS technology in rural areas. 457-2827. http://www.navtrak.net.

Vermont Federal Credit Union

Joe Finnigan, president of the Vermont Federal Credit Union, announced the opening of a branch in St. Albans. It is on U.S. 7 just south of the Energizer facility. 252-0202

 Strangeways Recording

Mike Poorman has opened Strangeways Recording, a professional, high-end recording studio, in Burlington. The Boston transplant has produced for several bands and was a member of the indie-rock band Hot Rod Circuit. The 800-square-foot studio is equipped with a Neotek Series II recording console, Pro Tools audio software and professional outboard gear.  Poorman will work with another producer, Daryl Rabidoux. 71 Main St., Burlington. 864-4050. > http://www.strangewaysrecording.com .

Lake Champlain Concierge & Errand Service LLC

Jennifer Gutman Phalen and Cathy Gutman Scanlon have teamed up to provide personal assistant services through their company, Lake Champlain Concierge & Errand Service LLC, in Jericho. Services include errands, personal shopping, house- > sitting and waiting, organization, planning for special occasions and relocation services. > 985-8881. http://www.lakechamplainconcierge.com .

Pet Lodge of Williston

Tom Brown, DVM, announced the opening of The Pet Lodge of Williston, a 17,000-square-foot facility with indoor and outdoor exercise areas, new boarding rooms and webcams for checking on owners’ dogs or cats. Brown and his wife, Sarah, are the owners of the Adirondack Pet Lodge and Plattsburgh Animal Hospital in New York. His business partners are Matt Sames and William Davis. 859-3647 (dogs). http://www.petlodges.com .

Negrón-Gray Group

Kim Negrón and Chad Gray, loan originators with CTX Mortgage, have formed the Negrón-Gray Group, a partnership patterned after those found in real estate companies. 846-4646. http://www.NegronGrayGroup.com .

Auricular Laser Therapy of Vermont

Frankie Brassard, a certified laser technician, has opened Auricular Laser Therapy of Vermont in Williston. Auricular Laser is a division of Smokeless+ of St. Louis, Mo. The office offers a holistic approach to smoking cessation and appetite suppression using therapeutic lasers. 434-2070. http://www.smokelessplusvt.com .

November

Coffee Hound

William and Lois Peters of Essex Junction and James Bushey of Williston have opened Coffee Hound, a Malletts Bay coffee and lunch shop, in Bayside Square II at the corner of East Lakeshore Drive and Blakely Road in Colchester. Lois Peters is the manager. The renovated space that was formerly Edgewater Pub features views of the bay and free WiFi for customers. The menu includes a full roster of coffees and espresso drinks, teas, bakery items made on premises, and salads, soups and panini sandwiches daily, Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 651-8963.

UPS Store

A UPS Store is again open at the Blue Mall on Dorset Street in South Burlington. Wendy Huff, formerly with Mail Boxes Etc./The UPS Store, was named store manager. Among the services are domestic and international shipping, black-and-white and color duplications, digital printing, packaging, freight crating and shipping, mailbox and postal services and office supplies. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Wilmington Trust

Wilmington Trust, a Delaware corporate wealth management company, has opened offices in a 2,222-square-foot space in the Gateway Building at 30 Main St., Burlington. The company’s primary clients will be captive insurance companies. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial, assisted the tenant and the landlord, Investors Corp. of Vermont, in the transaction.

New England Music

Randy and Carol Smith of Underhill have launched, with Synchronicity Web Designs LLC, a Web-based store, New England Music. The site, www.newenglandmusic.net, features releases from independent bands, artists and musicians throughout New England. Visitors may sample music and securely purchase CDs or join an online forum for artists and fans. 899-1100, Ext. 3. info@newenglandmusic.net.

October

Richard Electric Inc.

Steven Richard, president of Richard Electric Inc. of Wilder, announced the company’s expansion into northern Vermont. Brian Richard of South Burlington, a master electrician with more than 25 years of experience, was appointed regional manager, northern Vermont. He was with Control Technologies. P.O. Box 9267, South Burlington. 862-7603. brichard@sover.net.

Mad River Creative

Kelly M. Collar has opened Mad River Creative, a marketing and design firm, in Moretown. Collar was director of public information for the Vermont State Colleges for many years. Before that, she was communications specialist at a Washington, D.C., bank. 496-3698. kcollar@madriver.com

Vermont Urogynecology Associates

Surgeons Anne Viselli and Diane Charland have launched a women’s health facility, Vermont Urogynecology Associates in Williston. Viselli and Charland are fellowship-trained in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. The physicians have incorporated operations technologies such as automated coding and documentation, electronic health records and information management systems into their medical center. 71 Knight Lane, Suite 1. 872-7001.

New England Motor Freight

New England Motor Freight has opened a 72-door trucking terminal in Williston. It is the largest such facility in New England and features advanced computerized fiber-optic tracing systems. Lou Deforge is the terminal manager. The Elizabeth, N.J., company has operated in Vermont since 1994. Bob Miller was general contractor and developer for the 48,000-square-foot facility. Miller is president of REM Development Co. LLC in Williston. 1087 Avenue D Extension.

Wilmington Trust

Wilmington Trust, a Delaware corporate wealth management company, has opened offices in a 2,222-square-foot space in the Gateway Building at 30 Main St., Burlington. The company’s primary clients will be captive insurance companies. Tony Blake of V/T Commercial, assisted the tenant and the landlord, Investors Corp. of Vermont, in the transaction.

September

T Bones Restaurant and Bar

Tim and Stacy Brockmyre have opened T Bones Restaurant and Bar at the site of the former Lighthouse Restaurant in Colchester, next to the Hampton Inn. The Brockmyres have a combined 35 years’ experience in the restaurant field. They have redecorated the interior to reflect Vermont’s way of life and its history. The moderately priced menu offers a variety of choices; the bar offers several Vermont-crafted beers and free Buffalo-style chicken wings. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. 38 Lower Mountain View Drive.

Servicemaster Clean

Michael Thomas has opened the Servicemaster Clean franchise in South Burlington. Thomas operated Professional Janitorial Services in St. Albans for 19 years. Servicemaster Clean will serve Chittenden, Grand Isle and Franklin counties. 4049 Williston Road. 657-4111. www.servicemasterclean.com

Danforth Pewterers

Fred and Judi Danforth, the owners of Danforth Pewterers, have opened a new store in Manchester on Vermont 7A, just north of the Northshire Book Store. It is the third retail store for the Vermont artisan workshop. The opening is part of the company’s 30th anniversary celebration. Wayne Ordway of Phoenix Business Properties Inc. helped the Danforths find the right location. 4927 Main St. (800) 222.3142.

printWHAT?

Francine R. Robertson, a former advertising professional, has opened printWHAT?, a service company aimed at small businesses needing help designing and printing advertising materials. Her service covers print consulting, production coordination and project management, including brochures, posters, promotional materials and direct mail. 1208 Richard Woolcutt Road, Wolcott. 888.2925. www.printwhatvt.com

Vermont Vacation Concierge

Peter Straube’s new business, Vermont Vacation Concierge, offers personalized trip-consulting services to individuals, couples, families or small groups planning a visit to Vermont. Planning is based on clients’ needs, interests and preferences. 1220 Robert Young Road, Starksboro. 355-5599.&rsquo www.VtConcierge.com

Miguel’s Stowe Away

Michael and Adrienne Henzel, owners of Miguel’s Stowe Away Restaurant in Stowe, opened a Burlington location in the former Symetree space on the Church Street Marketplace. They completely renovated the space, leased from the Howard Opera House Inc. The restaurant has approximately 130 seats inside and 30 outside. The decor is upscale modern Mexican, and the traditional Mexican cuisine takes advantage of local Vermont fresh products. 89 Church St.

Adams School of Dance

Lisa Adams and Sherry A. Adams, owners of the Adams School of Dance in Rutland, announced the opening of a second location in Shelburne. They will offer classes for children and young adults in ballet, tap and jazz. Students of the Adams School have gone on to dance with many noteworthy dance companies around the country. For information: 773-3732.

August

Village Hair Co.

Suzi Lynch has opened the Village Hair Co. in St. Albans. Lynch established Village Hair in Moretown more than 10 years ago and closed it in 2002 when she relocated to Alburg. 48 Federal St., St. Albans 05478. 524-0848.

Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant

Steve and Pat Fowler have opened Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant with their son and daughter, Jason and Nicole. Rosita’s is at the site of the former Cactus Pete’s off Shelburne Road. The Fowlers ran Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant in Warren from 2002 until this year. Yankee magazine’s Traveler’s Guide named it an Editor’s Choice for 2005. Jason is a graduate of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration and has worked for the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, Aquavit and other restaurants in New York City and Europe. Nicole is a Culinary Institute of America graduate, having worked in restaurants and hotels such as Four Seasons in Chicago, and others in Switzerland and Florida. 7 Fayette Drive, South Burlington. 862-8809.

July

A Little Lingerie Co.

Jennifer Michelle has opened an online lingerie boutique, A Little Lingerie Co. LLC, at http://www.alittlelingeriecompany.com . An epidemiologist by training, Michelle intends to use the site to promote new definitions of body image and beauty. The company carries styles in sizes from 32A to 46F and bottoms that go up to 4XL. The Web site contains a fitting guide and a "search by size" feature. There is also a blog, http://www.alittlelingeriecompany.blogspot.com .

Millstone Hill Touring Center

Pierre Couture has opened Millstone Hill Touring Center, the first phase of a non-motorized recreational center. Miles of old rail beds, quarry roads and more challenging single-track trails have been cleared, creating a network connecting more than three dozen historic quarries on about 1,500 acres. The touring center is at 422 Websterville Road in East Barre in a historic old barn renovated by Couture in 1980, where he resides. The barn and the center sit on 350 acres of farmland owned by Couture. Last fall, Couture opened The Lodge at Millstone Hill in another barn on the property. Camping sites and a "bike house" or dorm are slated for later in the summer. The network of trails is modeled after Kingdom Trails in East Burke. Working with Couture is outdoor enthusiast Pete Richardson. 479-1000. http://www.millstonehill.com .

Workplace Mastery Inc.

Business consultant and coach Diane Ravenscroft, CEO of Ravenscroft Management Consulting, has opened Workplace Mastery Inc. in Montpelier. The company's aim is to "invigorate employees through implementing programs and strategies that raise the bar for professional excellence." A subsidiary component of Workplace Mastery, Discover Coaching, provides specialized one-on-one coaching services to CEOs, corporate executives, supervisors and personnel managers. 878-3949 or 1-866-622-6224. http://www.workplacemastery.com . _·

June

Bank Broker/Dealer Solutions

Patricia P. Wood, CTFA, has opened Bank Broker/Deal Solutions LLC in Colchester. The firm consults in organizational and structural assessments, clearing firm due diligence, compensation and incentive program analysis, firm element continuing education analysis and design, branch and OSJ office reviews, mystery shops, and interagency training. Wood maintains her National Association of Securities series 7, 24, 53, 63 and 66; Vermont Life licenses and Certified Trust and Financial Adviser designation. > 172 Broadlake Road, Colchester. 860-2002. http://www.bankbdsolutions.com .

Accutrace Design

Bryan Randall, an electronics engineer, has founded Accutrace Design LLC, a service related to the design and manufacturing of printed circuit boards. Accutrace captures a concept schematic, designs physical printed circuit board artwork and creates the necessary assembly documentation. Randall was involved with the development of the Segway Human Transporter, among other inventions, while with Microprocessor Designs. 79 Spruce Lane, Williston. 872-7880. http://www.accutracedesign.com .

Hartlwrites

Kathy Hartl has launched Hartlwrites, a written communications firm, in Fairfax. Among the written materials she develops are brochures, business letters, CD and video scripts, image pieces, direct mail, newsletters, press releases, proposals, Web content and white papers. Hartl has 10 years' experience in corporate, technical and academic settings. 849-9824. http://www.hartlwrites.com .

Vermont Naturopathic Clinic

Sam Russo, N.D., MSAc, has opened the Vermont Naturopathic Clinic at 321 Main St., Suite C, in Winooski. The clinic offers office visits and diagnostic testing for health conditions treated by naturopathic medicine, such as acute infections and digestive, hormonal and chronic illnesses. Treatment may include acupuncture, botanical medicine, clinical nutrients and diet, or physical medicine, and may be integrated with conventional medicine. Services may be reimbursed through CBA and workers' compensation. The clinic shares the office with Dr. Jonathan Fenton, an osteopathic physician specializing in physical medicine. 859-0000. http://www.naturopathicvermont.com . _·

May

Smith Street Design

Liz Whitaker-Freitas has launched Smith Street Design in Shoreham. Members of the design team have worked on accounts such as MasterCard, Pacifica Sports Network, Island Oasis, Middlebury College, Shoreham Inn and the Platt Memorial Library. 989-1318. liz@smithstreetdesign.com . >

V2K

Mark and Melissa Huntington have launched V2K, a "virtual window fashion store," in Washington. The pair go into homes with a laptop computer and hundreds of fabric samples, meet with customers, measure the walls and windows, and can reproduce the windows on the computer to give the homeowner a look at how various window treatments would look in their home. Adjustments to length, color and fabric can be made instantly to achieve the desired look. V2K offers more than 2,000 products and accessories, including 1,500 fabric samples.

Erik Sandblom PC (ESPC)

Eric Sandblom PC (ESPC), a civil and environmental engineering and industrial hygiene consulting firm, has opened at 929 Harvest Lane in Williston. Established in 2000, ESPC provides professional services throughout northern New England and New York, including site and building design; storm-water management; water, wastewater and septic design; transportation system design; asbestos consulting; safety training and consulting; and permitting. The office is managed by Erik Sandblom, P.E., with 13 years' experience in the industry. 383-0486. http://www.espc-consulting.com .

Fountain of Dreams

Brenda Robinson has started Fountain of Dreams LLC, a fountain rental company in Winooski providing a catered display of "fascinating flowing foods." Citing the fountain as "the hottest trend in 25 years," Robinson plans to market it for weddings, birthday parties, holiday gatherings and business receptions. 734-7196. http://www.thefountainofdreams.com .

Anything's Pastable

Kevin and Nancy DelMastro, owners of Anything's Pastable Wholesale, have opened a retail pasta shop at their Essex Junction location. The longtime suppliers of small-batch specialty pasta to restaurants decided to take their product to the retail market and satisfy the many requests from individuals for fresh pasta. The retail shop will stock at least 12 varieties of the company's ravioli, rotating the selection from the 36 varieties it currently makes. It will also carry at least five varieties of the company's cut pasta, including organic. > 34 Park St. 872-9399. http://www.anythingspastable.com .

KAS Inc.

Amy Gurney has formed KAS Inc., an environmental management services company to serve customers throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts. KAS performs environmental management services such as property assessments, underground storage tank removals, asbestos inspection, environmental monitoring and cleanup of contaminated sites. Gurney is president and owner; Peter Schuyler is vice president; and Alan Liptak, PG, CPG, is environmental program manager. 929 Harvest Lane, Williston. > 383-0486. http://www.kas-consulting.com . _·

April

Time Plus Payroll

Steven Maestas, managing partner of Time Plus Payroll, opened an office for the company in South Burlington. Established in 1989, the Atlanta corporation does payroll, payroll taxes, time-keeping, and human resources software solutions and services. Maestas has 10 years' experience in the industry, working for PayChex Payroll and ADP. 150 Dorset St., PMB 300. > 316-0003.'http://www.timeplus.com .

Progressive Asset Management

Progressive Asset Management, a national financial services firm specializing in socially responsible investments and insurance, has opened its first Vermont office. The office will also serve western Massachusetts and upstate New York. Todd Walker, a registered investment adviser representative in all three states and a licensed life, accident and health insurance producer, was appointed the PAM financial adviser. 284 Hickory Hollow Road, Pawlet. 325-2200. http://www.PamVermont.com .

Pilates Space

Physical therapist Pamela Stone has opened PilatesSpace, a fitness and physical therapy studio, at 208 Flynn Ave. in Burlington. The 2,000-square-foot studio includes mat space and 15 pieces of Pilates equipment. The studio shares space with Every Woman Physical Therapy, which offers services for women, including pool therapy, in the 120-square-foot, indoor, heated, aquatic therapy pool. Stone is certified in the Gyrotonic Expansion System and the Polestar Pilates rehabilitation curriculum. She holds a master of science in physical therapy from Regis University in Denver. 863-9900. pamela@pilatesspace.net.

GoDirect Real Estate

Greg Couture and John Nichols have launched GoDirect Real Estate. The company offers seven types of real estate listings, including an Internet database of properties for sale by owner and several types of Multiple Listing Service listings, including monthly or flat-fee listings. The goal, say the founders, is to allow property sellers more control over selling their homes. 56 North Willard St., Burlington. 264-4866. www.godirectvt.com .

March

Collective Threads

Lisa Taft Sylvester is the founder and creative director of Collective Threads, a Richmond business that offers hand-crafted quilts and pillows through an online gallery, and raises funds for charitable organizations that assist women and children, currently Women Helping Battered Women in Burlington. Collective Threads features the work of New England quilt artisans Sylvester, Natalie Fream of Newfields, N.H., and Marcelle Szurley of Lincoln, R.I. Fream and Szurley are former Vermonters. The business is run out of Sylvester's design studio, Interrobang Design Collaborative, which she owns with her husband. The quilts are available for purchase at www.collectivethreads.com . Collective Threads also holds quilting classes. 434-5558.

Union Bank

Ken Gibbons, president and CEO of Union Bank, announced the opening of a loan center in the St. Albans professional building. The center is staffed by Mike Curtis, vice president, commercial services, and Carol Allen, commercial lending assistant, longtime veterans of the St. Albans banking scene. The loan center will offer a variety of options, including commercial loans and lines of credit, small business loans, commercial real estate loans, equipment financing, residential mortgages and construction loans plus personal loans and lines of credit. 120 N. Main St.

The Hitting Zone

Tom Critchlow and David Wark have opened The Hitting Zone, an indoor hitting and pitching facility in Winooski. They offer private and group lessons, team rentals and monthly discounted memberships. Hillside Park, 276 E. Allen St. 878-9695.

LunarBid.com

Jeff Margolis, his brother Jay Margolis, both of Burlington, and Larry Grodeska, a former Burlingtonian now living on the West Coast, have launched LunarBod.com , an on-line auction site company designed to offer an alternative to eBay, which recently increased its fees. Auctioneers are invited to test-drive the site and services, where they can sell their items through May 18 free of insertion, reserve or final value fees. The company is exclusively an auction site; it sells no products. It uses 128-bit encryption, the highest security a Web site can offer, and the sell process is completed in three steps. jeff@lunarbid.com .

vBay

Bill Etter, Steven Kind and Sonny Schumacher have opened vBay, a consignment store that that sells items on eBay. For a commission, vBay takes photos of customers' items, writes the descriptions, lists the items on eBay, monitors the auctions, answers questions from potential buyers, processes payments and packages and ships the items. Pictured, from left, are Etter, Steven Kind, Abbe Kind, Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie and Schumacher. Linda I. Letourneau of Redstone was the leasing broker, and Rick Harrison of J.L. Davis was the listing broker in the leasing of the Williston space. 205 Cornerstone Drive, Williston. 802-878-4333, fax (800) 583-3876. www.thevbaystore.com

February

The Dog Zone

Jackie Miller has opened The Dog Zone in a 5,000-square-foot space at 1 Tigan St., Winooski, which she leased from JNF Partnership. Patrons of the dog day care facility can check on their pets throughout the day via webcams at The Dog Zone. Esther Lotz of High Point Realty assisted Miller in the transaction. 655-7377. http://www.thedogzonevt.com .

Healthy Lifestyles

Kathryn Evans, a lifestyle counselor with a certification in weight management from the American Association of Lifestyle Counselors, has founded Healthy Lifestyles, a weight-management counseling practice, in South Burlington. Evans was manager of two local fitness clubs and, before that, worked for 10 years at Baird Center for Children and Families. Healthy Lifestyles offers the LEARN (Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitudes, Relationships, Nutrition) program developed by Dr. Kelly Brownell of Yale University, an expert in weight management. Lakewood Commons, 1233 Shelburne Road, Suite 185. 658-6597. www.healthylifestylesvt.com .

The Lenair Healing Center

Rhonda Lenair, an energy healer and medical intuitive, has opened The Lenair Healing Center in Benson. Lenair established her practice in Massachusetts in 1987. She helps clients with alcoholism, nicotine, marijuana addiction, eating disorders, stress-related problems and physical issues. She is the only practitioner of her energy-based, non-12-step method. 537-3222. www.lenair.com .

January

Circus Smirkus Academy

Circus Smirkus of Greensboro has opened the Circus Smirkus Academy at the Champlain Valley Exposition fairgrounds in Essex Junction. The academy offers classes and programs for all age groups designed in the circus arts: trapeze, acrobatics, juggling, clowning and aerials. Training includes circus for tots; beginner, intermediate and advanced classes; hip hop for the big top; private coaching; and an open circus club. Day camps let children sample circus arts during school vacations or throughout the summer. The academy also provides a venue for birthday parties. 288-9224. www.smirkus.org.

Salvanelli's

Gloria Salvanelli has launched Salvanelli's Authentic Italian Specialties in Burlington, a purveyor of authentic Italian gift baskets. Antipasto, pasta and dessert baskets are filled with pre-selected or a custom selection of imported Italian foods, or products made from original Italian recipes by Italian Americans. Salvanelli's also caters to corporate clients. Sales are made by phone, 951-2523, or by e-mail at giftbaskets@salvanellis.com . Examples may be seen at the company's Web site, www.salvanellis.com .

100th Anniversary: Chittenden at 100

One hundred years ago, Dec. 7, 1904, Chittenden County Trust Co. was established and given two years to gather the capital to start operations. The founders were John J. Flynn, Edward J. Booth, J.H. Macomber, E.F. Gebhardt, W.B. McKillup, E.P. Woodbury, A.O. Humphrey, J.S. Patrick and R.A. Cooke. They organized what is today Chittenden with only $50,000 capital on March 30, 1906.

Today, Chittenden is a full-service, Vermont-headquartered and managed bank. As the largest Vermont-based bank in the state, it has 50 locations.