New Business

2008

September 2008

Paizlee’s

Erin McGinley has opened Paizlee’s in Colchester village, an upscale resale shop that carries an eclectic selection of gently used and new clothing with name brands such as Ann Taylor, Geiger, Gap, April Cornell, and Talbots. In addition to clothing, shoes, and accessories, the store carries locally handcrafted jewelry. The shop is open six days a week; closed Mondays. 419 Main St., above the Cup & Cone. 878-1116.

Union Bank

Ken Gibbons, the president and CEO of Union Bank, announced the opening of an office in Danville at the Marty’s 1st Stop complex on U.S. 2. The office will feature extended hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m., to accommodate residents and commuters. The ATM and night depository will be accessible around the clock, seven days a week. The bank is supervised by Bethany Whitcomb. David Lavely of Danville was the contractor. Mary and Catherine Beattie are the owners of Marty’s 1st Stop.

August 2008

Jakfish

Stephanie Teleen of Burlington announced the launch of Jakfish, a Vermont clothing company making high-performance maternity clothing designed for active and athletic women. All Jakfish clothing is designed to fit women throughout the ever-changing stages of pregnancy, while retaining all the characteristics active people expect from performance clothing, such as venting zippers and strategically placed thumb holes. The clothes are versatile enough to be worn in the mountains, by the ocean, and at the gym. The company has just been given the Polartec Apex Award 2008 for two of its products. Jakfish products are made in Vermont and available online and in limited boutique stores in the Northeast. 12 Hillcrest Road, Essex Junction. 659-0111; www.jakfish.com.

Lincoln Peak Vineyard

Chris and Michaela Granstrom announced the opening of Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven. The celebration featured guided vineyard tours, tours of the newly built wine-making facility, and samples of their estate-bottled wines produced entirely from grapes grown in their vineyards. The Granstroms have been farming strawberries, apples, and grapes for 23 years. New developments in hardy grape varieties inspired their venture into wine. In addition to growing grapes and making wines, they have operated a grapevine nursery, supplying hardy vines to other growers in northern states. The wines can be bought at the New Haven location. 142 River Road; 388-7368; www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com.

July 2008

Stowe Mountain Lodge

Stowe Mountain Lodge, the centerpiece of Spruce Peak at Stowe, has opened its doors. The lodge features 139 guest rooms, a 21,000-square-foot spa and Cooper Wellness at Stowe, exclusive access to Stowe Mountain Club (an 18-hole mountain golf course designed by Bob Cupp), and a heated outdoor pool. On the property are boutiques, recreational activities, and more than 12,000 square feet of event space. Interiors showcase the work of Vermont artists such as glassblower Simon Pearce, furniture maker Charles Shackleton, pottery maker Miranda Thomas, woodworker Parker Nichols, blacksmiths from Hubbardton Forge, and local painters. In Solstice, the lodge’s  restaurant, Chef Sean Buchanan offers Vermont artisan-inspired cuisine. The Hourglass bar features Vermont-inspired cocktails and Hourglass Ale, a hand-crafted microbrew. The resort is managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts.

Jaffe Communications

Jaffe Communications, an independent full-service public relations, creative services and publishing agency with headquarters in Westfield, N.J., announced the opening of a Vermont office in the Northeast Kingdom to service clients in New England. Tony Gallotto will serve as general manager, directly overseeing client work in the Vermont region. Gallotto was a reporter and editor at The Star-Ledger of Newark for many years. The announcement was made by Jonathan Jaffe, the company’s principal. 139 Central St., St. Johnsbury; 735-0625; vt@jaffecom.com.

Vermont Country Properties Sotheby’s International Realty

Vermont Country Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, with offices in Stowe, Sugarbush, Stratton, Okemo, and Manchester, announced the opening of an office in Shelburne, serving the greater Lake Champlain region. The announcement was made by Peggy Montague, owner and principal broker. Laura Crandall, recently named managing broker of the new office, has years of real estate experience. Shelburne Commons, 4066 Shelburne Road; 985-8566; www.vcpsir.com.

EdoorZ Ltd.

EdoorZ of Waitsfield is an Internet start-up created by Sean and Joanne Knight of Waitsfield. The Web site blends aspects of Facebook and pulls them together with local business-to-business networking features. The result is an online directory of local businesses and business profile pages. Features for subscribers include instant messaging, advertising, bulletins, and profile pages. www.edoorz.com; joanne@edoorz.com; 806.1777. •

June 2008

Junior’s Downtown

Restaurateur Frank Salese Jr., the owner of Junior’s Italian in Colchester, announced the opening of Junior’s Downtown in Burlington. The menu features pizza, salads, calzones, pasta and most of Junior’s traditional favorites, plus authentic Italian pastries, baked goods, and breads. Open daily for lunch and dinner, plus late-night hours, the restaurant offers eat-in, take-out, catering, and delivery. 176 Main St.; 862-1234; www.juniorsvt.com. 

Capital Kitchen

Jessica and Josh Turner announced the grand opening of their retail store, Capital Kitchen, at 18 State St., Montpelier. The store will cater  to cooks of all skill levels, featuring award-winning brands such as Kitchen Aid, Emile Henry, Bodum, Oxo, Wüsthof, and Zyliss. Jessica Turner, a former editorial assistant for Vermont Life and a retail store associate at Mise en Place, says she has tried every product she carries. Josh Turner, a Web designer with BlueHouse Group in Richmond, designed the company logo and worked alongside his wife preparing the shop for its grand opening. 229-2305; www.CapitalKitchenVT.com. 

The Busy Chef & Café

Cindy McKinstrie, who began The Busy Chef over two and a half years ago for customers to pick up dinners they could finish cooking at home, announced the opening of The Busy Chef & Café at 26 Susie Wilson Road in Essex. She serves breakfast and lunch. Breakfasts feature foods such as scones, muffins, croissants, quiche, puff pastries, fruit cups, and oatmeal. Lunch guests can order barbecue or meatball sandwiches, smoked chicken or salmon salad, green salads, quiche with or without a side salad, soups, and, in summer, cold soups Dinners now come fully prepared and ready to eat at home. Open from 6 am. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

The Lodge at Otter Creek

Gregg Beldock, the owner of Bullrock Corp. of Shelburne, announced the opening of The Lodge at Otter Creek in Middlebury, a state-of-the-art resort-style, all-rental adult-living community. The $50 million project, consisting of 122 units on 36 acres, is the largest community of its kind in Vermont. It features one- and two-bedroom independent living apartments and assisted living apartments, plus a comprehensive memory-care unit. Among the amenities on campus are a swimming pool, athletic club, tennis court, library, and walking trails. The executive director is Rebecca Stearns, 458-0326. For information: Philip Lassalle, 922-4770.

The Healthy Hippie

Tarraleigh Silberberg announced the launch of The Healthy Hippie Magazine, a publication about green living and building, health, and live music. She said she was encouraged to do so by accolades for her weekly “Healthy Hippie Newsletter,” distributed to 1,500 subscribed readers.  A former New Jersey Nets cheerleader and New York Knicks tumbler, Silberberg is a holistic health counselor and nutritional coach certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She teaches dance and movement at music festivals. The magazine will be distributed six times a year throughout Vermont and Northeast music festivals. www.healthyhippie.net. 

Granite City Cycles

Granite City Cycles has opened in a 12,000-square-foot facility at 885 South Barre Road, #14, South Barre. Granite City represents Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki, the only dealership in Vermont to have all four Japanese brands under one roof. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. 476-6604. Broker Esther Lotz represented the company in its purchase of the land. •

May 2008

Unwinders

Esther Lotz of Esther Lotz Real Estate, announced the opening of Unwinders, a restaurant and bar, in Colchester. The owner is Gail Stypick, the former bartender at the American Legion Post, which moved from the site of the restaurant. The menu includes burgers, salads and sandwiches, including Stypick’s signature J.J. Burger. 831 College Parkway. 654-8080.

FindandGoSeek.net

Williston parents Andrew and Dana Freeman launched a Web resource to help families discover, review, and share what’s great — and not so great — in Vermont. FindandGoSeek.net was inspired by their perceived lack of a one-stop resource for family activities. The site features more than 450 categories and thousands of descriptions, photos, maps, and other parents’ reviews of their experiences. Features include suggested itineraries; an events calendar; a favorites page; listings by date, rating, age range, location, and/or keyword; and a newsletter. The service is free to use. www.findandgoseek.net;andrew@findandgoseek.net.

Limoges Antiques

Debby DuBay, retired from the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Appraisers Association of America, opened Limoges Antiques Shop in Rutland. She closed her former shop of the same name in Andover, Mass., and bought the historic building at 62 Merchants Row. She is the author of several books on antique Limoges. Among her prizes are collections of Limoges and European porcelain, and estate jewelry. 773-6444. www.limogesantiques.com.

Omega Real Estate Associates

Omega Real Estate Associates Inc. opened an office in Williston. Nicole L. Senecal was appointed broker/owner in charge. Senecal is the exclusive broker retained by development companies Allen Brook Development Inc., LNP Inc., and A&C Realty. 203 Cornerstone Drive. 872-9392.

Think! Café

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center announced the opening of Think! Café, a green-themed restaurant aimed at engaging diners in thinking about what they eat and the packaging they choose. The menu features fresh local and seasonal ingredients such as Cabot Cheddar, and signature items from local partners such as Sugarsnap and Klinger’s Bakery. Funding was aided through grants from the WaterWheel Foundation, the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation, and Vermont Tent Co. ECHO’s facility was the first LEED-certified building in Vermont. Lunch  is served year-round from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The space can be reserved for wedding rehearsal dinners, cocktail receptions, and for family and school groups. 864-1848.

Cooking at The Store

Recognizing the growing enthusiasm for cooking, Jackie Rose, the owner of The Store on Vermont 100 in Waitsfield for 43 years, announced the opening of Cooking at The Store in a state-of-the-art kitchen constructed in a large room adjacent to the back of the retail shop. Cooking at The Store will feature demonstrations, tastings, guest chefs, and lectures, in addition to community events. Classes are taught by Jacqueline Sainsbury, a graduate of the London Le Cordon Bleu. Sainsbury trained under Michel Roux at the 2-Michelin-Star restaurant Le Gavroche in London. After returning to her home in Vermont, she worked at The Relais and Chateaux property The Pitcher Inn in Warren. Classes are limited in size to allow in-depth exploration of each topic, such as chocolate, Moroccan foods, French cooking, or fish. 496-4465; (800) 639-8031. •

April 2008

Moonlight Lady

Mike Shea of Vermont Discovery Cruises announced the inauguration of the Moonlight Lady, Vermont’s first overnight cruise boat since the Ticonderoga in 1952. Based in Burlington, the boat features eight private cabins and offers two-, four-, and seven-day vacations designed to discover the region’s history, geography, nature. A historian and naturalist will lead the expeditions. 863-3350.

Vermont Green Cabinets

Tim Downey of Imbrie Downey LLC announced the opening of Vermont Green Cabinets in Hinesburg. The company specializes in the design and fabrication of environmentally responsible custom cabinetry for commercial and residential projects. 10390 Route 116, 482-3659;
www.vermontgreencabinets.com.

Vermont Voices Marketing Services

Elaine Sopchak, the former co-owner of The Book Rack & Children’s Pages of Essex, which closed in March of last year, has launched Vermont Voices Marketing Services LLC, a speakers bureau specializing in scheduling speaking engagements for Vermont authors. Vermont Voices represents eight authors: Archer Mayor, Howard Frank Mosher, Marjorie Ryerson, Rusty DeWees, Jay Craven, Joe Citro, James Tabor, and Jernigan Pontiac. www.vermont-voices.com.

March 2008

Manchester Designer Outlets

Manchester Designer Outlets announced the opening of five shops at the Crystal Palace on Vermont Routes 11 and 30. They are the Ann Taylor Factory Store, Betsey Johnson, Michael Kors outlet store, Theory, and Five Seasons — A Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store.

Michael Stern Law Office

Michael Stern, a personal injury lawyer, announced the opening of his solo practice in Burlington. He moved to Vermont recently from Hawaii, where he practiced for 15 years, to raise his children. 72 Pine St., Suite 2. 399-2753. mikestern@comcast.net.

Rebecca Duffy

Residential designer Rebecca Duffy has opened a residential design office in Burlington. She specializes in homes, kitchens and baths, architectural elements, and furniture pieces, with a focus on what she calls “warm modern,” or clean-lined, nature-inspired, and inviting. Duffy recently returned to Vermont from Arizona, where she created designs for commercial clients such as Starwoods’ Sheraton, Westin and St. Regis. Before her commercial work, she designed homes exclusively for Seven North Log Homes in Vermont. She works from her home and is available by phone or e-mail. 338-1083; rebecca@modernvt.com; www.modernvt.com.

Waterfalls Day Spa

Sara Daly, a physical therapist, and Laurie Webb, a speech language pathologist, esthetician and nail technologist, opened Waterfalls Day Spa at the Middlebury Inn. Waterfalls is a full-service day spa offering massage, manicure, pedicure, body treatments, facials and waxing in a relaxing spa environment. Patrons may enjoy a spa menu created by Peter Ross of the Middlebury Inn in their robes. Waterfalls sells a full line of skin care products from Dermalogica and mineral makeup from Jane Iredale. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 388-0311; www.middleburyspa.com.

February 2008

Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies Inc. announced the opening of Lowe’s of South Burlington. The home improvement store has 117,000 square feet of retail sales space and an adjacent garden center stocking 40,000 items. 189 Hannaford Drive. 

Filkorn Public Relations

Media, community, and government relations pro Erik Filkorn has returned to private practice in Richmond after a two-year run helping grow Spike Advertising. He will continue to work on several projects with Spike, but will also be developing his own client roster, which already includes Northfield Savings Bank, Waitsfield Telecom, and NEHP. 1379 Williams Hill Road.  434-6164.

Trust Company of Vermont

The Trust Company of Vermont opened an office at 5245 Main St., Manchester Center. The office will be staffed by Sharry Rutken, vice president and senior administrative officer, and Deborah Brown,  trust officer.

StoilovStudio

Todd Stoilov, a freelance graphic designer, illustrator and photographer, announced the opening of StoilovStudio in Burlington. Stoilov designs logos, fliers, brochures, posters, book covers, catalogs, T-shirts, Flash displays, Flash Web sites, Flash presentations, interactive catalogs and trade-show displays. 155 Loomis St. 318-5515;  www.stoilovstudio.com.

Jarrett Law Office PLC 

Attorney Glenn A. Jarrett announced the opening of Jarrett Law Office PLC. The firm will concentrate exclusively on estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, and probate and trust administration. Two staff members from his former firm, Holly Keough and Sue Marcelle, are working with him. Jarrett, who has practiced law in Vermont for more than 30 years, including nine years as an assistant attorney general and 11 years as general counsel of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, is a Certified Financial Planner and one of few elder law attorneys in the state. Suite 125, 1795 Williston Road, South Burlington. 864-5951; (866) 338-5773 (toll-free); www.VermontEstatePlanning.com.

January 2008

David Coates Design Services

David Coates opened David Coates Design Services in Malletts Bay. The company specializes in commercial and residential interior design and space planning, additions, remodeling, home staging and  consulting. 824 W. Lakeshore Drive, Colchester; 658-0600.

Global Garage Sale

Global Garage Sale of Winooski, an eBay drop-off consignment store selling merchandise on e-Bay for local businesses, individuals and nonprofit groups, announced the opening of its second location, in Williston. Erik Holcomb and Peter Becker co-founded the company. 4540 Williston Road; 861-eBay (3229); www.globalgaragesale.net.

RehabGYM

Sharon Gutwin, PT, the owner of Rehab GYM, has opened a second location, in Colchester. The facility features custom-built therapy pools, climbing walls and a separate pediatric section. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 905 Roosevelt Highway; 861-0111; www.rehabgym.com.

VT Websites-4-Less

Nancy Hankey of Essex Junction launched VT Websites-4-Less, an independent Web-site development company offering affordable Web sites for small and mid-size businesses in Vermont who are new to Web marketing. Hankey, the former owner of Speeders Internet Type & Web Design, has more than 15 years’ experience in graphics, printing and commercial Web-site development. 213 Pearl St.; 879-3879; www.vtwebsites4less.com.