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  • Monday, May 20 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:15:25 GMT
    At this Burlington workshop, wood is transformed into functional art. And it's not only the furniture that's unique, but also the person making it.Erin Hanley is going against the grain.  She's a woman
    At this Burlington workshop, wood is transformed into functional art. And it's not only the furniture that's unique, but also the person making it.

  • Friday, May 17 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:11:55 GMT
    Joan Ecker is full of energy, life and spirit -- just like the clothing she designs. Ecker owns F.H. Clothing Company in Quechee -- shapeable, drapeable clothes that she says are easy for any woman to
    Many women wear multiple hats in their lives. That's certainly the case for a woman in Quechee that started a Made in Vermont hat business that's turned into something bigger.

  • Friday, May 10 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-05-10 14:27:28 GMT
    Mixing up another batch of products, Versante in Quechee uses ingredients like sugar, maple syrup and vanilla. But this isn't something you put in your body, it goes on top of it."Versante is an all natural
    Skin care products may not make you think of food, but some contain sweet ingredients good enough to eat, and they're Made In Vermont.

  • Friday, May 3 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-03 13:58:51 GMT
    Cords, wires and plugs -- things we often don't look twice at. And that's what Berlin company Pwnie Express counts on -- they want their products to blend in."It's a play on words to 'pwn' means to take
    The products allow companies to see how far a hacker could get in and what data they could steal.

  • Thursday, April 11 2013 2:16 PM EDT2013-04-11 18:16:40 GMT
    They're often heavy -- jammed packed -- and not organized. Many women can compare their purses to a black abyss, extra baggage, or a bottomless pit.But Erin Kaukas has a solution. Her boxy tote bags that
    Many women can compare their purses to a black abyss, extra baggage, or a bottomless pit.

  • Friday, April 5 2013 10:30 AM EDT2013-04-05 14:30:21 GMT
    It's an all day meeting at Vermont Natural Ag Products in Middlebury to talk about the newest addition to the Moo Doo line.Known for compost and topsoil, the company is digging deep -- and spreading out.
    It's an all day meeting at Vermont Natural Ag Products in Middlebury to talk about the newest addition to the Moo Doo line.

  • Tuesday, April 2 2013 11:22 AM EDT2013-04-02 15:22:21 GMT
    Perrywinkle's Fine Jewelry -- 8,000 square feet of glitz, glamour and shine -- is Vermont's largest jewelry store. "We do more business in this store than there is jewelry business in Vermont," said Perrywinkle's
    Perrywinkle's Fine Jewelry brings in unique customers looking for rare large diamonds, but they also have another key selling point -- They're Made in Vermont.

  • Friday, March 22 2013 10:42 AM EDT2013-03-22 14:42:37 GMT
    With Easter around the corner Laughing Moon Chocolates in Stowe is hopping with activity.  Normally the Easter Bunny is the star of the holiday, but he has some competition this year. The bed of grass
    Millions of tons of plastic are produced globally each year -- it's a material that the Earth cannot digest. That's why one woman is trying to eliminate plastic grass used every Easter and use a product that's Made in Vermont.

  • Tuesday, March 19 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-03-19 14:51:07 GMT
    There's just something about a good story that can pull you in and transport you to another place.At the Gifford Medical Center nursing home in Randolph, residents are escaping to a magical land in Russia.
    There's something about a puppet show that brings out the inner child. And for one couple that puts these shows on, they say they've never grown up.

  • Friday, March 8 2013 10:58 AM EST2013-03-08 15:58:40 GMT
    Emily Stoneking takes her patients seriously. And although none of them are hurt in the making, none of them survive either. It's operation aKNITomy. "I've always been interested in the place that art
    For many people high school biology class brings up memories about dissecting an animal. A Burlington artist is taking those memories and turning them into heart-stopping creations that are Made in Vermont.

  • Friday, March 1 2013 11:13 AM EST2013-03-01 16:13:14 GMT
    There's just something about a hot piece of pizza and an icy cold glass of beer.  At least that's the thinking behind one place in Shelburne. "There's nothing better than pizza and beer together. Fiddlehead
    There's just something about a hot piece of pizza and an icy cold glass of beer.  At least that's the thinking behind one place in Shelburne.

  • Tuesday, February 26 2013 10:58 AM EST2013-02-26 15:58:05 GMT
    Out in the Northeast Kingdom in the town of Greensboro, sits a brewery dubbed the best in the world-- Hill Farmstead Brewery. "There must be something magical about Greensboro," said Shaun Hill of Hill
    Beer culture in the U.S. is evolving with craft brews creating quite a buzz. One brewer says Vermonters feel an affinity to local breweries, which is a positive sign for his Made in Vermont beer.

  • Friday, February 15 2013 10:32 AM EST2013-02-15 15:32:19 GMT
    Jill Listzwan loves to watch the birds outside of her Brandon office. "I love being able to sit and look out and see what's going on," she said.Inspiration from her feathered friends shines through in
    What a person wears can say a lot about you -- including your accessories. And for one Brandon artist, she doesn't take that lightly.

  • Friday, February 1 2013 10:36 AM EST2013-02-01 15:36:25 GMT
    On one of the coldest days of the year, Ben Maniscalco is heating things up with his spicy Benito's Hot Sauces. "Benito's is a fresh, Vermont craft hot sauce," Maniscalco said.All of the hot sauces are
    With the snow falling again you might be thinking of ways to warm up your life. One company's heating things up with its Made in Vermont hot sauces.

  • Thursday, January 24 2013 4:04 PM EST2013-01-24 21:04:52 GMT
    You might remember doing it as a kid: The thrill of sliding down the biggest hill in town on a toboggan. Glen Norton is hoping to bring back this good old-fashioned activity with his business, Norton's
    Gina Bullard gets a crash course in what it takes to build a made in Vermont toboggan.

  • Monday, January 21 2013 10:27 AM EST2013-01-21 15:27:18 GMT
    With each ping of Rebecca Mikan's hammer, meaningful sayings become wearable art.Reporter Gina Bullard: What is it about words that draw people in? Rebecca Mikan: I think people seek inspiration, maybe
    With each ping of Rebecca Mikan's hammer, meaningful sayings become wearable art.

  • Friday, January 11 2013 10:51 AM EST2013-01-11 15:51:37 GMT
    When photographer Jim Westphalen heads out, he never knows what he's going to find, but he knows it's going to beautiful.  From secret spots to magnificent vistas, his pictures showcase the beauty of Vermont
    With the start of a new year comes a new Made in Vermont calendar from Vermont Life.

  • Friday, December 28 2012 10:49 AM EST2012-12-28 15:49:45 GMT
    Vermonters know about fires -- and they know about keeping warm. At least that's what Paul Ralston is counting on with his new kindling company Vermont Sweet Maple. After countless years of experimenting
    Vermonters know about fires -- and they know about keeping warm. And a new Made In Vermont business hopes to help them light their fires this winter.

  • Friday, December 21 2012 10:57 AM EST2012-12-21 15:57:07 GMT
    It's a winter wonderland in Newbury for the Dodge familyBut head inside and that's where the real fantasy land is. Where gnomes and woodland animals run free -- along with Jessica Dodge's imagination.
    With Christmas just around the corner, Santa's elves are busy making toys. Including one that lives in the Green Mountains.

  • Friday, December 14 2012 11:09 AM EST2012-12-14 16:09:44 GMT
    Gary M. Starr has his ducks in a row. And on the ceiling, and everywhere else you look in his Weybridge studio."It's almost bred into me," he said.He opened his business, Starr Decoys, 25 years ago. Cutting
    For one Vermont craftsman, it's looking up in the sky that gives him his inspiration. He travels all around the world bird watching and his Made in Vermont creations are flying off the shelves.

  • Tuesday, December 11 2012 11:19 AM EST2012-12-11 16:19:14 GMT
    It's the little touches that make a house a home and a tablescape come to life. From napkins to placements, pillows to towels, unique home goods is Cricket Radio's forte. "I was driving, listening to the
    It's the little touches that make a house a home and a tablescape come to life. From napkins to placements, pillows to towels, unique home goods is Cricket Radio's forte.

  • Tuesday, December 4 2012 10:54 AM EST2012-12-04 15:54:30 GMT
    With snow in the mountains and a chill in the air, it's the perfect time of year for a roaring fire. A peaceful escape. But there's one thing that's not relaxing -- schlepping all the wood inside.  That's
    Winter weather is here, and for many that means burning wood. Gina Bullard introduces us to one craftsman with a product perfect for the season -- and it's also Made in Vermont.

  • Friday, November 23 2012 11:12 AM EST2012-11-23 16:12:18 GMT
    Two year old Mikayla Brosseau shines. And not just because of those big blue eyes and cute smile -- there's also a little baby bling. "She's wearing a wool flower clip and a chunky necklace," said Teresa
    Teresa Brosseau makes kids headbands, barrettes and chunky necklaces.

  • Friday, November 16 2012 10:57 AM EST2012-11-16 15:57:47 GMT
    It's her corporate office/sewing room -- not to mention, her bedroom. This is where 21-year old Jenna Lindemann creates handmade purses for her Shelburne company, Lindemann's. "When I make them I think
    Twenty-one year old Jenna Lindemann creates handmade purses for her Shelburne company, Lindemann's.

  • Friday, November 9 2012 11:06 AM EST2012-11-09 16:06:45 GMT
    They are all around us.  But as you drive by, you might not realize how much work goes in to helping guide us where we need to go.At Design Signs in Essex, a trio of employees use hands-on techniques to
    At Design Signs in Essex, a trio of employees use hands-on techniques to create signs that stand out and last.

  • Tuesday, November 6 2012 10:52 AM EST2012-11-06 15:52:24 GMT
    With any great performance, the musician tends to steal the show. But there's something that shouldn't be overlooked -- the bow. As Eben Bodach-Turner hand makes bows, his muse hangs over him. And although
    String instrument bows can get costly, but as any musician knows, quality often comes with a higher price tag -- especially if its Made in Vermont.

  • Friday, October 26 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-10-26 22:46:20 GMT
    There are many do's and don'ts when it comes to hanging art work. Don't put it in direct sunlight. Do make sure it's straight. And for a little extra oomph, do have it shine under lights. That's where
    From illuminating concert pianists to everyday desk lamps, functional lighting is all around us. And one Made in Vermont business has become a leader in the industry.

  • Tuesday, October 23 2012 11:03 AM EDT2012-10-23 15:03:50 GMT
    The peaceful sounds around Myk Martinez's home help put him in the right state of mind.For this Bristol artist, picking him his pencil and drawing is his form of meditation. The self-taught artist sells
    Art can be very therapeutic for people -- whether it's the artist or the person enjoying the piece. One artists Made in Vermont cartoons are both.

  • Friday, October 12 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-10-12 14:55:58 GMT
    Jake Garner has his customers in mind when he's in his Randolph workshop.Making a product that's strong, comfortable and easy to transport. "I definitely think positively about what I'm doing," Garner
    Jake Garner has his customers in mind when he's in his Randolph workshop.

  • Friday, October 5 2012 11:01 AM EDT2012-10-05 15:01:25 GMT
    The sounds of woodworking are like a song at Dorset Custom Furniture.The family business hums along, making custom pieces worth passing on.  But recently a new sound has emerged in the workshop."I just
    William Seeders Mosheim was raised around wood.  Two years ago he decided to branch out, going from functional to fun -- creating custom banjos in his spare time.

  • Friday, September 28 2012 11:32 AM EDT2012-09-28 15:32:06 GMT
    On a rainy day the activity outside this South Woodstock farm slows down. But inside the Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company it's a different story -- It's raining cheese. The mixed herd dairy farm is producing
    The Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company -- making old world style cheeses with a new Vermont twist.

  • Friday, September 21 2012 7:40 PM EDT2012-09-21 23:40:42 GMT
    When they're too small, they're out of style, or they're just not just working for you anymore --  It's time say goodbye. And when you're donating that favorite sweater that your husband accidentally shrunk,
    From recycling to re-using Vermonters aren't shy when it comes to going green. That's one new Burlington businesses model -- eco friendly clothing that is Made in Vermont.

  • Thursday, September 6 2012 7:51 PM EDT2012-09-06 23:51:30 GMT
    A stroll with Keith Mailhotte is more than just a walk.  You never know where exactly it's going to end. Mailhotte is always looking for the perfect spot. Not to stop and take in the sights, but to hide
    Keith Mailhotte hand carves egg shells, from chickens to emus, in his Morrisville workshop.

  • Friday, August 31 2012 11:09 AM EDT2012-08-31 15:09:18 GMT
    Like most 8-year olds, Wyatt Leombruno-Nicholas loves to plays sports and hang out with his older brother, Harrison. He also loves to dance. Besides his 'hip' moves he has another talent. Wyatt is a fashion
    Like most 8-year olds, Wyatt Leombruno-Nicholas loves to plays sports and hang out with his older brother, Harrison.

  • Friday, August 24 2012 4:28 PM EDT2012-08-24 20:28:04 GMT
    Above the glow of Nectars in Burlington the sounds of Club Metronome are pumping.It's where inhibitions fly to some of the best jams of the 90's on Friday nights.With the shuffle of a song the entire mood
    Above the glow of Nectars in Burlington the sounds of Club Metronome are pumping.

  • Friday, August 17 2012 11:29 AM EDT2012-08-17 15:29:18 GMT
    When Michael and Nicole Willard go into their Fairfax back yard you can hear the excitement. "We joke and say we truly are in the land of milk and honey so Vermont is ideal for conditions for honey bees,"
    Gina Bullard introduces to one local bee farmer who's turning his love of the hive into a Made in Vermont business.

  • Friday, August 10 2012 10:53 AM EDT2012-08-10 14:53:27 GMT
    "I was a dead head," Jim Rossiter said with a laugh. Rossiter became an entrepreneur in college to support his journey following the band the Grateful Dead. He sold his kaleidoscope or tie-dye candles
    Many people have odd jobs when they're in college and others start small businesses. Either way they usually don't stick. But for one man, not only did the business stick; it's burning stronger and cleaner than ever.

  • Friday, August 3 2012 11:03 AM EDT2012-08-03 15:03:24 GMT
    We've all heard of handmade, but what about Danmade? "I'm interested in quirky, bizarre things," Dan Siegel said. Meet Dan Siegel of Danmade Pottery. His unique, graphic designs ride the edge of where
    Made in Vermont clay creations with a quirky twist.

  • Friday, July 27 2012 10:52 AM EDT2012-07-27 14:52:05 GMT
    It can be hard to get into the food business. In Vermont there are 20 specialty food starts up a year, but half of those fail. A Rutland company hopes its unique spin on a common product will help it stay
    A Rutland company hopes its unique spin on a common product will help it stay afloat.

  • Friday, July 20 2012 8:34 PM EDT2012-07-21 00:34:00 GMT
    Adam Marsano loves to be surrounded by things with a story.  From his truck, to old barns and homes, he searches out the historic and then takes it with him.There's no wrecking ball here.  Marsano tears
    Adam Marsano loves to be surrounded by things with a story.  From his truck, to old barns and homes, he searches out the historic and then takes it with him.

  • Friday, July 13 2012 11:39 AM EDT2012-07-13 15:39:06 GMT
    With stunning views of Lake Champlain and 11 acres of grapes, there's no shortage of beauty and bounty at East Shore Vineyard in Grand Isle. There is also something missing from this off the beaten path
    In just four years the number of wineries in Vermont has grown from 10 to more than 30. One is looking at the glass as half full as they branch out into a new venture that's Made in Vermont.

  • Friday, July 6 2012 10:05 AM EDT2012-07-06 14:05:37 GMT
    There's something serene about being on the water, especially when your ride is as natural as the scenery. "They're prettier. Wood speaks to you. Wood is alive," said Phil Pike of Little Creek Canoes and
    There's no shortage of boats on Vermont's waters, but one man hopes his floating pieces of art stand out. How his love of the outdoors launched his Made in Vermont business.

  • Monday, July 2 2012 11:02 AM EDT2012-07-02 15:02:42 GMT
    Some people don't think twice when they see trash laying on the ground; others do something about it, like Anne Cummings. Only she doesn't see it as trash, to her it's treasure. This eco-artist, as she calls
    One Vermonter has a unique take on recycling. She takes people's trash and turns it into Made in Vermont artwork.

  • Monday, June 25 2012 8:16 PM EDT2012-06-26 00:16:35 GMT
    In the nostalgic game of baseball the swing of a bat can change the whole game, and that's exactly what one Vermont company hopes its bats will do. Only these aren't professional bats, they're promotional. "The
    There are all kinds of treats and souvenirs for sale at the ballpark. But there's one thing that's iconic-- the minibat. And some of them happen to be made in Vermont.

  • Monday, June 18 2012 10:31 AM EDT2012-06-18 14:31:25 GMT
    Things in the old days were built to last.  Just ask the owners of Vermont Common Crackers.  "It's a part of America. It's a part of our history and a part of Vermont history," said Eliot Orton. The eighth
    From the recipe, to the machines used to make the nostalgic crackers, not much has changed at Vermont Common Crackers since 1828.

  • Friday, June 8 2012 10:41 AM EDT2012-06-08 14:41:44 GMT
    Too many cooks in the kitchen is never a problem for this group. They work for Adventures in Granola, a Vermont company celebrating the abilities of young adults with disabilities -- so the more hands
    Granola is a breakfast staple for many of us.  It comes in many different flavors and textures.
    But there's a few new batches being produced by a special group of Vermonters

  • Tuesday, June 5 2012 10:01 AM EDT2012-06-05 14:01:47 GMT
    Many of us have memories of hula hooping as kids, but one woman is bringing back the trend. With the flip of a switch, the flash of a smile and the swing of a hoop, Carol Becker is in fitness hooping mode.
    Many of us have memories of hula hooping as kids, but one woman is bringing back the trend.

  • Friday, May 25 2012 10:29 AM EDT2012-05-25 14:29:10 GMT
    There are many different forms of pottery. One artisan is turning up the heat for her Made in Vermont products.The red hot glow of fire gets Irene Lederer LaCroix's creative wheels spinning. Her Essex
    There are many different forms of pottery. One artisan is turning up the heat for her Made in Vermont products.

  • Friday, May 18 2012 10:41 AM EDT2012-05-18 14:41:53 GMT
    Even though it's not summer just yet, it's never too soon to start eating ice cream. Just ask Ted Fink, a professional ice cream advocate and connoisseur.  "People eat ice cream for one reason -- it's
    It's the ultimate ice cream bowl.

  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:09 AM EDT2012-05-16 14:09:09 GMT
    Fishing is a past time for many. One man is customizing the industry with his Made in Vermont rods that he hopes will become a tradition themselves. Jim Becker has been fly fishing since he was a teen.
    Fishing is a past time for many. One man is customizing the industry with his Made in Vermont rods that he hopes will become a tradition themselves.

  • Friday, May 4 2012 10:31 AM EDT2012-05-04 14:31:19 GMT
    With Spring in full swing, the birds are back and one Vermonter hopes his Made in Vermont bird houses are where they flock to.Thom Bruso always has a pencil behind his ear.  He's been a contractor for
    With spring in full swing, the birds are back and one Vermonter hopes his Made in Vermont bird houses are where they flock to.

  • Friday, April 27 2012 10:59 AM EDT2012-04-27 14:59:14 GMT
    Nestled in Southern Vermont, historic Grafton Village has aged to perfection, just like the cheese that is still made here, a tradition since 1892. But Grafton Village Cheese almost failed, along with
    Nestled in Southern Vermont, historic Grafton Village has aged to perfection, just like the cheese that is still made here, a tradition since 1892.

  • Friday, April 20 2012 10:36 AM EDT2012-04-20 14:36:25 GMT
    Road construction is more synonymous with a headache rather than a sweet tooth, but one man is trying to get people to dig into his Road Crew Crunch.

  • Friday, April 13 2012 10:18 AM EDT2012-04-13 14:18:35 GMT
    At Newport Furniture Parts in the Kingdom, the old school values of woodworking mix with the new school way of making things more efficient.

  • Friday, April 6 2012 10:29 AM EDT2012-04-06 14:29:54 GMT
    The saying, 'mind your own beeswax,' has been around for years -- and so has beeswax. It's is a completely renewable product that one company shines the light on in their Made in Vermont products.

  • Friday, March 30 2012 6:54 PM EDT2012-03-30 22:54:44 GMT
    Before you discard leaves and debris from your yard, one Vermont business is hoping you'll think twice.

  • Friday, March 23 2012 10:14 AM EDT2012-03-23 14:14:40 GMT
    No matter how you say it -- caramel or carmel -- the soft gooey candy can be hard to beat.
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