This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. May 10th marked National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. We want to thank Vermont’s early educators for all that they do for Vermont’s children and families by honoring… Continue reading Vermonters of the Month: Early Educators
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Vermont’s Businesses Are Protected Under Vermont’s Consumer Laws
Businesses can be consumers too! Vermont is unique in that our Consumer Protection Act defines “consumer” to include businesses that are the consumer in a transaction, such as when purchasing goods or services that are not for resale (9 V.S.A. § 2451a(a)). If your business needs help, contact our Small Business Advocate by emailing AGO.SmallBusiness@vermont.gov… Continue reading Vermont’s Businesses Are Protected Under Vermont’s Consumer Laws
Vermonter of the Month: Julia Birnn Fields
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Julia Birnn Fields, 4th-generation owner of Birnn Chocolates of Vermont and our April Vermonter of the Month, didn’t always know she would take over the family business. She… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Julia Birnn Fields
5 Wedding Scams to Avoid
Don’t let your dream day turn into a nightmare! As wedding season gets closer, we are here to warn you about five wedding-related scams that target both people planning weddings and businesses providing services: #1 Fake photographer: Scammers offer what appear to be professional photography services through websites with stolen or stock images. They ask… Continue reading 5 Wedding Scams to Avoid
Vermonter of the Month: Monique Priestley
This is a monthly series in which the Attorney General will feature a Vermonter doing exemplary work in their community. Have someone you think should be featured? Email AGO.CAP@vermont.gov. Driven by her “love for community in every sense of the word,” our March Vermonter of the Month, Monique Priestley, founded The Space On Main in 2017 as… Continue reading Vermonter of the Month: Monique Priestley