Update August, 20, 2024: “FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Vermont to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides from July 9-11, 2024” (https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240820/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-vermont). As businesses rebuild what was lost and purchase new items after the floods, we urge businesses to engage… Continue reading Small Business Flood Relief Resources and Action Steps
Category: Business
Information that is relevant to businesses primarily, whether as the consumer in a transaction, or for resource purposes.
Vermont Origins Guidance for Businesses
Vermont law specifies which products may be labeled and marketed with terms such as “locally grown” and “made in Vermont.” This law is important to protect the integrity and name recognition of the Vermont brand. If your business is intending to use the Vermont name when labeling or branding products, be sure to check out… Continue reading Vermont Origins Guidance for Businesses
Small Business Flood Relief Resources and Action Steps
On behalf of the entire Vermont Attorney General’s Office, our thoughts are with those affected by this summer’s flooding. As businesses rebuild what was lost and purchase new items after the floods, we urge businesses with concerns to reach out to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) for help. Vermont businesses are covered by… Continue reading Small Business Flood Relief Resources and Action Steps
Vermont Flood Recovery: Beware of Scams and Price Gouging
nfortunately, scammers take advantage of people’s heightened emotional state following disasters, and the Vermont Consumer Assistance Program wants you to be aware of targeted disaster relief scams to avoid while our communities recover from the flooding.
Vermont Business Imposter Email Scams Are on the Rise
Scammers are impersonating employees or familiar business representatives’ emails and contacting company bookkeepers and office administrators asking them to change bank account information, direct deposit information, or asking them to write checks. By impersonating an employee’s email address or creating a fake personal email for the employee, scammers can steal money from businesses and steal paychecks from employees. Vermont businesses and non-profits should always verify email addresses and speak directly with an employee or business representative in person or via phone when sending money or changing payment information.