Merritt & Merritt

07/16/2025

Excited for a trip to Burlington, VT or Portsmouth, NH? If you're in either town, don't miss out on a visit to Friendly Toast. They've got locations in both places, perfect for a delightful breakfast or lunch. Personally, I can't get enough of their churro bites - a delicious and refreshing summer indulgence! Congrats to our client for their continued success and numerous locations.

07/08/2025

Danforth Pewter, a longstanding presence in the industry, recently reached a significant milestone of over 50 years in business, as highlighted by Vermont Business Magazine and Addison County Economic Development Corporation. Their enduring legacy of artistry and continuous success is truly commendable.

For more than two decades, Merritt & Merritt has stood as a trusted legal partner, providing invaluable support to Danforth Pewter in meeting their legal requirements.

To honor this remarkable achievement, consider visiting their shops and owning a piece of history. Danforth Pewter is marking this occasion with a series of monthly giveaways scheduled throughout 2025. Don't miss the chance to participate and potentially be a winner - enter at http://danforthpewter.com/contest. Let's all join in congratulating Danforth Pewter on this significant accomplishment! 🎉

07/08/2025

Congratulations to Will Jeffries for his work on the Accelerator Roadmap! This project is truly remarkable and will greatly benefit Vermont's entrepreneurs. Will has been appointed by Vermont Venture Network, which was established in 1991 by Ken Merritt, to fulfill the role of Vermont Entrepreneurship Coordinator within the Vermont Entrepreneurship Initiative.

This initiative leverages the extensive networking efforts of the Vermont Venture Network over the years and is a collaborative effort between Will and Michael Metz. Michael has contributed valuable strategic guidance and philanthropic backing to this endeavor.

A free roadmap of regional business accelerator programs help your venture scale from idea to prototype to successful company

07/07/2025

Celebrating Bia Diagnostics for their recent feature in The Vermont Business Magazine! Their dedication to providing jobs and regulatory services in Vermont and beyond is commendable. Follow their inspiring journey here: https://vermontbiz.com/news/2025/july/06/bia-diagnostics-finding-space-innovation?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=enews%20%7C%20%E2%80%8BFinding%20space%20for%20innovation%3B%20Shelburne%20veterans%20%20memorial%20defaced%3B%20Mamava%20expands&utm_campaign=Sunday%20Enews%207%2F6%2F2025&vgo_ee=OiggCGyqpGGHVEU6noawvbBpRq8hWtS5RS6%2F6GouSP8DKoZvGWEtZMuph98%3D%3AmdDZ1p1aG%2BjfTv%2B40y3%2FBd0PWCH9OY9e

Submitted by tim on Sun, 07/06/2025 - 16:59 Related Company Bia Diagnostics Laboratories (From left) Jeffrey Laning, Robin Grace, Thom Grace, Hannah Grace, and Luke Emerson. Joshua Grove Defibaugh photo. Bia Diagnostics is advancing global food and cannabis testing while creating jobs for Vermonter...

06/24/2025

🌟 We’re proud to support Vermont’s community builders! 🌟

At Merritt & Merritt, we know that real change starts at the local level — with passionate individuals stepping up to lead. That’s why we’re excited to support the 2025 Vermont Community Leadership Summit happening August 11 at Vermont State University - Randolph!

This year's theme, "Communities in Action," is all about finding new ways to collaborate, solve problems, and build strong, resilient communities — even when times are tough.

🔹 Workshops, panels, and networking
🔹 Four participation pathways, including Community Leadership Skills, Arts & Culture, From Idea to Action, and Navigating Change
🔹 Accessible pricing (starting at $25, with no-cost options available)

If you care about Vermont’s future, this event is for you.

👉 Register today: vtrural.org/summit
📧 Financial assistance or questions: [email protected]

Let’s come together to lead, connect, and build. Hope to see you there!

06/23/2025

Attended the insightful Annual Meeting of Spark-VT, a program by UVM Innovations fostering the commercialization of UVM research. The audience engaged with final and progress reports from past recipients and witnessed five new pitches, including one by NeuroCool, LLC, a Merritt & Merritt client led by Adam Sprouse-Blum, M.D. Learn more about SparkVT's impactful initiatives: https://www.uvm.edu/uvminnovations/spark-vt

06/23/2025

On Friday, Ken visited the Black River Innovation Campus and joined the Capstone Event for the Actuator Spring 2025 Cohort. The campus is truly beautiful, and the presentations by the Cohort members were nothing short of impressive. It was inspiring to witness such innovative and progressive entrepreneurs showcasing their work.
https://www.bricvt.org/actuator/

06/17/2025

Today at the UVM Rise Summit, we embrace the new and positive direction the University is charting. Welcoming Dr. Marlene Tromp as the new UVM President Designate brings a fresh perspective and guidance for the future. Dr. Mark Becker's keynote address instilled hope and inspiration, emphasizing the significance of sustaining UVM as a public research university. Learn more: https://www.uvm.edu/ruralpartnerships/rise-summit

05/19/2025

Join us at MedTech Collaborative's upcoming event on May 22nd at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon. MedTech experts will delve into the crucial topic of harnessing software as a medical device. Secure your spot and register for this insightful discussion here: https://lnkd.in/g_Jv4Pvs

05/12/2025

Join us tomorrow at Hula for a MedTech Collaborative panel featuring startup experts, including our own Andrew Grosvenor, Esq. They will discuss navigating the complexities of startup valuations. For those venturing into the MedTech business world, this event is a must. See you there!

12/09/2024

Our longtime friend and client of Merritt & Merritt, Paul Ralston, was in Seven Days recently. He has done a lot of successful entrepreneurial adventures over the years, but his latest is the one that should be celebrated the most. He is helping Vermont residents, particularly those homebound and in need of a healthy diet. You can read all about it here: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/entrepreneur-paul-ralston-is-investing-in-local-food-access-42351497 We want to take note of the good things that are happening in VT, Thank you Paul and your team!

12/04/2024

Yesterday morning, Ken Merritt had the good fortune of stopping by the Shelburne Wine and Coffee shop to attend Naturally New England's event. Ben Cohen was there to speak about the history of Ben & Jerry's and his newest priorities and initiatives. He brought such inspiration to those in attendance with his wit and straight forward candor. Great way to start the day! If you missed out - here are details about upcoming events you can attend: https://www.naturallyne.org/events