It is time for our 2nd Annual August Kickback. We hope that you are able to join us for our family friendly event at Oakledge Park, Burlington! This month, we’re focusing on BIPOC Business Owners! BIPOC markets are estimated at about $3.9 trillion in buying power. To put that in context, that’s more than the […]

Pronouns: He/Him Current Town: Winooski, VT Years in VT: 2 Industry: Hospitality  Business Name: Barbara Jean’s Southern Kitchen by Proper and Á Table Private Chef Services.  Business email and/or website:  tasteofproperllc@gmail.com Tell us a bit about your background. Before arriving in Vermont, I worked as a culinary instructor for the department of labor. The program […]

This month, we’re focusing on BIPOC Mental Health! July was first declared as National BIPOC Health History Month in 2008 to acknowledge and explore issues concerning mental health, substance use disorders and BIPOC communities to destigmatize mental illness and enhance public awareness of mental illness among affected BIPOC groups. Studies show that racial and sexual minority […]