MEDIA ADVISORY: Ahead of Small Business Saturday, Welch to Tour Local Businesses in Burlington, Brattleboro

Nov 20, 2025
BURLINGTON and BRATTLEBORO, VT — U.S.Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee,will travel to Burlington and Brattleboro next week ahead ofSmall Business Saturdayand the holiday season to meet with small business owners and discuss the importance of shopping small.
“Vermont’s small businesses power our Main Streets—they’re a source of great pride for the state, employing thousands and supporting our local economy. This holiday season, I encourage Vermonters to shop small and support local businesses and workers,”said Sen. Welch.
Vermont boasts nearly82,000small businesses, which represent99%of all businesses in the state. Small businesses employ more than62%of Vermont’s overall workforce—higher than the national average.
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Monday, November 24th, 2025: Burlington
Meeting Location:AC Hotel (130 Bank St, Burlington, VT 05401);followed by stops atOutdoor Gear Exchange (37 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401) and Phoenix Books (89 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401)Meeting Time: 9:45 AM ET
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025: Brattleboro
Meeting Location:Brattleboro Food Co-op (2 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301);followed by stops atBurrow’s Sports (105 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301) and The Hatch Space (22 High Street, 3rdFloor, Brattleboro, VT 05301)
Meeting Time:10:00 AM ET
RSVP:Media are asked to RSVP to Aaron White; 202-960-0677
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