Vermont’s Top Brands Give Back | Montpelier News

Warm socks, big donations, and new leadership are heating up Vermont’s business scene this season. Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel, Darn Tough Vermont, and Smartwool team up again to give over $21K in socks and cash to those in need as winter looms. Meanwhile, Grand Madam Rebecca Pelkey of the Fraternal Order of Eagles donates $217K to Brattleboro Retreat—personal mission fueled by her own recovery. Burton Snowboards taps Denny Bruce, a seasoned exec from Vans and Dickies, as CEO ahead of its 50th anniversary. Farrell Distributing expands its Vermont beverage lineup with Mad River Distillers and Vermont Cider Lab, plus donates $5K to Folds of Honor for military families. And Gifford Health Care welcomes orthopedic specialist David Turro Jr., bringing nearly a decade of rural and hospital experience back home to Vermont. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/28f4e7072b68dbdb