Lyndonville's Resurging Economy

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Created on Friday, 01 November 2013 15:15

Written by Courtland Hanley

LYNDONVILLE - Downtown Lyndonville is seeing an increase in business. All retail stores are currently occupied, and according to the Lyndon Chamber of Commerce, that's something that hasn't happened in years.

Following The Recession between 2007-2009, people became less reluctant to take a chance on opening a business. As a result, business in general plummetted. Fortunately, business is booming again as many new businesses occupy the streets of Lyndonville. Just recently, Lyndonville has seen a half-dozen new businesses arrive on the scene.

One of the recent arrivals is a shop called Pippins. Store owner Liza Leonoard said "It has always been her dream to own her own shop." Leonard also said that she chose to open her shop in Lyndon because of the growing economy, and because of the Burke Mountain Expansion. Leonard describes her shop as an electric shop with "a lot of whimsical things" including "a lot of repurposed items, a lot of hand painted furniture, home decor items... there is something here for everybody."

Next to Pippins is the Rusty Bucket, another new business. The Rusty Bucket is a gift store, which also features home decor. Other new businesses include a new bakery expanding off of The Grindstone Cafe, as well as the Pure Envy Salon, and Children's Integrated Services. The latest addition to Lyndonville has yet to be named, but a shop selling locally made products is moving in across from the Cobleigh Library.

Lyndon Chamber of Commerce Secretary Cheryl McMahon is very excited to see so many businesses setting up shop. "People are more willing to take a chance on opening a new business again, which is a good sign for the economy," McMahon said.

Pippins is currently open with limited hours, but is scheduled for a grand opening on November 9th.