Bolton Valley Resort

9 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 7 to obtain a new hot tub for the spring and early summer, no matter how far in advance they tried. She notes, “When you can’t access what you need as a business to grow and improve, it can feel very frustrating.” But supply chain and development difficulties aren’t going to stop DesLauriers from pursuing her goals. Just like her father wasn’t dissuaded from his. “Developing on the Green Mountains is a surmountable challenge. Vermont is in a housing crisis, and we want to be part of the solution for our community. We’re exploring options right now,” shares DesLauriers. “We have a lot of on-mountain improvements we’re interested in, such as expanding our mountain bike operation and looking at our ski operation.” Pellegrini adds that for him, just being outside in a scenic mountain environment is key. “There’s a lot of beautiful spots in Vermont, but with Bolton Valley Resort it’s different. To be driving just off the highway one minute and then the next you’re suddenly in a remote alpine destination. That’s unique.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Community National Bank www.communitynationalbank.com Community National Bank has been serving Vermont communities since 1851. Community National Bank’s main office is in Derby, Vermont. Other offices are located in Barre, Barton, Derby Line, Enosburg Falls, Island Pond, Lyndonville, Montpelier, Morrisville, Newport, St. Johsbury and Troy. Loan Production offices are located in Burlington, Vermont and Lebanon, NH.