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Windham County Businesses Windham County Businesses
Jason E. Breen, Fine & Custom Rachel Bell Music

Woodworking Rachel Louise Bell

Jason Breen Brattleboro

Brattleboro http://www.rachelbellmusic.com/
http://jasonebreen.com/ 8 Years in Business
22 Years in Business
“I am beyond grateful for the help that I received from the
“Over the past few months the E.M.B.R.A.C.E. grant. The pandemic really upended life

E.M.B.R.A.C.E. grant has allowed me for me as a touring musician, and it has taken months and
months of hard work to figure out how to transition my
to purchase new machinery and the business into digital form. This grant funding has been a real
appropriate safety equipment. In addition, shot in the arm during this challenging time, because it set me
up for success in spite of all these shifting circumstances. I was
I have been updating my website and able to purchase some sound gear that I desperately needed for

online store for sales of these offerings in a various online performances. I was also able to hire someone
to revamp my website so I have a stronger online presence.
covid-induced lack-of-craft-sale economy.” Perhaps the most exciting part of this is having some funding

to invest in a book of my tune compositions, which I’ve been meaning to make for years. This funding will enable
me to dedicate some serious time to the creation of this book during the cold winter months when it’s not possible to
play music outdoors anymore. Thank you so much for breathing new life into my business.”

Marybeth Kover (Easeful Journey) Moryl Meetings

Mary E. Kover Polli Jo Moryl

Brattleboro West Marlboro
https://www.easefuljourney.com/ 6 Years in Business
16 Years in Business
“I am a meeting and event project

manager working nationally
“I now have much more hope that my and internationally. I work with
business can still thrive in the current destinations, hotels and corporate

economic climate.” clients. I look forward to being able to

plan events and travel again. Thank

you for supporting micro businesses in

Vermont!”

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