With new businesses opening, South Burlington poised for exciting new chapter [Video]

For decades, South Burlington has dreamed of creating a vibrant downtown hub that would bring people together and foster economic growth. Now, with new projects underway and businesses opening, that vision is beginning to take shape.”We’re just really excited that we’re part of this community,” said Tom King, the franchise owner of Jersey Mike’s in South Burlington.Jersey Mike’s recently celebrated the grand opening of its second-ever location in Vermont, marking a significant milestone in the city’s evolving downtown scene. This new restaurant, alongside others like Bliss Bee on Market Street, signals a shift toward a livelier city scene.Ilona Blanchard, South Burlington’s Community Development Director, shared her excitement about the ongoing transformation.“We’ve been working toward a new downtown since the 1970s,” Blanchard said. The city’s leaders and community members have long been dedicated to making this dream a reality, and they are now seeing that vision come to life.Blanchard emphasized the …