At SHOP BETA we prioritize shopping local, supporting local and collaborating local. We love our little state and are in constant awe of the creative magic that is crafted by our neighbors right here in Vermont. If you yourself are a local creator of cool sh*t and want to discuss a potential future collaboration please submit a form here!
Born and raised in Burlington, Vermont, J Skis is a rider-founded ski company built on passion, creativity, and making skiing more fun for everyone. Led by founder Jason “J” Levinthal - a legendary skier and designer who helped shape twin-tip ski culture - the brand crafts premium skis in small, limited-edition runs with bold artwork and unmatched character. Every pair reflects J’s commitment to quality and innovation, built just north of here with each ski hand signed and numbered by J himself. Beyond making skis, J’s Burlington ski shop, bar & lounge supports and fosters community, and collaboration with local brands and organizations, keeping true ski culture alive right here in Vermont.
AO Glass is a celebrated hand-blown glass studio in Burlington’s South End, crafting glassware, lighting components, and gifts. Founded in 2007 by Rich Arentzen and Tove Ohlander, AO Glass has grown into a cultural institution rooted in craft, place, and community. Every piece is made in-house, sustaining traditional glassblowing, creating skilled jobs, and playing an essential role in Burlington’s creative economy. Check out their custom BETA drink ware and ornaments on our site!
Beyond glass Tove Ohlander is also the founder of Tove Wear, a sustainable garment brand that delivered the BETA Utility Jacket and created the iconic Maker Skirt!
Carman Brook Farm is a maple sugaring farm based in Swanton, Vermont, specializing in small-batch maple syrup and a range of handcrafted maple products, including maple candy, maple cream cookies, and maple sugar. With a strong commitment to sustainable farming and responsible production practices, Carman Brook Farm focuses on crafting high-quality maple products while caring for and protecting the natural environment that makes it possible. Check out their BETA branded maple syrup on our site!
P.S. Carman Brook Farm is owned by a BETA Team Member’s family! <3
After retiring from teaching Technology Education, Jim Brown decided his laser engraver—and his creativity—weren’t ready to retire just yet. When maple sugaring took a back seat post-COVID (with a little help from time and age), Havin’ Fun Creations was born. Jim enjoys creating custom laser-engraved pieces, especially magnets and coasters, using beautiful hardwoods like maple, walnut, and cherry. He focuses on making what customers truly want, not just what might sell, and calls on family backup when larger orders roll in. After all, the sky’s the limit when you’re Havin’ FUN… well, maybe—but that’s part of the fun!
Shop magnets and coasters made by Jim on our site!
Queen City Footwear and Manufacturing began 30 years ago as a one-man operation on founder Matt Renna’s back porch in Burlington, Vermont. Today, Queen City operates as a fully fledged vertically integrated factory in Williston, Vermont, where Renna’s team of skilled craftspeople blend time-honored techniques with cutting-edge technology to create footwear, apparel, bags, and accessories under one roof. Every piece is meticulously developed in house and made in the USA utilizing premium and high grade materials, delivering precision, elegance, and lasting durability.
Check out their custom BETA leather goods on our site!
Based in Vergennes, Vermont, 802 Print has proudly served the community for over 30 years. Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, wide-format vinyl, vehicle graphics, signs, banners, and graphic design, they truly do it all. With a strong commitment to craftmanship and attention to detail, 802 Print is known for their high-quality, custom products.
Greg & team help us create all kinds of wearables and prints availble on our site!
Serving Greater Burlington and Vermont businesses and organizations since 1990, Paw Print & Mail is your local source for full service commercial printing, graphic design, direct mail marketing services, and promotional products.
Paw Print & Mail has collaborated with the BETA team on many projects, one of which being our yearly calendar available on our site now!
Eric Drzewianowski is the artist behind Dski Design, a small bindery and leather studio based in Brandon, Vermont, where he creates hand-bound journals and custom leather goods. From sailing logs and hiking journals to garden and whiskey books, his work blends traditional bookbinding techniques with modern tools. Using laser engraving, he adds detailed artwork directly onto the leather long-stitch books, then brings every piece back to his studio for hand dyeing and stitching. This mix of old-world craftsmanship and contemporary process allows him to create highly customized, functional pieces that are meant to be used and lived with—each one telling its own story.
