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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin has ordered the Vermont flag to fly at half-staff to honor those killed in Dallas Thursday night. The Vermont flag will return to full-staff Monday at sunset. The governor and other state officials have offered their condolences and thoughts on the tragedy which took the lives of five police officers.
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims rose last week to an unusually high summer level. Claims tend to spike in June and fall back during the summer months. However, the number of Manufacturing claims doubled last week. For the week of July 2, 2016, there were 739 claims, up 110 from the previous week's total and 274 more than they were a year ago.
by John McClaughry Once again, following the horrific shooting in Orlando, the advocates of gun control are in full voice. Congressional Democrats have even conducted an unprecedented sit-in and shoutfest to stop the workings of the House of Representatives.
Vermont Business Magazine The 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG), in coordination with the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds," is extending their Hometown Hero Recognition Flight nomination. The extended deadline is Sunday, July 10, 2016, to nominate a deserving individual from Vermont for a chance to fly along in an
Vermont Business Magazine Below is the full statement by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) today on the Senate’s "fast-track" attempt to preempt state laws over GMO labeling. Vermont's law went into effect Friday, July 1: "It has been just two weeks since negotiators released what can only be called a farce of a proposal to require the labeling of genetically engineered foods.
Vermont Business Magazine Oak Hill Capital Partners announced today that it will acquire Oxford Networks, a leading fiber-optic bandwidth infrastructure services provider operating in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Oak Hill will acquire Oxford from its current private equity owners, Novacap and Bank Street Capital Partners.
by Mike Faher/The Commons At a gubernatorial debate in Brattleboro last week, Republican Phil Scott declared that the economy “should be the issue of this campaign.” He likely didn’t need to convince an estimated crowd of 170 jammed into Brattleboro American Legion Post 5.
by Timothy McQuiston Vermont Business Magazine Vermont State Colleges (VSC) Chancellor Jeb Spaulding confirmed today that Lyndon State College President Joe Bertolino has accepted the presidency of Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). The move will bring him closer to his family in New York and New Jersey.
Vermont Business Magazine Agrilab Technologies Inc, (AGT) the leader in compost heat-recovery technology, announced today the recent installation of a unique next-generation compost heat recovery system at Vern-Mont Farm in Vernon, Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Recent reports of spiny water fleas becoming snagged on fishing gear used on Lake Champlain have prompted officials to urge anglers a
Vermont Business Magazine Many Vermonters saw the dramatic photos in 2011 documenting the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene. The Neshobe River overflowed and swept through downtown Brandon with such force that the flood closed the state highway and damaged several businesses and other structures. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS) today announced that after a thorough national search its Board of Trustees has named Jeffrey Tieman as the organization's new president and CEO. Tieman, currently Chief of Staff of the Catholic Health Association in Washington, DC, will join the team in late August.