Current News

BURLINGTON, VT, April 16, 2007- Tom Hengelsberg, AIA, LEED AP of Charlotte and an associate with Truex Cullins & Partners Architects was recently elected as Secretary of the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN).
The Vermont Green Building Network is a non-profit organization "dedicated to increasing Vermont's participation in green building and to promoting the environmental, financial, community, and health benefits of green design, construction, and building operation practices," and is the Vermont Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The USGBC administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, a nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

BURLINGTON, Vt.--Champlain College President David F. Finney and Lynne Ballard, dean of Champlain's Online and Continuing Education Division, announced today that A. Wayne Roberts will join the College as a senior project consultant.
The recently retired president of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Roberts will work directly with the Workforce Development Center at Champlain College to provide financial and marketing consulting as the center launches new adult learning opportunities for the Vermont business community and beyond. Additionally, Roberts will assist in developing new strategic alliances for the College, also targeted to working professionals and their employers.

Thursday, April 12, 2007
Governor Urges Senate to Restore Funding for Mentoring
Initiative
House Cuts Funding for ‘Vermont Mentors!’
Program

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Jim Douglas today said the decision of the
House to cut funding for a mentoring partnership “makes no sense” and said he
would urge the Senate to restore the funding.

Governor Douglas said the contributions of dedicated mentors make a
difference in communities by volunteering time to help meet the needs of
underserved children. “Across our
state, many Vermonters have responded to the call of community service by
choosing to mentor a child,” the Governor said. “By offering their friendship, guidance,
and encouragement, mentors put hope in children's hearts, and help ensure
opportunities for the future.”

The controlling majority of the House chose to cut

CenterPoint Business Advisors of Littleton, NH is pleased to announce the transfer of Hillside Motorsports.
The business has been owned and operated by Alex, Mary Lou, and Jeremy DeFelice for over 12 years.
Hillside Motorsports is a powersports dealership in White River Junction, VT that sells and services a complete line of Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Arctic Cat products as well as full lines of parts & accessories.
Bruce Lyskawa, a veteran of the powersports industry and owner of Lebanon Motor Toys in Lebanon, New Hampshire has purchased the business.

Michael Smith Announces Vermont's March Revenue figures
Michael Smith announces Vermont's March revenue figures. Michael K. Smith, Secretary of Administration released General Fund revenue results for March, the ninth month of the 2007 fiscal year.
General Fund revenues totaled $81.48 million in March 2007, coming in six percent above the expected $76.87 million consensus revenue expected for the month. The third quarter of the fiscal year 2007 finished above the consensus revenue target that was set at the January Emergency Board meeting.
The cumulative General Fund revenue at the end of the third quarter was $797.96 million. This is 0.9 percent above the General Fund cumulative revenue forecast.

Vermont Technical College Spring Open House Is April 19
RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt- Vermont Technical College's academic programs will be showcased at a spring open house on the main Randolph Center campus on April 19.
Visitors will get the chance to learn more about the college's hands-on approach to learning at the open house from 3-6 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. All prospective students attending the open house may enter a drawing to be held that day to win a new laptop computer.
Registration and an opening reception are scheduled from 3-3:30 p.m. in Judd Gym. From 3:30-5:30 p.m. prospective students may meet with program faculty, attend informational sessions on topics such as financial aid, and enjoy campus tours. The open house concludes with a free dinner in Morey Dining Hall at 5:30 p.m.

For immediate release: April 9, 2007
Treasurer Announces New Economically Targeted Investment Program
Montpelier – Vermont State Treasurer Jeb Spaulding announced today that his office will soon be soliciting investment proposals for a new pension fund program intended to support economic and community development in Vermont. This initiative stems from a policy on economically targeted investments adopted by the Vermont Pension Investment Committee, which oversees more than $3 billion in retirement funds for Vermont teachers, state employees, and municipal employees.
“Our pension fund trustees work hard to protect the workers and retirees who depend on our retirement funds and this initiative will not reduce our obligation in that regard. However, to the extent that we can support economic and community development in Vermont without sacrificing performance, it makes sense to do so,” Spaulding explained.

PEAK RESORTS CLOSES ON PURCHASE OF MOUNT SNOW AND ATTITASH RESORTS

ST. LOUIS, MO- (April 5, 2007) - Peak Resorts announced today the completion of the purchase of Mount Snow and Attitash resorts from American Skiing Company. The sale agreement, originally announced on February 16, includes all properties and assets of Mount Snow and Attitash resorts, for a purchase price of $73.5 million. In addition, Peak Resorts assumed approximately $2 million in debt and other liabilities related to the resorts.

"We are very excited to welcome these two fine resorts to the Peak group," said Tim Boyd, President of Peak Resorts. "Both resorts have talented management teams and a proud tradition; we look forward to working with the resorts and local partners to build a strong future for both areas."

Woodbury College Announces New Trustees and New Additions to Administration
Montpelier, Vt. - Woodbury College President Larry Mandell announced today several important changes at the college. "We are very fortunate to have four outstanding new additions to Woodbury's team: two new Trustees, a new Director of Development, and a new Controller. The college is embarking on a very ambitious expansion to national delivery of degrees, and these additions will be key to this next stage in our evolution."

Northern Benefits - Burlington Vermont
Northern Benefits has added the services of Duncan A. Winton-CLTC, to assist individuals in preparing for Medicare Benefits. This new service includes Medicare Supplement programs, prescription drug plans and eligibility requirements for Medicare.
Please contact Duncan thru Northern Benefits to assist you with preparing for your Medicare benefits. Duncan is on the Chittenden County Alzheimer's Committee, member of Burlington Rotary and an Ambassador for the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce.
His focus in on assisting "Baby Boomers" as they approach retirement and seniors currently retired.

Merriam, formerly of Northern Power Systems will be responsible for the operations of this Vermont-based solar energy integrator.
A 15-year veteran of Northern Power Systems (a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems), Mr. Merriam most recently held the position of Vice President of Project Management for Distributed Energy out of the Vermont based operation.
During his tenure at Northern, Merriam spearheaded the expansion of the company into its new 110,000 SQFT facility and was responsible for fulfillment of all of Northern's remote power, grid connected, and combined heat and power systems.
"We are pleased that Jim has joined us. His experience and operational expertise round out our management team here at groSolar," says Jeff Wolfe, CEO.
Jim received his BS in Electrical Engineering and computer design from the University of Vermont in 1987 and is completing his MBA with Drexel University.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Supports Vermont Lactation Consultants Association
Berlin, VT - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) announced today that it will award several scholarships to a conference this month so that medical professionals may learn more about breastfeeding from nationally known experts.
The state's largest health insurer provides scholarships each year for nurses, doctors, and other professionals to attend an annual conference sponsored by the Vermont Lactation Consultants Association (VLCA).
This year's conference takes place April 12 and 13 at the Windham Hotel in Burlington. The conference is an opportunity for professionals who provide support and assistance to breastfeeding mothers.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont recognizes the many benefits of breastfeeding to our members by offering these scholarships.