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Vermont Business Magazine A new initiative by Pella Windows & Doors of Vermont was rolled out in 2022, the “Pella + Purpose” program kicked off last year with the commitment to donate $150 to the AIAVT Hanne M. Williams Scholar Recognition Fund (aka the Scholars Fund) on behalf of every VT Architectural Design Professional who completed two Continuing Education sessions. Pella and AIAVT (American Institute of Architects- VT Chapter) announced that the Pella + Purpose campaign successfully raised $7500 in 2022! Fifty participants from twenty-five firms, from around the state, were able to complete the program to raise this $7500 donation.

Vermont Business Magazine Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) a leading broadband and business communications provider, today announced $22,500 in grant funding to innovative programs at five schools through the Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program. Consolidated Connects grants support school and district initiatives within the Company’s service area that advance creative student learning, develop 21st century skills, promote critical thinking and utilize innovative technologies. Since the program launched in 2020, the Consolidated has awarded $82,500 to schools in the Company’s service area.

Vermont Business Magazine On Wednesday, February 22, Ben & Jerry’s co-founders, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, gathered with Burlington residents, advocates, and leaders in support of Item 7, a Town Meeting Day ballot question that, if passed, will create an independent Community Control board to oversee local police, with both investigatory and disciplinary authority. Burlington residents will have the opportunity to vote on Item 7 on March 7, 2023.

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott, Secretaries Julie Moore and Joe Flynn, and community leaders today highlighted the importance of securing the $150 million dollars in federal match funding, proposed in the Governor’s fiscal year 2024 budget request, to support critical infrastructure projects for communities across the state. During the Agency of Transportation’s budgetary process, for instance, an analysis determined the Agency would need an additional $79 million from fiscal year 2024 through 2026 to make full use of eligible opportunities for the state to secure federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With this $79 million investment, the state could secure a minimum of $341.5 million in federal aid for eligible planned transportation infrastructure projects.

Vermont Business Magazine A new, exclusive, multi-year partnership announced today between Vail Resorts and T-Mobile will bring 5G to Mount Snow, Okemo Mountain, Stowe Ski Resorts and all the other US Vail Resort properties. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has been chosen by Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN), the country’s largest mountain resort operator, as its exclusive nationwide wireless partner in a multi-year deal to bring 5G innovation to the slopes. The companies will leverage the nation’s largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network to improve connectivity for resort employees and guests, explore 5G-powered solutions to enhance resort operations, and support sustainability goals. T-Mobile will expand and enhance its network at the resorts with additional coverage and capacity.

Vermont Business Magazine Maple Broadband has connected its first customers to high-speed, fiber optic internet and has launched service in its initial build area. Maple Broadband leadership, government officials, and new Maple Broadband customers held a press conference Wednesday at the Cornwall Town Hall to announce the milestone. Maple Broadband’s initial build area consists of 25.7 miles and 304 passings in the towns of Cornwall, Middlebury, and Salisbury. Nine customers were connected during its soft launch. 62 more people have already signed up for service and will be connected next.

Vermont Business Magazine Jay Bellissimo ’87, the Chief Operating Officer at Vonage, will deliver the Commencement address to the Saint Michael’s College Class of 2023 this spring, the College’s President Lorraine Sterritt has announced. Bellissimo, a 1987 graduate of Saint Michael’s, currently serves on the College’s Board of Trustees. He will receive an honorary degree during the Commencement ceremony on May 14. Bellissimo has spent most of his 30-year career in the technology industry. He is a respected thought leader in business strategy and transformation, has been responsible for multibillion-dollar initiatives and has lectured around the world on Artificial Intelligence, including presenting at MIT twice on the impact of AI in business, government, and society. 

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Since 2009, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has annually issued a “Conservation Order” to allow the reduction of the population of migrating greater and lesser snow geese as well as Ross’ geese. The numbers of these geese have grown so high that they are destroying habitat for themselves and other species. Eight states in the Atlantic Flyway (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Vermont) will hold a similar Spring Snow Goose Conservation Order (March 11 through April 23) in 2023.

Vermont Business Magazine Luminia has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire the assets, development resources and project pipeline of New Hampshire Solar Garden, including 15 MWs of community solar that the companies jointly closed in 2022. Luminia will now control and manage the developer’s community solar portfolio totaling over 218 MWs. New Hampshire Solar Garden actively serves Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.

Vermont Business Magazine Green Mountain Power (GMP) is calling for nominations for the GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental award, given each year to a person or organization making a big difference in protecting Vermont’s natural areas and wildlife. This is the 14^th year of the award, created to honor the conservation legacy of the late Meeri Zetterstrom, a Milton resident who had a pivotal role in saving the Osprey population in Vermont. Nominations for the 2023 GMP-Zetterstrom award are being accepted through March 31, 2023. The prestigious honor includes a $2,500 donation to the winner’s environmental cause. Individuals, non-profits, and businesses are eligible for the award.