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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Public Radio has received a $118,000 gift to support live performances on VPR Classical. The gift was made in memory of long-time VPR listeners and supporters Ray and Patricia Harwick by Ray’s daughter, Joslyn G Ewart of King of Prussia, PA; and Ray’s son and daughter-in-law, Nevon and Heather Harwick, of Albuquerque, NM. The Harwicks were long-time residents of Vermont and Wake Robin in Shelburne.

Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General TJ Donovan announced that his office has facilitated the settlement of a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of Migrant Justice against the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The case involved allegations that DMV provided information from driver’s privilege card applications to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) based upon stereotypes related to national origin and immigration status. The settlement announced today enhances access to driver’s privilege cards and limits ICE’s access to information obtained by DMV. The settlement will help all Vermont residents gain access to driver’s privilege cards.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development today announced the launch of the Regional Marketing and Recruitment Grant Program. As passed by the Legislature in Act 80, the $80,000 in grant funding will support the efforts and activities of regional organizations to attract more visitors, potential residents and businesses to Vermont, helping to enhance and extend existing state marketing and recruitment initiatives.

“Combatting Vermont’s demographic crisis is going to take the work of many, bringing new ideas and fresh perspectives from every corner of the state,” said Governor Phil Scott. “These regional grants will foster strong partnerships between local groups and connect them to broader efforts to bring more people and businesses to our state.”

by Suresh V Garimella, President, University of Vermont Against the back wall of my UVM office sits an antique wooden desk. Its surface is bare of books and paper because it serves no mere utilitarian purpose. As the desk that once belonged to Vermont Senator Justin Morrill, author of the Morrill Act of 1862 establishing the country’s first land grant universities, it’s an inspirational symbol for me—a daily reminder of UVM’s status as one of the nation’s first land grants and of the solemn responsibilities that come with that designation.

Vermont Business Magazine Gordini, the leading snow sports hand-wear and accessories company founded in 1956, debuted a brand campaign featuring a new logo, website, creative campaign, and product line. Gordini’s updated look and feel offers a refreshed take on their heritage styling. As an independently-owned and operated local business based in Essex Junction, Vermont, the new logo represents Gordini’s alpine origins. Gordini partnered with California-based Libre Design Studio on the brand evolution.

Vermont Business Magazine ReSOURCE, a Nonprofit Community Enterprise, is pleased to announce the completion of its Realizing ReSOURCE Capital Campaign and the purchase of its central facility in Williston’s Taft Corners. The 52,000 square foot building at 329 Harvest Lane has been residence to the nonprofit’s administration, training, and retail operation since 2017, housing a reuse store, administrative offices, workforce development programs and appliance repair and computer departments in 37,000 square feet. Two businesses lease 15,000 square feet of the building.

Vermont Business Magazine At the 4th Annual Southern Vermont Economy Summit on May 28th, a new group of Emerging Leaders of Southern Vermont will be recognized. But we need your help! Your nominations help support and honor young professionals. The purpose of the Emerging Leaders nomination is to highlight and honor young professionals in their roles as leaders and change makers in the Southern Vermont economy. Nominees will be notified and asked to supply the selection committee with more detailed information about themselves. Honorees will be chosen by the Southern Vermont Young Professionals and the Shires Young Professionals selection committee who co-sponsor the Emerging Leaders Event.

Vermont Business Magazine Today at the Vermont State House, 30 Vermont organizations presented a policy plan for climate action in 2020. The four legislative priorities include: Enacting a Global Warming Solutions Act that enables and requires state government to achieve climate emissions reductions, by holding the state accountable to developing and implementing a plan that will meet our commitment to the Paris Climate Accord by 2025 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050; Making a commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2030 to move our state infrastructure away from imported fossil fuels and strengthen our local economy; Modernizing Vermont’s energy efficiency utilities, enabling them to focus on reducing climate pollution through innovative new technologies while reducing the cost burden by helping low- and moderate-income Vermonters access cleaner, healthier, and more affordable heating and transportation solutions; and, Participating in a just, equitable implementation of the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI), a regional effort to reduce climate pollution by placing a cap on emissions from fossil fuel companies and using revenue raised to help participating states invest in cleaner transportation options.

Vermont Business Magazine The employee-owners of PC Construction announced today that the company raised $52,682 for United Way of Northwest Vermont’s annual campaign. This year marked PC Construction’s 54th annual United Way campaign. In the 1966 inaugural year, the company donated a total of $213 to the organization. This year, the enthusiasm and energy of PC’s employee-owners surpassed prior giving and each of those contributions was doubled by a 100% corporate match.

Vermont Business Magazine Flex-A-Seal, an international manufacturer of mechanical seals headquartered in Vermont, has consolidated and moved its two Essex Junction facilities to one location in Williston, VT. The 66,000-square-foot building at 291 Hurricane Lane is now the central location for 140 Vermont employees and houses all aspects of operation.