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Robin Gorges was recently hired as Class Manager of Vermont Training Solutions, where public training courses, seminars, workshops, and in-house customized training is offered.
Gorges brings several years experience in the training field, including employment as Training Manager at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. Vermont Training Solutions is the licensed Dale Carnegie Training ® franchise serving Vermont, Western New Hampshire and Northeastern New York.
For more information, please call 800-639-1012, or visit
www.vermont.dalecarnegie.com.

Governor Announces Forums to Focus on Affordability and The Vermont Way Forward
Governor Jim Douglas has announced he will hold Town Meeting style forums in focusing on making Vermont more affordable and steps the Legislature should take this year to build a stronger, more innovative economy.
Governor Douglas said Vermonters care deeply about the Affordability Agenda proposals to reduce property taxes and make homeownership and higher education more affordableand about building a stronger, more innovative economy. Thats why he wants to provide opportunities for Vermonters to express their point of view on these issues, and urge the Legislature to take action, he said.

NEW SMALL BUSINESS AND MUNICIPAL CONSULTING FIRM
SWANTON - Brian Savage is pleased to announce the formation of a new small business and municipal consulting company.
North Valley Business Consulting, L.L.C., offers a full range of services to the small business community in the Franklin and Grand Isle County Areas, ranging from assistance in the development of business plans and financing packages to management studies and reviews.
In addition to small business, North Valley also offer services to town, village and city governments including but not limited to management consulting, personnel administration, grant writing, and grant administration.

Green Mountain Power Announces Quarterly Dividend

COLCHESTER, VT Directors of Green Mountain Power Corporation (NYSE:GMP) have announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share on the utility's Common Stock, payable March 26, 2007 to holders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2007. The indicated annual dividend rate is $1.12.

Green Mountain Power Corporation (www.greenmountainpower.biz) is a Vermont-based energy services company serving 90,000 electric customers.

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VPT Wins National Awards for Production and Outreach
The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) honored Vermont Public Television with two awards at their annual conference in Norfolk, Va., last month.
VPTs 2006 special Grace Potter and The Nocturnals: Bringin It Home Live won an award in for program production. VPT captured the sold-out concert for television viewers in the fall of 2005 when the Vermont-based group performed in S. Burlington after a national tour. It was VPTs first local high definition production. Producer was Chris McClure. Mike Dunn directed and edited the program. Production funding was provided by the USDA Rural Development.

Amvic Building System Inc of Toronto, Canada is pleased to announce the North American Distributor of the Year.
Vermont ICF was selected from among 180 distributors for their leadership and achievements in distribution, promotion, customer service and sustainable construction of the Amvic Building System.
Joel Baker, President and Jesse Wing, VP of Marketing were present at the ceremony to receive the award.
Vermont Insulated Concrete Forms is the regional distributor of the Amvic Building System and ICF construction supplies. Since 1999 VTICF and President Joel Baker have been leading the transition from traditional building methods to more sustainable, efficient and durable construction.
For more information about the Amvic Building System and Vermont ICF contact us www.amvicsystem www.vticf.com 1-866-vtforms

BURLINGTON, Vt.--Champlain College's Bring-Your-Own-Business program (BYOBiz) is launching a new speaker series focused on entrepreneurship.
The talks are free and open to the public and will cover a wide range of business topics of interest to future and current entrepreneurs.
"The BYOBiz Speaker Series&And Entrepreneurship for All" kicks off in March with two offerings.
On Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m., several area retailers will discuss "Retailing in the Millennium--Challenges and Opportunities."
Representatives from Earl's Cyclery and Fitness, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Small Dog Electronics, Steeze and The Body Shop will take part in the discussion.
Offered in Champlain College's Alumni Auditorium at 375 Maple Street, Burlington.
On Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m., Bob Verrico of Giant Step Strategies will discuss "Using the Latest Technology to Place a Value on Your Customer."

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VT's Everything Equine Continues to Grow
Experts & More Entertainment Highlight "Versatile Horse"
Exhibitor & Vendor Space Available for Two-Day Show
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. -- One of the largest equine educational events in New England continues to grow as plans are finalized for the 2007 Everything Equine show on April 28-29 at Champlain Valley Exposition (CVE).

Business Interiors announced this week that Suzanne Ludlow has joined the firm as Director of Business Development. Suzanne's responsibilities will extend to all markets within Business Interiors' Northern New England footprint.
Suzanne is a contract furniture industry veteran, having most recently served as Market Manager for Details, a Steelcase Inc. subsidiary, in the Southwestern U.S.
Suzanne has extensive experience creating successful, long-term customer relationships based upon her abilities to understand their unique workplace requirements. In her new position, Suzanne will contribute strong strategic, creative, and consultative-selling skills.

MONTPELIER, Vt. - The Vermont Department of Economic Development has promoted one of its own to lead the program responsible for recruiting businesses to come to Vermont.
Brennan Duffy has been named to the position of Director of Recruitment for the Vermont Department of Economic Development, according to Commissioner Mike Quinn.
"Brennan has been a great addition to our team, and will continue his leadership in the recruitment post," Quinn said.
"By attracting and assisting out-of-state companies to expand in or relocate to Vermont he will to help grow the state's economic base and create jobs for our citizens."
"Having grown up in Vermont, I am very excited about working in this new capacity," Duffy said.
"I'm looking forward to working with the state's many partners in our efforts to attract quality businesses to the Green Mountains."