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For Immediate Release
Contact: Bruce Seifer, Assistant Director for Economic Development, 865-7179
Does Your Organization Need More Innovative Thinkers?
Burlingtons Community and Economic Development Office is sponsoring a free workshop hosted by Forward Leap Consulting.
Five Ways to Unleash the Creative Potential Within Your Organization
When: Friday, November 9, 2007
7:30AM-9:30AM
Where: City Hall, conference room 12
Coffee and refreshments served
This interactive workshop will allow participants to discuss and generate solutions to innovative issues. A recent survey found 89% of responding employees felt that innovation was among their top five work priorities, 44% of those same respondents gave their organizations a low rating in how well the innovation process was understood.
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VtSBDC State Director, Lenae Quillen-Blume, announced that Steve Paddock has been selected as the 2007 State Star of Vermont Small Business Development Center.
I am pleased to make this announcement, and to recognize Steve for extraordinary contributions to businesses throughout Vermont. Steve Paddock, is the business advisor in Addison County and statewide Agricultural Program Director.
Steve Paddock was chosen by the VtSBDC for his exemplary performance which regularly reaches beyond normal counseling responsibilities. Steve has built a real presence with new and critical partners in the agriculture industry sector. He is a true business advocate and a professional, dedicated advisor to his clients. Steve is also recognized as a leader within his peer group, facilitating meetings and helping bring people together for effective results.
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Vermont Joins Emissions
Lawsuit Against Bush Administration
States Seek Authority
to Implement Auto Emission Standards
Montpelier, VT (11/8/07)
Vermont will join a California lawsuit that contends the EPA has unreasonably
stalled a decision that would force automakers to produce vehicles with cleaner
emissions, Governor Jim Douglas announced today.
The California lawsuit was
filed today in federal court in Washington to force the EPA to grant the state
a waiver under the Clean Air Act. That waiver is needed because Californias
standards are stricter than the federal regulations. California is still trying
to implement a 2002 state law that requires car makers to produce vehicles that
emit fewer greenhouse gas emissions by model year 2009.
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SOUTH ROYALTON, VT - In honor of Veterans Day, Vermont Law School will host a Veterans Health Care and Benefits forum on Nov. 9 to discuss how veterans can obtain benefits, the current status of state and federal benefits and health care programs, and the future of such programs. The forum will be held at 12:45 p.m. in the law school's Chase Community Center. The forum is being organized by the Vermont Law School Republicans.
The four panelists who will take part in the discussion are John Tracy, a representative for U.S. Senator Patrick J. Leahy; Richard Reed of the State Office of Veterans Affairs; Steve Willoughby of the Veterans Affairs Hospital in White River Junction and Leonard Doscinski, services officer for the Vermont chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend the event.
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Vermont's
war death toll highest in nation
Carsey Institute:
Rural Casualties Are Disproportionately High in Iraq, Afghanistan Wars
DURHAM, N.H. –When
the nation goes to war, all Americans are expected to make sacrifices. Today’s
rural Americans, however, are making the ultimate sacrifice in disproportionate
numbers, a fact sheet from the Carsey Institute at the University of New Hampshire
finds.
The fact sheet – “Rural
Americans Continue to Account for Disproportionate High Share of U.S. Casualties
in Iraq and Afghanistan” – is the Carsey Institute’s second
annual Veteran’s Day release of this data, drawn from U.S. Department
of Defense records.
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Vermont is The Healthiest
State in the Nation
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Press Release
Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation celebrated 25 years of service to its communities and businesses with an Annual Meeting Monday, November 5, 2007. The meeting was held at Elixir Restaurant and Lounge, located in The Freight House Building, White River Jct., Vermont, and was called to order at 5:58 pm by President Allen Malcolm.
Governor Jim Douglas was in attendance and spoke about the importance of Economic Development. He also thanked GMEDC, SBDC and the Town of Hartford for their dedicated service toward the important goal of Creating jobs to keep our youth interested in staying in Vermont and attracting others to the state.
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Colchester, VT- November 6, 2007 MyWebGrocer has announced the hiring of Helen Everett Earling to start up the companys new Midwest office in Minneapolis, MN.
Im very excited to add Helens considerable grocery industry experience to support our growing list of mid west customers, said MyWebLink Alec Newcomb. Helen has an amazing wealth of knowledge and experience, our Midwest clients couldnt have a better person looking over their accounts.
Earling will be responsible for all Midwest-based consumer packaged goods accounts including our new partnership with Kelloggs. Earling joins MyWebGrocer after an extensive career in marketing and sales. She has held several senior sales positions with News America Marketing, Insignia Systems and most recently, BoxTop Media. She has played key roles in developing territories, growing sales and managing top accounts including Kraft Foods, Inc. General Mills and Hormel Foods.
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Alice Christian, MPA, of Colchester has been named executive director of the Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center (CVAHEC), announces Patricia Donehower, MSN, RN, chair of the Board of Directors. She succeeds Fran Joseph, who ably led the organization for two years before resigning in August.
We feel very fortunate to have Alice taking the leadership role at CVAHEC and carrying on the mission of recruitment, retention and healthcare initiatives to meet the healthcare workforce needs for Vermonters. Alice will lead an experienced team in the St. Albans office and adds her wonderful skill, passion and commitment to our workforce.
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REGISTER ONLINE NOW AT www.exterusfurniture.com or www.exterusbusiness.com
Exterus Technology for Business and Exterus Business Furniture will be hosting the 1st Annual Exterus Fall Expo 2007 at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington on November 27, 2007. The expo is a one-day exposition featuring 20 furniture and technology exhibitors, educational seminars, product demonstrations, prizes and more. This Expo is designed for new businesses, growing businesses, current office remodeling and those who need to keep abreast of constantly changing technology products and services. There will be educational seminars for attendees to explore the new products and services from both the furniture and technology industries. Registration is free and open to all Vermont professionals.
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Richard Felker - Engineering Manager
Rick has over 25 years of product, process and quality management experience. He has 20 years of experience running Engineering / Quality departments for both large and mid-size OEMs, such as Ney Dental International, Midcom, Martin Engineering, Actaris US Gas, Inc.
He also has 10 years of Quality systems management experience guiding firms through the implementation of ISO 9001, Lean and/or Six Sigma certified systems while significantly improving the operational efficiency of manufacturing and service providers. He holds a BS in Manufacturing Technology from Indiana State University and multiple certificates in TQM/Lean Manufacturing from both California State and the University of California.
Frank Dorr - Inside Sales Manager
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Quechee, VT Strategic Exit Advisors LLC, a growing business financial services firm, is now open for business in Vermont.
SEA provides owners of privately held companies with business valuation, exit planning and mergers and acquisitions advisory services. The New England office is the companys third. Other offices are located in Princeton, NJ and Doylestown, PA
Craig Allsopp, a founding partner of SEA, will lead the firms business growth efforts in the region.
We chose the Upper Valley because its a growing business hub, accessible to other parts of New England and a great place to live, said Allsopp, who recently moved from the Princeton area. Its as simple as that.
SEA helps business owners consider their options for maximizing value while minimizing taxes as part of the planning process for selling or transferring their companies.