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Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont announced today a joint venture with local development firm Snyder-Braverman to create much-needed housing for UVM graduate students, faculty, and staff, to be located in the newly developed South Burlington City Center. The venture will create nearly 500 beds in 295 apartments, to be constructed in three phases. The first phase will yield about 170 beds in 100 units, with a target occupancy of summer 2024. Phase 2 will add about 100 more beds in 65 apartments by summer of 2025, and phase 3 will create over 225 additional beds in 130 units to be completed in summer 2026.

Vermont Business Magazine Today Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos promoted September as National Voter Registration Month and encouraged eligible Vermonters to register to vote. National Voter Registration Month was established by Secretaries of State in 2002 to promote voter participate and increase civic knowledge of state voter registration policies.

by John McClaughry Ever since the deplorable January 6, 2021 attempt by supporters of outgoing President Trump to seize the U.S. Capitol, the political left has raised and amplified the cry of “our democracy under assault.” Last Thursday in Philadelphia President Biden devoted a speech to delivering , in the words of the supportive Washington Post, “a dark message about threats to the very fabric of American democracy”, posed by what he has called the “semi-fascist MAGA Republicans” loyal to the former President. The speech came a week after an NBC News national survey asked voters, “What do you think is the most important issue facing the country?” “Threats to democracy” ranked first with 21%.

Vermont Business Magazine The 12th Annual Champlain Valley Buddy Walk will take place at Burlington’s Battery Park on Sunday, October 2nd, with on-site registration opening at noon and the walk commencing at 1:00 PM. More than 150 people are expected to attend the event, which is one of 250 Walks across the country this fall to raise awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families. This year’s walk will begin and end in Battery Park, and will trace an approximately 1-mile loop through adjacent Waterfront Park.

Vermont Business Magazine Jenna's Promise and the Boston Red Sox have partnered on an upcoming fundraising initiative for the non-profit. A portion of each ticket sold for the October 3rd game at Fenway Park will be donated to Jenna's Promise to help them with their mission. Jenna's Promise (based in Johnson, VT) is creating a paradigm shifting model for caring for individuals with substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and complex traumas. Jenna's Promise is currently comprised of a suite of programs and services that that employ and benefit people in recovery, as well as three recovery residences housing nearly 20 people.

Vermont Business Magazine The digital transformation of health systems is an exciting prospect for patients, health providers, health entities, and governments. Yet, the pathway to implementation is often far from clear for decision-makers charged with rolling it out in their health systems. Multiple health IT leaders from around the globe will each spend five minutes sharing their insights on and experiences with digital health adoption — what worked and what didn’t, and what is needed for a more seamless transition. Facilitated by Burlington-based THINKMD, this event is a forum for all voices on important and challenging global health technology topics and is open for registration to attendees or speakers.

Vermont Business Magazine Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) on Tuesday morning will offer keynote remarks at the State Department’s two-day conference on implementation of the Leahy Law, which has become the most effective human rights tool in the U.S. human rights toolbox. This will be Leahy’s last appearance at the periodic conference in his role as a U.S. Senator.

Vermont Business Magazine US Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, says he is extremely pleased to announce that US Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen will give the keynote address at the 25th Annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference October 1. “I could not be more pleased to welcome Secretary Yellen to Vermont,” said Leahy. “She’s a trailblazer in her field. Before becoming the first woman to head the Treasury Department, she was the first woman to head to the Federal Reserve. As her accomplishments suggest, she is a skilled economist. I have no doubt that Vermonters will benefit from hearing her perspective on her career path, how far women have come in the workplace, and the challenges that remain.”

Vermont Business Magazine Do you want to be a part of Vermont’s thriving and dynamic agriculture sector? Are you passionate about food, farming and forestry? Check out all the great employment opportunities that are open across the state. From seed collectors to executive directors, there’s no shortage of exciting opportunities.

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont specialty food producer, Runamok, recently raised its entry-level production hourly wage to $20 per hour. The Fairfax-based company includes “being a business with integrity” in its mission statement on the same footing as creating its “products with a careful eye for flavor, ingredients, and design.” Runamok sells its premium organic maple syrups, honeys, and cocktail syrups & bitters nationwide. Co-founder Eric Sorkin indicates that approximately 40 employees immediately benefit from this change as will the 20-25 team members who the company hopes to recruit this season.