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Vermont Business Magazine University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) announced that Anna Tempesta Noonan, BSN, MS, RN, will retire as President and Chief Operating Officer following nine years of dedicated service leading CVMC, and more than three decades of service across UVM Health. Noonan will step down in the Spring of 2026. Noonan joined CVMC as President & COO in 2017, bringing deep clinical and operational experience after establishing and leading the Jeffords Institute for Quality at the University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center. Her work at the Jeffords Institute earned national recognition for quality, safety, and infection prevention, secured substantial graduate medical education funding, and sustained top performance among academic medical centers. 

Vermont Business Magazine The litigation law firm of Gfeller Laurie LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its footprint in the Northeast by opening a new office in Rutland, VT and adding partners Thomas P. Aicher and Kaveh S. Shahi, along with associate Ellie Gebarowski-Shafer and their staff. The new Gfeller Laurie Vermont office is located at 110 Merchants Row, Suite 3, Rutland, Vermont. Gfeller Laurie now boasts four former presidents of the prestigious Association of Ski Defense Attorneys including Charles Gfeller, Steve Zweig, Maryjo Zweig and now Tom Aicher. Tom is a former principal and shareholder with Cleary, Shahi & Aicher, P.C.

Vermont Business Magazine As Vermont’s population continues to age faster than nearly every other state in the nation, the need for strong, community-based support for older adults has never been more urgent. With Vermont now the second-oldest state in the U.S.—and a growing share of residents over 65 expected in the years ahead—Age Well is strengthening its leadership at a pivotal moment by welcoming four respected community leaders to its Advisory Council to help ensure older Vermonters remain healthy, independent, and connected at home.

Vermont Business Magazine The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in White River Junction, Vermont is pleased to announce the Emergency Department has returned to the Mountains Building. The Emergency Department has temporarily been operating in a different location while repairs were being completed to their Mountains Building treatment area. Damage occurred during an extreme wind and hailstorm.

Vermont Business Magazine Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) has received a 5-star patient experience rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that reimburses home health agencies and sets regulations and standards of care. This top rating places CVHHH in the top 5% of Medicare-certified home health agencies nationwide for patient satisfaction and is based on feedback from patients who received home health care from CVHHH during the twelve months ending March 31, 2025.

Vermont Business Magazine Sixteen local Veterans will participate in the 28th Annual Veterans Affairs (VA) New England Adaptive Winter Sports Clinic, January 12-15, 2026, at Mount Sunapee, NH and in Lebanon, NH. “Each year the Veterans who participate exemplify courage, determination and fortitude as they push their limits,” said Dr. Brett Rusch, Executive Director of VA White River Junction Healthcare System. The Veterans will take part in various adaptive winter sporting activities including sled hockey, downhill skiing, snowboarding, ski biking, rock climbing, and other adaptive sports modalities, alongside nearly 50 fellow disabled Veterans from New England, supported by more than 120 volunteers and numerous Veteran Service Organizations and sponsors.

Vermont Business Magazine Prolytix, a Vermont-based leader in bioanalytical and protein characterization services, announces it has acquired 60 validated assays previously owned by Hemostasis Reference Laboratory (HRL). HRL was a respected global reference laboratory specializing in thrombosis and hemostasis testing. This acquisition creates an end-to-end solution for thrombosis and hemostasis analytical services. The combination of Prolytix’s foundational strength in protein science and HRL’s deep experience in clinical and specialty coagulation testing will offer sponsors a fully integrated continuum of expertise spanning sample collection, research reagents, release and stability testing of protein therapeutics, and advanced bioanalytical testing services.

Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) today released the following statement regarding the Trump administration's investigations into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Trump’s political opponents: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is a conservative Republican. I voted against his nomination based on policy disagreements. In a democracy, debate and disagreement are normal. But Donald Trump does not “disagree” with his opponents. In his pursuit of absolute power, he attempts to destroy anyone who stands in his way. He is actively prosecuting Powell not because the Fed Chair broke the law, but because he won’t bend the knee to Donald Trump. This is what happens in dictatorships, not democracies.

Vermont Business Magazine Vermonters made a total of 3,982 scam reports to the Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2025 – an increase of 12% over the previous year. Leading the list for the fifth consecutive year was the “Computer Tech Support” scam, totaling more than a quarter of the top scams reported. This scam tricks people with sudden alerts about alleged computer issues, such as expiring antivirus software or malware infections. Debt collection scams also rose in 2025, appearing in the top ten list for the first time and ranking second overall.

Vermont Business Magazine Community Bank, a subsidiary of Community Financial System, Inc. (CFSI), has announced Vermonter Matt Durkee Matt Durkee has been appointed Chief Banking Officer, effective January 2, 2026. Durkee succeeds Jeff Levy, who retired at the end of the year following a distinguished banking career. As Chief Banking Officer, Durkee will oversee Community Bank’s banking strategy and performance across commercial, small business, and retail banking. His responsibilities will include driving balanced growth, strengthening client relationships, advancing credit and risk discipline, supporting market expansion, and ensuring alignment between banking operations and the company’s broader strategic objectives. The role also plays a central part in talent development, operational excellence, and delivering consistent value to customers and communities.

Vermont Business Magazine Today, Treasurer Pieciak announced that thousands more Vermonters with qualifying disabilities are now eligible to open a Vermont ABLE account due to a federal expansion of the program under the ABLE Age Adjustment Act. Taking effect January 1, 2026, the act raises the age of disability onset for ABLE eligibility from 26 to 46, opening the door for many Vermonters who were previously excluded from the program to participate, including veterans and individuals who acquired disabilities later in life due to illness, injury, or accident. 

Vermont Business Magazine Saint Michael’s College has updated its portfolio of academic offerings to better prepare students to navigate the complexities of the modern world with skill, professionalism, and empathy, while remaining firmly grounded in its liberal arts tradition. As the nature of work continues to evolve, employers increasingly value graduates who can think critically, adapt to change, and collaborate across disciplines. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, skills such as critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and adaptability now outrank technical expertise, and nearly 40 percent of core job skills are projected to change by 2030.