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AccuWeather Global Weather Center A robust cross-country storm system is set to unleash a slew of weather impacts ranging from heavy snow, ice and even some severe thunderstorms. The storm will ramp up on Groundhog Day and last into Thursday, covering more than 2,000 miles and at least 19 states. Parts of Vermont could get up to 12 inches of snow with an ice storm threatening the southern part of the state.

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today joined other governors across the country in designating February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. At a press conference on Tuesday, the Governor highlighted the importance of the trades and several of his budget proposals to make significant investment in CTE in Vermont.

Vermont Employee Ownership Center Although our 2021 annual meeting was held virtually, we were able to share an informative and animated evening with the employee ownership community in Vermont. For those who were unable to attend, just click video. We heard from Justine Belle Lambright, who told the compelling story of how VEOC Executive Director Matt Cropp served as an invaluable resource throughout the 1.5-year process of building Kalchē Wine Co.--a brand new worker-owned winery in Fletcher--from the soil up. Justine also shares a fun video of highlights from Kalchē's first year in business. We think everyone will enjoy it.

Vermont Business Magazine The Global Leadership Program at Essex High School focuses on global studies, cross-cultural competency, and leadership development. We've been pioneers in the shift to hybrid and virtual programming - from our international exchanges to our Speaker Series. Our international exchange is happening right now with Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, and Spain - and Vermont.

Vermont Business Magazine Today Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos announced the activation of Vermont’s membership in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which will help address workforce capacity shortages in nursing fields while increasing mobility options for nurses looking to become employed in Vermont. The Nursing Compact aligns with our goal to reduce barriers to licensure while ensuring public protection.

Vermont Business Magazine At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council failed to confirm Mayor Weinberger's appointment of Jon Murad as Burlington Police Chief by a 6-6 vote. Councilors had previously stated that the vote would likely fail. Some of those opposed wanted more time for the process of selecting a new chief. Weinberger issued the following statement: “Tonight, the Council missed an important opportunity to confirm a highly-qualified and committed permanent chief, strengthen our Police Department, and move forward on some of our community’s most pressing issues, and instead dealt another needless blow to public safety in our City."

Vermont Business Magazine The Shires Young Professionals is proud to announce Beth Wallace as the new chair of the organization’s board. Wallace currently serves as the Family and Community Partnership Manager of United Counseling Service in Bennington, as well as the Bennington County Head Start/Early Head Start. She was recently named Vermont Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Rising Star’s Class of 2021. Wallace has also served as president of the Bennington Rotary Club.

Beth Wallace, new advisory board chair of SYP, was named a VermontBiz Rising Star last November. (provided photo)

​Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Mutual Insurance Group, one of the oldest and most successful property and casualty insurers in the Northeast, has partnered with University of Vermont Athletics in a multi-year sponsorship of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Recognizing the importance that athletics can have in both the personal and professional development of students and youth, the initiative is designed to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of female athletes, enhance the influence of women and girls in the sports world, and promote the continued growth of women in all aspects of sports. In addition, the UVM and Vermont Mutual initiative will provide promotional opportunities to further expose young females to sports at UVM and encourage fans to show-up to support the female student-athletes

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports presents the Vermont Business Wellness Leader award annually to a community member who goes beyond their occupational duties to foster wellbeing in the community. This person leads by example with motivational role modeling and generous service to the community. This person exhibits strong leadership in sustaining a culture of wellbeing. This person’s zeal for worksite wellness raises the bar for other employers.

by Devon Green, VAHHS VP of Government Relations I get it. No one wants to talk about COVID anymore. Let’s put this thing in the rearview mirror and move on with our lives, but a lot of the health care workers I’m talking to are more demoralized than ever as we continue to deal with capacity issues and various shortages from COVID therapeutics to blood. If you encounter someone in the health care field, please give them a kind word.

Vermont Business Magazine MVP Health Care and Galileo announced an expansion of their partnership to offer all MVP members access to digital primary and multispecialty care. For the first time, MVP's entire membership, including those with employer plans (self-insured and fully insured), individual insurance, student health plans, and Medicare Advantage, will be able to connect with a bilingual primary or specialty care provider at any time, day or night, using Galileo's mobile app.

​Vermont Business Magazine Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont and Evergreen Family Health are partnering to provide collaborative primary care programs. This arrangement allows for additional integrative primary care monitoring and care management that are anticipated to result in higher levels of success for Blue Cross members who are Evergreen patients. In recognition of Evergreen Family Health’s commitment to excellent care and reform collaboration, the practice is the inaugural recipient of the Blue Cross Provider Innovation Award.