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Vermont Business Magazine Mayor Miro Weinberger and Burlington Electric Department (BED) have proposed a new, $20 million Net Zero Energy Revenue Bond that would accelerate progress toward Burlington’s bold climate goals, while reducing upward rate pressure for BED customers. In addition, the Mayor and BED announced that BED’s Green Stimulus program would continue, and that Moody’s Investors Service affirmed BED’s A3 rating.

Vermont Business Magazine The Task Force on the Implementation of the Pupil Weighting Factors Report will hold the first of two public hearings on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the State House in Room 11. Participants may testify in person or remotely through a Zoom webinar. Anyone interested in testifying, in-person or remotely, should sign up in advance of the hearing.

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont has a once in a lifetime opportunity to make significant investments that will transform and shape the future of our state. Thanks to federal stimulus funds, a surge in state revenues, and more potential federal funds on the way, the Vermont Legislature is positioned to make historic investments in Vermont's pandemic recovery, address critical infrastructure needs, support Vermonters' health and well-being, and strengthen Vermont's communities, businesses, environment, and climate.

Vermont Business Magazine State Director, Linda Rossi, announced that Kate Paterson was selected as the 2021 State Star of the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC). The award, bestowed annually, celebrates a member of the organization’s team for exceptional commitment to small business success.

“In the one year since Kate joined the VtSBDC team she has become a major force in the organization, and we are delighted to honor her for the extraordinary work she has accomplished,” said Rossi. “As we helped thousands of small businesses face an extremely challenging year, Kate developed and implemented an array of online resources to help our advisors be exponentially more effective whether working remotely or in person. What’s more, her cheerful, can-do attitude makes working with her a true pleasure.”

Vermont Business Magazine In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Month, White River Junction and Manchester Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers are raising awareness of its mental health resources available for Veterans.

Northeastern Vermont Development Association NVDA employees have returned to their offices on a limited basis. Our building remains closed to the general public, but we are accepting meetings by appointment. Despite increasing pressure to lift travel restrictions, the US is keeping the ban on nonessential Canadian border crossings in place to at least September 21st to minimize the spread of Covid-19 and the Delta variant. On August 9th, the state disbursed the first payment of $29 million in American Rescue Plan Act Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to 274 local governments. Municipalities in Essex, Orleans and Caledonia Counties are making decisions on how to spend the funds. Vermont received an additional $60 million which will be distributed to the same municipalities by Labor Day Weekend!

Vermont Business Magazine September is Hunger Action Month in Vermont. The COVID-19 pandemic caused an increase in food insecurity and the results of a recent University of Vermont study show that need has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Vermonters continue to face the challenge of keeping food on the table. In its fifth year supporting Vermonters in need and the vital work of the Vermont Foodbank, the Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food Drive will start Friday, September 3^rd and run until Friday, September 17^th.

Vermont Business Magazine USCRI, a national nonprofit resettlement agency that assists people who have migrated to our country to help them live safe and dignified lives, submitted a proposal to the US Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration to serve up to 100 Afghans in Vermont. The goal is to accommodate some of the many Afghans who are being targeted due to their support of the US military and government agencies, as well as media and non-governmental organizations, following the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Vermont Business Magazine Adam Rainville, Chair of the board of the Addison County Chamber of Commerce, shared the following announcement, “it is my great pleasure to share with you the appointment of Philip Summers to serve as executive director of the Addison County Chamber of Commerce effective October 4th, 2021.” Summers replaces Rob Carter, who will retire at the end of September. Rob and his wife will be moving to VA to be closer to family.

Vermont Business Magazine What’s the secret for turning customers into diehard fans? Raising Cane’s founder and CEO Todd Graves will share his tried-and-true strategy in the September Business Forum webcast.

This webcast will broadcast at 12 PM Wednesday, September 8. Registration is free.

​Vermont Business Magazine E4H Environments for Health Architecture, with an office in Williston, has announced the acquisition of Dixon + Associates. Based in Salt Lake City, Dixon + Associates is a niche architectural design firm focused on the healthcare and medical design industry. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Pomerleau Real Estate has announced that D.W Voigt, CPA has leased 1,900 SF at Post Office Square in Essex Junction. Kendra Kenney of Pomerleau Real Estate represented the tenant and Rick Harrison of J.L Davis Realty represented the building owner, Handy’s Hotel’s and Rentals, LLC.