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Vermont Business Magazine Norwich University is proud to partner with Whatcom Community College to support the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Air Force initiative for AFJROTC Cyber Academies. Norwich will host one of the five virtual summer Cyber Academies for 20 Air Force JROTC cadets. The camp is made possible through a $106,000 National Science Foundation grant.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Transportation reminds passengers that federal mask requirements remain in place across all transportation networks, including buses, trains, and commercial aircraft. While State restrictions have been lifted, it is important to note that Vermont’s transportation systems are bound by federal rules and requirements.

Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) Wednesday joined Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) in re-introducing the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act to update the long-neglected social security program and aid older adults and people with disabilities who are trapped in poverty. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides vital income assistance to nearly 8 million elderly and disabled Americans with low-incomes and limited resources, including over 1 million disabled children.

Vermont Business Magazine State and federal environmental agencies have selected six projects through a competitive grant process to receive funding to restore common loons affected by the tank barge Bouchard B-120 oil spill in April 2003. The work is funded by a $13.3 million natural resource damages settlement from Bouchard Transportation Co, Inc and others with $7.3 million designated for common loon restoration planning and implementation. This includes $446,393 for the Vermont Center for Ecostudies.

Vermont Business Magazine Three mass vaccination sites operated by the University of Vermont Health Network, in coordination with the State of Vermont and community partners, will close by the end of June after delivering more than 115,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Vermonters. The focus will then shift to walk-in vaccinations available at locations including primary care practices at the three UVM Health Network hospital affiliates in Vermont, as well as at UVM Medical Center’s three pharmacies.

Vermont Business Magazine Over 200 business minded community members gathered to support the 2021 cohort at Demo Night, LaunchVT’s annual celebration of entrepreneurship. The event was the first to be held in person at the Reef, a beautiful new venue at Hula. Two businesses walked away with cash awards and all seven will receive professional services from local businesses worth over $100,000.

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott announced today that he is seeking applications for an opening on the State Board of Education. The new member will be appointed by the governor to fill the remainder of an unexpired term until February 2022 and will be eligible for reappointment.

Vermont Business Magazine Representative Peter Welch (D-Vermont) and Representative Yvette D Clarke (D-NY) today introduced legislation creating a national renewable energy standard that aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and public health, and drive the deployment of clean energy resources around the country. The bill would require energy producers in the United States to meet ambitious goals for renewable energy generation.

Vermont Business Magazine Casella Waste Systems, Inc (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company based in Rutland, has announced the appointment of Gary Sova to Casella’s Board of Directors effective June 15, 2021. In addition, Casella announced the retirement of James F Callahan, Jr from its Board effective June 14, 2021, and the retirement of James E O’Connor upon the completion of his term at the company’s 2021 annual meeting of stockholders held June 2, 2021.

Vermont Business Magazine The recent Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day fundraiser in Vermont and northern New York raised $15,636 for The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. Dunkin’ franchisees throughout Vermont and in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties in in New York donated $1 for every Iced Coffee and Cold Brew sold on May 26 to UVM Children’s Hospital. Vermont’s only full-service children’s hospital serves thousands of families from Vermont and northern New York every year.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Council on Rural Development announced the launch of a new small grant program designed to support local innovators with projects that move Vermont closer to its climate and energy goals. The Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund is capitalized with $20,000 from the Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity (VLITE) and VSECU. This grant program is intended to support innovative local projects for which a small grant could have a meaningful impact.

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Tax revenue collections for the month of May 2021 vastly exceeded projections. The state’s General Fund, Transportation Fund, and Education Fund receipts were a combined $116.5 million, or 76.3 percent above monthly consensus expectations from the January 19, 2021, upgraded consensus revenue forecast. General Fund revenues collected for the month totaled $192.8 million, or $106.2 million above the monthly consensus revenue target. The personal income tax, which is the state’s most important revenue source, exceeded expectations by nearly 250 percent.