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Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) today released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced there will be no change to U.S. policy in Israel, despite humanitarian organizations, the United Nations, and press investigations showing a failure to end the humanitarian crisis and comply with international humanitarian law: “Accepting ‘small steps’ and empty promises won’t cut it when the devastation created by Israel in Gaza—using U.S. taxpayer funded bombs—is causing a calamity. Human rights and aid organizations made it well known to the Biden Administration this situation isn’t improving in a sustainable way. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is catastrophic and has only deteriorated since Israel began its bombing campaign."

Vermont Business Magazine The following statement is being issued by Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC regarding the Imerys Talc and Cyprus Mines Bankruptcy Cases. If you have a Talc Personal Injury Claim, your rights are affected by an upcoming vote on the plans of reorganization as part of bankruptcy proceedings of Imerys Talc America, Inc., Imerys Talc Vermont, Inc., and Imerys Talc Canada Inc., and potentially Imerys Talc Italy S.p.A and Cyprus Mines Corporation. Capitalized terms used but not defined here have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plans, which are available at IandCtalc.com.

by Lauren Milideo, UVM The Leadership for the Ecozoic (L4E) program, a partnership between the University of Vermont and Montreal’s McGill University, has always been a multifaceted effort, says grant principal investigator and UVM Prof. Joe Ament in the Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) department. The central focus is on training graduate students in ecological economics to facilitate research into a socially just and ecologically sustainable economic transition. With L4E applications now open for the next cohort of students and postdocs, Ament welcomes interested applicants and is eager to see what these emerging scholars will pursue in fields including ecological economics and his own focus, degrowth and the macroeconomy.

Vermont Business Magazine SBA celebrates and empowers service member, veteran, National Guard and Reserve member, and military spouse entrepreneurs during National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW). Events hosted across the country by SBA and its extensive partner network highlight information about the resources available to veteran, service member, and military spouse entrepreneurs.

Vermont Business Magazine Tomorrow will mark 30 days since the Biden Administration, through the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, expressed deep concerns about the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, requesting urgent and sustained actions by the Netanyahu government to help innocent civilians. The situation for the people of Gaza has gotten worse in the past month, not better. “Under international humanitarian law, Israel has an obligation to provide and allow—not impede—the free flow and facilitation of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Leahy Law and other U.S. laws are clear: all countries are held to the same standard, and all countries that receive U.S. security assistance must follow international humanitarian law. Israel is no different."

Vermont Business Magazine Comcast is connecting more than 400 additional homes in Greensboro to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet by expanding its network. This expansion will enhance digital infrastructure, promote economic growth, and position residents and local businesses for success in an increasingly digital world. The company also completed construction of its previously announced project to connect more than 400 homes and small businesses in Westmore. These network expansions bring Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to residents and businesses for the first time. 

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) staff will begin training sessions and office hours this week to prepare potential bidders for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The first training session will be held on Friday, November 15, and will cover the BEAD Request for Applications (RFA), which is available to review on the VCBB website. We will hold office hours on Tuesday, November 19. The second training session will be on Friday, November 22, and will cover Vermont’s BEAD Scoring Guide. 

The Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified Monday morning that Olivia Hutchins (14) and Hayden Denehy (16) had run away from their residences and are believed to be together. Upon contacting their guardians, Troopers learned that Denehy is operating a 2013 Honda Pilot bearing the Vermont registration of HTH992. Their last known location was in Poultney Vermont on the morning of 11/11/2024. Their intended destination is unknown at this time.

Vermont Business Magazine The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and Charter Oak State College have signed a Community College Tuition Match Scholarship Agreement. This initiative allows graduates of associate degree programs at CCV to complete the remaining requirements for their bachelor’s degree online at Charter Oak State College at the current CCV in-state tuition rate for the year. CCV students can take advantage of this partnership starting in the Spring 2025 semester. To support the program, Charter Oak State College will host a virtual open house for CCV students on Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30 PM. 

Vermont Business Magazine The Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) announced today that the scoring and award determination period for the Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP) Implementation Grants has completed, and in total, 126 municipalities will be awarded funds totaling to $35,906,142. The grant process was very competitive, with the enabling legislation-established priorities having been considered in awarding the grants. 

Vermont Business Magazine Nearly 500 Vermont affordable housing professionals, advocates, and will decision makers will convene in South Burlington on Wednesday to hear from national experts and state leaders about the implications of this month’s elections on housing and to discuss innovative strategies to help solve the state’s housing crisis. The conference will start with a networking breakfast and a keynote address with Heather McGhee, national political contributor, educator, public policy leader and author of The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, which spent 10 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.  Registration is full.

by Representative Laura Sibilia (I-Dover) In October, I announced my campaign to be Vermont’s next Speaker of the House. Today, after an election that eliminated the House supermajority, I want to acknowledge the challenges we face, share why I’m stepping forward and outline my vision for how the legislature can shift priorities and address Vermonters’ most urgent needs. Affordability is a big worry for most Vermonters right now. Inflation, housing costs, rising insurance premiums, and property taxes have become unsustainable. Our education and healthcare systems are severely strained and need both stabilization and reform. These challenges are compounded by climate adaptation, emerging from COVID-19, shifting demographics, and an increasingly globalized economy. Vermonters deserve responsive leadership. With voters clearly demanding meaningful progress, I’m running for Speaker to break the current gridlock and set an agenda that delivers on Vermonters’ needs.