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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) has issued a grant solicitation for new infrastructure projects that improve access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2019, awards totaled $3.6 million for construction and planning projects throughout the state.
“These projects make it possible for more people to walk and bike safely in Vermont communities,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn. “Municipalities across Vermont understand that providing good facilities for walking and bicycling are key factors for livability that can stimulate economic development in our downtowns and improve public health. In light of the current pandemic, providing safe ways for Vermonters to walk and bike is especially important. Supporting our downtowns is critical in helping jumpstart our economy.”
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Vermont Business Magazine Burlington Electric Department (BED) issued a peak alert for today/Monday, July 27 as part of its Defeat the Peak program launched during summer 2017, encouraging members of the Burlington community to reduce their energy usage today from 4:00-7:00pm. VEC asks members to conserve electricity today (Monday) and tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5-10 pm.
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Vermont Business Magazine With full support from the Town of Hartford Select Board, The Hartford Business Revolving Loan Fund Committee (HBRLF) announces the opening on July 24, 2020 of a Business Recovery Grant Program funded by $50,000 from its Revolving Loan Account. All Hartford qualifying businesses may apply for a $2,000 grant, intended to provide recovery support for COVID – 19 related issues. Up to 25 grants will be made in the initial grant round, using a blind lottery process. Subject to demand, an additional round of grants is anticipated, if necessary. Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation (GMEDC) which manages HBRLF is facilitating the process.
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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Scott announced that effective August 1st, Vermonters will be required to wear masks in public spaces, both indoor and outdoor, where physical distancing is not possible. There are some exceptions, including for children under 2 years old and for those who cannot wear a mask for medical reasons. The Vermont Department of Health offers guidance on when it’s important to wear a mask.
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Vermont Business Magazine The holiday festivities of 2019 seem like a lifetime ago. As the decade came to a close, we at Encore Renewable Energy discussed the past ten years in the solar industry and what the next ten years may look like. One of us brought up an interesting observation: the modern solar industry has not existed during an economic recession or crisis. How would we fare if/when one were to occur during the next decade? At the time, I never would have thought we would be learning the answer to that question in real time a mere three months later as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic crisis.
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Vermont Business Magazine Burlington Electric Department (BED) issued a peak alert for Monday, July 27 as part of its Defeat the Peak program launched during summer 2017 (view news release), encouraging members of the Burlington community to reduce their energy usage on Monday from 4:00-7:00pm
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Vermont Business Magazine Northern Vermont University-Lyndon student Neil TS Flanders received an honorable mention in the University & College Designers Association’s (UCDA) Vote 2020 Student Poster Design Initiative. Winning entries can be viewed on the UCDA website at https://www.ucda.com/vote-2020-winners/.
A panel of design educators from across North America reviewed the 26 contest entries and awarded two first places and six honorable mentions.
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Vermont Business Magazine For years, Vermont-based FoodScience Corporation has supported local non-profits, but this year employees will lead the social mission on their own.
The company announced this week that, due to health and safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it would not host a Good Neighbor Day this year, an event where their nearly 200 employees would dedicate one day of service to a non-profit organization in the Vermont community. Instead, FoodScience is asking employees to carry on the tradition in an entirely new way. Each person will receive a one-time gift of $250 to bestow to a local charity, business, or individual of their choosing.
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Vermont Business Magazine The college founded on Marlboro's Potash Hill 74 years ago is no more - but it hasn't died quietly.
On July 22, the Corporation of Marlboro College sold its campus to New York-based Democracy Builders Fund (DBF) for a total of $1,725,000 in cash and debt, a sum far below the property's assessed value. The following day, the college transferred its assets to Boston's Emerson College.
News of the sales price, released through the Vermont Attorney General's Office (AGO) on July 24, has generated "a massive uproar from Marlboro alumni and townsfolk, Adrian Segar, a Marlboro resident and former Marlboro College teacher who spearheaded local efforts to block the two transactions, told VBM.
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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Lake Monsters are excited to announce their Summer Series, presented by Xfinity, consisting of ten (10) events they will be hosting at historic Centennial Field. The first five events consist of three movies that will be played on the videoboard- with attendees having the option to either sit in the stands or in the outfield. The other two events offer the opportunity for people to take a yoga and Zumba class in the outfield.
“We are really excited to be able to announce these events; it has been a very strange baseball-less summer so far,” says Lake Monsters General Manager Joe Doud. “We have been working diligently the past few weeks to be prepared for the new, safe ways we will be operating the ballpark and can’t wait to roll out these unique events to the community.”
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Vermont Business Magazine An effective Internal Audit program is an important component in maintaining your ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS). In addition, customer satisfaction, continual improvement and product conformance are predicated on predictable, stable and repeatable processes. Well trained Internal Auditors provide objective evidence and proof of conformance by using time and resources wisely to support the Internal Audit function. Please view this link to read the complete course description and register for a wait list seat.
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