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Vermont Business Magazine As the popularity and usage of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, continues to grow, keeping the nation’s airspace system safe has become a critically important goal for the Federal Aviation Administration. To help accomplish that objective, the University of Vermont has joined the FAA’s Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence, or ASSURE, alongside 23 of the world's leading research institutions and 100 industry and government partners. Consortium members together provide the expertise and infrastructure needed to help the FAA conduct the research and testing necessary to make laws that keep the skies safe.

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointments of Kerry Ann McDonald-Cady of Dover and Lisa Warren of Waterford to the Superior Court, which is the state’s trial court consisting of civil, criminal, environmental, family and probate divisions.

Outstanding young leaders chosen for contributions to the Vermont economy and their communities. VBM file photo of previous award ceremonies.

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Business Magazine is proud to announce the winners of its Rising Stars recognition award. The list is comprised of 40 winners under the age of 40. Award recipients were selected by a panel of judges for their commitment to business growth, professional excellence and involvement in their communities.

Vermont Business Magazine Green Mountain Power today announced Mary Powell, president and CEO for 12 years, will leave the company at the end of the year after more than two decades of transformational leadership in energy and innovation. GMP also announced Senior Vice President Mari McClure as the next president and CEO of GMP. McClure, a 10-year veteran of GMP, is poised to continue the company legacy of providing clean, reliable power, while also innovating to provide customers with the tools they need to cut carbon and costs.

Vermont Business Magazine The Addison County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 15th Annual Better L8 Than Never Car Show with partner Snake Mountain Cruisers Sunday, September 22 at the Bristol Recreation Field in Bristol, VT.

by John W Casella, Chairman and CEO, Casella Waste Systems As a lifelong Vermonter I have been a staunch advocate of the environment for my entire life. Over the last 45 years I have surrounded myself with the most forward thinking, hardest working, and intellectually capable people in the waste management industry and together we have worked every day to build a world class environmental services company.

Today it is one of the largest resource management companies in the country. Our team spends their days focusing on helping our customers meet their sustainability goals through our substantial investments in recycling, organics, and environmentally sound management of municipal solid waste.

Vermont Business Magazine Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (Blue Cross) has selected Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies with input from the medical community.

Knee and hip replacement procedures are among the fastest growing medical treatments in the U.S., according to studies published in the June 2014 Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery¹ and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons².

Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment numbers edged down again last week. Summer typically brings very low claim levels and these are even lower than usual. Initial claims for the week of September 21, 2019, the last of the summer, totaled 236, down 4 from last week and 31 fewer than they were at this time last year.

Vermont Business Magazine Norwich University will mark its 200th anniversary with a day of special events at the site of its founding in Norwich, Vermont, on Saturday, September 28. The public is invited to join Norwich officials, faculty, staff, alumni, students and friends for a full day of activities on the Town Green in Norwich, Vermont.

Vermont Business Magazine Castleton University welcomes all alumni, students, and parents, and community members to its annual Homecoming and Family Weekend. This year's event will run from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13, and guests of all ages are invited to enjoy a weekend full of activities, including athletic events, a theater production, library mini golf, family fun zone, and food trucks.

Homecoming Weekend kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday with a basket raffle to benefit the Student Nurses Association, the annual Men's Lacrosse Doug Mackenzie Alumni Game, College Store sale, and more.

Vermont Business Magazine The Regional Development Corporations (RDCs) of Vermont, in partnership with the Department of Labor (VDOL) and the Vermont State Workforce Development Board (SWDB), have announced the dates for 12 regional workforce development summits (October and November), which they will host this fall to support state efforts to increase the size and skill of Vermont’s workforce.

Vermont Business Magazine A national grant program dedicated to the rehabilitation of historic properties and preserving community resources is being renamed the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants program in honor of the Vermonter who dedicated his life to preserving the legacy and historic icons of rural America.