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Killington Resort is pleased to announce it will expand its partnership with Castleton University to deliver its new cooperative education program in Resort Hospitality Management starting this fall. For 18 years, Killington delivered a similar program through Green Mountain College (GMC), offering students the opportunity to get hands-on experience while earning their bachelor’s degree. With the impending closure of GMC this summer, Killington was able to secure Castleton as its educational partner.

Today, the House gave unanimous approval to H.3, the Ethnic Studies Bill.  This bill creates an Ethnic and Social Equity Standards Advisory Working Group that will set standards and review student performance in order to accurately represent various ethnic and social groups in Vermont schools.

Vermont Business Magazine Yankee Farm Credit announces organizational enhancements effective January 1, 2019 that will allow continued sustainable growth for the organization, which provides industry specific products and services to the agricultural community in Vermont and parts of New York and New Hampshire. 

Matthew Senter has joined the Middlebury branch as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending and High Risk Asset Management. Matt has more than 20 years experience as a commercial lender and leader within the Farm Credit System. The addition of Matt has allowed us to take a fresh look at how we manage our commercial accounts, complex loans and high risk assets. 

Construction employment increased by 52,000 jobs in January and by 338,000 jobs, or 4.7 percent, over the past year, while the latest reading on construction spending showed moderate increases in all major categories, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials urged government officials to strengthen career and technical education programs and facilitate immigration for workers with construction skills before a worker shortage stalls completion of needed infrastructure.

Vermont Business Magazine This week, the Vermont Department of Human Resources and the New Hampshire Department of Insurance issued coordinated Requests for Information (RFI) in connection with Governor Phil Scott’s and Governor Chris Sununu’s proposed Twin State Voluntary Leave Plan.

The Governors’ plan proposes incentivizing the development of an insurance product for paid family and medical leave that is not currently offered in either state. To launch the initiative, each state would cover the full costs of providing Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) coverage to its state employees through an insurance carrier.

Vermont Business Magazine For many businesses in Vermont, protecting the environment is a key aspect of daily operations. To support companies interested in becoming more sustainable, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Community College of Vermont (CCV) are teaming up to offer a free class focused on green manufacturing and production.

Vermont Business Magazine Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement Thursday on the amendment introduced by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) regarding the withdrawal of troops from Syria and Afghanistan: 

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Dairy Industry Association (VDIA) was proud to recognize many significant achievements in the dairy industry at the Dairy Farmers’ Appreciation Banquet during the 2019 Vermont Farm Show.  The 100^th anniversaries were highlighted for Cabot Creamery Cooperative and St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, awards were given for dairy farm of the year, highest milk quality awards and the Finley Award. 

“Vermont Entrepreneurs…. Creating Solutions”

Vermont Business Magazine Celebrate Vermont Entrepreneurship Day - Feb 5^th in Montpelier from 9:15am – noon at the Capitol Plaza Hotel.  Over 250 secondary students and their teachers from around the state will hear remarks from the Governor Phil Scott about the importance of Vermont’s entrepreneurial spirit and sign his proclamation designating February 4^th – 8^th -as 2019 Entrepreneurship Week. 

Southern Vermont College (SVC) President David Evans presented a five-year strategic plan to launch the private, liberal arts College’s vision and goals for future planning.

The Small Business Administration is seeking 20 entrepreneurs throughout Vermont to participate in a free business course starting in April.

Attorney General Donovan testified today before the Senate Judiciary Committee who is taking testimony on a bill that would establish a regulatory system for the production and sale of cannabis and cannabis products in Vermont.