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BURLINGTON, Vt.--Champlain College's Bring-Your-Own-Business program (BYOBiz) is launching a new speaker series focused on entrepreneurship.
The talks are free and open to the public and will cover a wide range of business topics of interest to future and current entrepreneurs.
"The BYOBiz Speaker Series&And Entrepreneurship for All" kicks off in March with two offerings.
On Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m., several area retailers will discuss "Retailing in the Millennium--Challenges and Opportunities."
Representatives from Earl's Cyclery and Fitness, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Small Dog Electronics, Steeze and The Body Shop will take part in the discussion.
Offered in Champlain College's Alumni Auditorium at 375 Maple Street, Burlington.
On Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m., Bob Verrico of Giant Step Strategies will discuss "Using the Latest Technology to Place a Value on Your Customer."

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VT's Everything Equine Continues to Grow
Experts & More Entertainment Highlight "Versatile Horse"
Exhibitor & Vendor Space Available for Two-Day Show
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. -- One of the largest equine educational events in New England continues to grow as plans are finalized for the 2007 Everything Equine show on April 28-29 at Champlain Valley Exposition (CVE).

Business Interiors announced this week that Suzanne Ludlow has joined the firm as Director of Business Development. Suzanne's responsibilities will extend to all markets within Business Interiors' Northern New England footprint.
Suzanne is a contract furniture industry veteran, having most recently served as Market Manager for Details, a Steelcase Inc. subsidiary, in the Southwestern U.S.
Suzanne has extensive experience creating successful, long-term customer relationships based upon her abilities to understand their unique workplace requirements. In her new position, Suzanne will contribute strong strategic, creative, and consultative-selling skills.

MONTPELIER, Vt. - The Vermont Department of Economic Development has promoted one of its own to lead the program responsible for recruiting businesses to come to Vermont.
Brennan Duffy has been named to the position of Director of Recruitment for the Vermont Department of Economic Development, according to Commissioner Mike Quinn.
"Brennan has been a great addition to our team, and will continue his leadership in the recruitment post," Quinn said.
"By attracting and assisting out-of-state companies to expand in or relocate to Vermont he will to help grow the state's economic base and create jobs for our citizens."
"Having grown up in Vermont, I am very excited about working in this new capacity," Duffy said.
"I'm looking forward to working with the state's many partners in our efforts to attract quality businesses to the Green Mountains."

Steve Donahue is pleased to announce Donahue & Associates, a commercial real estate brokerage company specializing in sales and leasing.

Steve has 15 years of expertise in Real Estate Development, Brokerage Services, and Asset Management.

Donahue & Associaes will handle all types of commercial real estate- office, retail, warehouse and distribution, industrial, mixed use, and investment.

Their office is located on the Church Street Marketplace- 131 Church Street, Burlington; T 802.862.6880.
www.donahueassociatesvt.com

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So. Burlington, VT - Motivated by the mutual desires to control the rate of increase of the state's public K-12 education system while, at the same time, improving educational outcomes for all Vermont students, three business partners and three education partners have joined forces to provide bold and long-term leadership on the dual goals.
The Vermont Business Roundtable, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation, Vermont Principals Association, Vermont School Boards Association, and Vermont Superintendents Association announced their collaborative effort as the next logical step following the business community's phase I study entitled, "Vermont State Public Education Expenditure Overview and Analysis".

BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF VERMONT ANNOUNCES DISTINGUISHED EMPLOYEE FOR DECEMBER 2006
Berlin, VT : Sean Kelly, a resident of Wells River, VT, has been chosen as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont's distinguished employee for the month of December 2006.
Mr. Kelly is a web services project leader in the corporate communications department and has been with Blue Cross and Blue Shield since November 2005. He is cited for his dedication to the corporate Intranet site, his knowledge and organizational skills, and for his pleasant demeanor. A co-worker stated, "Sean is one of those employees that brings a new level of energy and professionalism to the workplace."

2007 Vermont Flower Show Celebrates
"Walk on the Wild Side" with Wilderness Landscapes
Essex Junction, VT - The 13th Annual Vermont Flower Show will celebrate the Vermont wilderness landscape when it brings an early taste of spring to the Champlain Valley Exposition on March 9-11.
This year's theme, "Walk on the Wild Side," will literally come to life under the direction of Rebecca Lindenmeyr of Linden Landscaping & Design, Inc., this year's show designer.
"A flower show by definition is a fanciful creation, born out of a passionate desire to see the cogs of the wheel of life turn once again, to launch us out our winter paralysis and bring us signs of a hopeful spring," Linenmeyr said.

Colchester - The Vermont Council on World Affairs will be commemorating their 55th year in 2007. 3 events are already planned for March and April 2007 they are:
" Reflections of International Students: A Global Perspective on Culture, Education and Life in the 21st Century. Hear the thoughts and experiences of Rotary International high school students from eight countries as they reflect on their year in Vermont. March 9, 7:00 p.m. Hoehl Welcome Center, Saint Michael's College. Reception following the talk.

" Haitian Archbishop Ligonde. March 25, 4:00 p.m. Hoehl Welcome Center, Saint Michael's College, Colchester.

" Haitian Archbishop Ligonde March 26 2:00 p.m. College of St. Joseph's, Rutland.