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groSolar Acquires Energy Outfitters

Venture Makes Solar
Company One of Nation’s Leading Solar Energy Suppliers

White River Junction, VT/Grants Pass, OR –
groSolar, a national solar energy firm, announced today that it has acquired
Energy Outfitters, an Oregon-based solar energy distribution company. The
acquisition makes groSolar one of the largest solar distribution and
installation firms in the U.S.,
with additional offices in western and eastern Canada.

“This is a great day for groSolar and
even a better day for those dedicated to mitigating global
warming,’’ groSolar CEO Jeff Wolfe said. “The combined assets
and expertise of the two companies will enable us to put more solar on more
roofs across the U.S. and Canada.’’

“We share the same values, mission and
goals,’’ said Bob Maynard, President of Energy Outfitters.

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Champlain Valley Exposition to Host January Business After Hours
ESSEX JUNCTION -- If you are looking for a fun evening and some great silent auction bargains from local businesses and merchants, plan on attending the Ambassadors Silent Auction and Taste of the Chamber on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Champlain Valley Exposition (CVE).
Champlain Valley Exposition, a non-profit organization, is home to many of Vermonts biggest events, including the annual Champlain Valley Fair, Rock Maple Snocross Racing, Vermont Flower Show, Everything Equine (named a Top Ten 2007 Vermont Chamber event), the Vermont Balloon and Music Festival, Spring and Fall Essex Crafts, Vermont Quilt Festival, NSRA Street Rods and the Champlain Valley Antiques Festival to name just a few of more than 100 special events.

Burlington, VT December 8, 2006 Northfield Savings Bank has become the new Presenting Sponsor of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, Burlingtons annual 10-day community celebration.

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December 5, 2006, HINESBURG, VERMONT -- Kestrel Health Information, Inc., publishers of leading medical product directories including: WoundSource, IncontinenceSource, and DermProducts, has moved from Bristol to Hinesburg, Vermont.
"Our new building will offer us the space and flexibly we need to continue our growth into new markets including our expansion on the web," says president and publisher Jeanne Cunningham. "We wanted a space that would both accommodate our growing number of employees and allow us more space during production for layouts."
"This is an exciting time for Kestrel to be joining Hinesburg", says Miranda Henry, managing editor and Hinesburg resident. "This community is in a phase of great growth and development. We feel Kestrel and Hinesburg will compliment each other as both grow and expand their impact."
New Address:
P.O. Box 189
206 Commerce Street
Hinesburg, VT 05461
Phone: 802-482-4000
Fax: 802-329-2077

Northern Lights Home Inspection offers Energy Services

Matt Sargent of Northern Lights Home Inspection is now offering Energy Efficiency Services to area residents. Sargent has been conducting residential and commercial energy efficiency analyses since 1992 for clients such as VT Gas, Efficiency Vermont, EPA Energy Star program, State of Vermont and all major Vermont electrical utilities.

Woodstock-- The Woodstock, Vermont, office of LandVest, Inc., a Boston based real estate firm and the Christies affiliate for the northeast, announces the addition of Janine Williamson Kanzler, Project Manager to its team of real estate sales personnel.

Janine has lived in Vermont most of her life and began her real estate experience in the 1980s with Georgina Williamson, Inc. in Woodstock. Janine brings an extensive knowledge of the Upper Valley area and historical insight of Woodstock to the LandVest team.
If you are considering listing your property for sale, or looking to buy that perfect new home, Janine can be reached at 802-457-4977 or [email protected].

OPTIMA COMPUTERS KICKS OFF HOLIDAYS WITH MAIN STREET GRAND OPENING AND A HOLIDAY GIVE-A-WAY
Main Street Location in Brattleboro Offers Convenience to Local Businesses and a Safe Haven for Area Kids
Brattleboro, VT Just in time for the Holiday Season 2006, Optima Computers has opened its newest location on Main Street in downtown Brattleboro. The newest Optima Computers retail operation features nearly 5,000 square feet of space that in addition to Optima Computers Sales and Service, will also the include the companys Gaming Zone brand, a favorite destination for many of the areas youths. The addition of this location adds to the Optima Computers locations at 845 Putney Road in Brattleboro and 17 Rockingham Street in Bellows Falls.

Champlain College presented six student entrepreneurs with BYOBiz Cornerstone Awards in November. The students were honored by the College for their entrepreneurial achievement as part of the inaugural group in the College's new BYOBiz (Bring-Your-Own-Business) program.
The Cornerstone Award recipients were:
Peter Bruhn and Peter Jewett, students who successfully launched an e-business called Go Trading Post (http://www.gotradingpost.com), which is associated with eBay. The two Business majors operate their business in Burlington.
Ben Haulenbeek, a Multimedia and Graphics Design major and founder of Haulenbeek Photography (http://benhaulenbeek.com). His future entrepreneurial endeavors including a book and an e-commerce business.

Jeff Schoellkopf Design/The Design Group was presented with an AIA award for green and affordable housing for the planning and design of Cobb Hill Cohousing at a ceremony at the AIA National Convention in Los Angeles.
Cobb Hill, in Hartland, VT, is a resident developed housing and farm restoration project, with a deep commitment to environmental sustainability, cooperative community development, and organic agricultural micro enterprises. Schoellkopf Design provided planning, architectural design, and construction administration services for the project.
"We're honored by the award, and pleased that the AIA is recognizing the importance of integrating green design in affordable housing. We have to thank the amazing group of dedicated residents at Cobb Hill for their commitment and vision to develop this project," says Schoellkopf.

Ms. Clark is a care management special projects coordinator for The Vermont Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont's HMO affiliate. She is cited for her commitment to customer-driven excellence, her professionalism and dedication, and for her detailed and thorough knowledge of the business processes. An outside vendor stated, "Kathleen Clark is the standard which all employees should strive to emulate. BCBSVT is extremely fortunate to have her in their employment."
Ms. Smith is a senior claims analyst in the claims entry unit. She is cited for the high standards she sets for herself, for her knowledge and dedication, and for her willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty. A co-worker stated, "Nancy is always the one that can visualize and champion all the positive aspects of any challenge she is faced with."