Current News
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Access Energy to Build Major Clean Energy Plant in Ludlow
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U.S. Department of Labor Announces $1.6 Million to Train Vermont Workers
for
Careers in the IT Industry
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has announced a
grant
of nearly $1.6 million to train workers for careers in the information
technology (IT) industry. The grant, awarded to the Vermont Governor's
IT
Training Initiative, is part of a training effort funded under the
President's High Growth Job Training Initiative, a strategic plan that
emphasizes partnerships to prepare workers for jobs in America's fastest
growing and economically vital industries.
"Vermont's information technology sector needs skilled workers," said
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "This nearly $1.6 million grant will
help
workers with mentoring, internships, apprenticeships and other
supportive
services that will help them get jobs and succeed in this industry."
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Mount Snow Completes Sale of Haystack
MOUNT SNOW, VERMONT - June 30, 2005 - Mount Snow Ltd. has announced that
it has completed the sale of Haystack Ski Resort in Wilmington, Vermont to
a
group of local businesspersons known collectively as Tyringham Ridge.
This is great news for community residents and businesses, said Stan
Hansen, President and Managing Director of Mount Snow Ltd. Were hoping
that this investment triggers further investment within our Valley.
Entered into on March 30, the Purchase and Sale Agreement provided for a
$5,000,000 purchase price and included a two year right of first refusal
on
certain non-operational lands owned by Mount Snow.
This transaction allows us to fully concentrate our efforts on Mount
Snow,
while encouraging Haystack to realize its full potential, commented
Hansen.
The synergy were working towards achieving is exciting.
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Sara Burczy joins Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont
as the new Wellness and Community Outreach Coordinator
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Hammer Fit is Vermonts newest health and fitness center. The club offers Hammer Strength training equipment. The equipment is designed for joint comfort and natural planes of motion. The facility houses plenty of treadmills, cross trainers, bikes and elliptical trainers. Operations Director Jason Lefebvre states, The equipment is perfect for people of all fitness levels and it is ideal for people rehabilitating injuries.
Hammer Fit brings a fresh attitude towards health and fitness. Personal Trainers set up all new members with a workout routine and goal assessment. There is also a Yolates studio located in the Essex Shoppes Complex. Yolates offers yoga, pilates, and a number of core classes.
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The Women Business Owners Network (WBON) welcomes the following new members:
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Vermont Department of Employment and Training
Vermont Unemployment Press Release
June 17, 2005
For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael Griffin, 802-828-4153
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Secretary of Human Services Michael K. Smith Announces Change in Leadership for the Department for Children and Families
Agency of Human Services Secretary Michael K. Smith has announced that James Morse will retire as Commissioner of the Department for Children and Families on September 30, 2005. Commissioner Morse stepped down from the bench in February of 2003 to accept the leadership position in what was then the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.
Commissioner Morse focused his energies on strengthening early childhood care, health and education, and leading the Department through the substantial reorganization of the Agency of Human Services.
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Merryn Rutledge, President of ReVisions, has published Strategic Planning Guide for Leaders of Small Organizations, a complete planning guide for organizations in all sectors. Since 1995 Merryn has been assisting leaders in envisioning excellence and recreating their organizations through planning, leadership development, organizational assessment, and coaching. Strategic Planning Guide is available from www.revisions.org.
The Guide enables organizations to use specific planning tools to match their needs and resources, and to adjust plans in order to remain agile. Contents include sections on involving the right people in planning, scanning the environment in and around the organization, analyzing strengths and gaps, and creating vision, goals and an annual plan.
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Montpelier, VT June 20, 2005 Capital City Press, Inc. of Montpelier, VT has announced that Mr. Kenneth W. Rapp, of Stowe VT, is promoted to Vice President of Human Resources.
The announcement was made by Gary Kittredge, President and COO, who said, In recognition of his contribution and commitment to Capital City Press (CCP), I am very pleased to announce Kens promotion. In addition to his human resource accountabilities, Ken will play a key role in the strategic management of the business. Ken has worked hard to develop the human side of our business, and the Printing Industry of America has recognized CCP as a BEST WORKPLACE IN AMERICA for three years in a row.
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SERIOUS FUN: Champlain College students create a video game about dangers of mercury for Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
In the entertainment industry today, animated movies are developed concurrently with video games based on those movies---The Incredibles and Madagascar are two recent examples. Champlain College students are mimicking that industry trend this summer, but instead of a story about espionage, comedy or romance, the students have a higher goal: educating youngsters about the dangers of mercury.
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SIT Receives $50,000 Anonymous Gift for Scholarship for Women
Scholarship Honors Dr. Karen Blanchard
BRATTLEBORO -- An anonymous donor recently gave $50,000 to the School for International Training (SIT) to endow a new scholarship in honor of SIT Associate Professor Karen Blanchard. The Karen Stromgren Blanchard Scholarship for Women is designated for women who wish to undertake graduate or professional development work in SITs intercultural leadership program. The school offers a broad array of studies in nonprofit leadership and management, ranging from sustainable development to conflict transformation and international education.