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VermontBiz The University of Vermont Medical Center is among the 2,600 hospitals nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.

Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack. These health crises require swift and proven treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Studies show patients can recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.

VermontBiz Beginning today, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont is setting aside $4 million in federal financial assistance to help Vermont's agricultural producers recover from recent flooding. 

"NRCS recognizes the incredible hardships faced by producers across the state of Vermont," said Travis Thomason, Vermont State Conservationist. "In difficult times like these, it is incredibly important for us to stand by those affected by the flooding so we can get back to being our best."

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Cheese Council has announced the return of the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival in a new location featuring some 40 cheesemakers as well as nearly that many specialty food and beverage producers. On Sunday, August 13 from 11:30 to 4:00, the Festival will be open to the public at the new location, The Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, VT. 

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont's recent storms show just how much damage flooding can cause. Insuring your home or business with a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program can help you prepare for – and recover from – the next flood. The National Flood Insurance Program helps people in areas at high risk of flooding get insured. Managed by FEMA and delivered by a network of more than 50 insurance companies, the NFIP provides flood insurance to property owners, renters and businesses to help them recover faster when floodwaters recede.

VermontBiz The Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs will be touring flood damage in downtown Barre with Mayor Jacob Hemmerick and local legislative leaders at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15, followed by a hearing on flood-related housing damage from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the State House.

VermontBiz The Vermont Bond Bank today announced the first of two closings related to a $46.38 million bond issuance that will finance $26.69 million in new projects in seven towns, two school districts, and one city.

The issuance will additionally provide over 20 Vermont communities a total of $1.5 million in interest savings on existing loans. The savings will benefit Burlington and other flood-impacted communities.

Vermont Business Magazine Casella Waste Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today announced that it has priced the previously announced offering of up to $35.0 million aggregate principal amount of New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (the “Issuer”) Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Project) Series 2020R-2 (the “Bonds”) to be issued under an indenture between the Issuer and the bond trustee, dated as of September 1, 2020 (the “Indenture”). The Bonds represent the drawdown (which would no longer be available to the Company if not occurring by September 2, 2023) of the remainder of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds Series 2020, the initial proceeds of which, in the amount of $40.0 million, were issued in September 2020. 

Vermont Business Magazine Lamoille Health Partners today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Family Practice Associates, an independent primary care provider located at 272 North Main Street in Cambridge, Vermont. Pending final regulatory approval, the transaction will bring a third family medicine practice location to the growing Lamoille Health Partners quality care network. The acquisition aligns with Lamoille Health Partners' commitment to expand consumer access to health and wellness services in the Lamoille Valley to create healthy, thriving communities.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) will launch a new program called CONNEX Vermont on August 22, 2023 which is designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain. CONNEX Vermont is a free, online manufacturer database and connectivity platform for Vermont manufacturers to connect with each other, find local suppliers, discover new business opportunities and manage their supply chains. The goal of the platform is to increase manufacturing growth among Vermont manufacturers along with helping Vermont suppliers better connect with large U.S. manufacturers who need their services. 

Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont have risen to $3.80 per gallon, up 4 cents per gallon from last week's $3.76/g. The lowest price in the state is $3.49/g in Ludlow while the highest is $3.93/g in Morrisville. The national average price of gasoline fell 1 cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.81/g today. 

Vermont Business Magazine Green Mountain Power (GMP) is making it easy for Vermonters to switch to driving an electric vehicle (EV) with its new Try-an-EV program letting customers experience what it is like to own and drive an EV, without a long-term commitment. The subscription service allows customers to select a vehicle and schedule delivery online with a package including charger installation, insurance, maintenance, and 24/7 access to an EV experience team to answer all your questions about driving electric. The service makes it simple for customers to compare the driving experience of different EVs, or simply to see what the switch to EV driving is really like during your commute every day, instead of just a short test drive.

Vermont Business Magazine After three years of planning, the Catamount Community Forest (CCF) in Williston will begin forest management to enhance the forest’s ability to adapt to climate change. In partnership with the University of Vermont, the CCF, which is owned by the Town of Williston, is part of a long-term research project called “Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change,” which will help build a better understanding of how forests can be managed responsibly and adaptively in a changing climate.