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Vermont SBA District Office Low-interest disaster loans from the US Small Business Administration are available to businesses and residents in Vermont following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to damages from severe storms and flooding that began on July 7.

Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office today announced that Andrew Barrows, 22, of Colchester, Vermont, was arraigned on July 14, 2023, on nine felony counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, one felony count of Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, and one misdemeanor count of Voyeurism.  The investigation was initiated when VT-ICAC received a CyberTipline Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an individual was uploading suspected images of child sexual abuse materials to multiple Google accounts. 

Public Assets Institute Thanks to everyone who has reached out after the flooding last week. We're grateful all of our staff and board are safe and sound. But the same cannot be said for our office, much of downtown Montpelier and many other parts of the state. Like so many other businesses on Main Street in Montpelier, our basement office was completely submerged and nothing in it was salvageable. We were able to get into it late last week alongside our officemates at Voices for Vermont's Children. And an amazing group of volunteers showed up and helped us, working tirelessly in the rain and the mud to clear everything out.

Vermont Business Magazine The Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP) is a core part of how NRCS is planning to help producers recover after the devastating floods in Vermont in 2023. With the recent devastating flooding throughout Vermont, the USDA is inviting interested parties to attend an informational meeting regarding the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP). This is a recovery program managed by USDA-NRCS to provide financial and technical assistance to landowners and municipalities to help remove watershed impairments as a result of the most recent flooding.

Vermont Business Magazine Applications open today for state energy departments to access $150 million in workforce development grants through a key home energy savings program championed by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) established under the HOPE for HOMES Act, which passed as part of the historic Inflation Reduction Act last year. 

Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont Health Network announced today that Anya Rader Wallack, PhD, will step down from her role as Senior Vice President for Strategic Communications on September 1. Wallack will return to Brown University as Administrative Director of the Advanced Clinical Translational Research Program, which supports researchers who improve health care delivery and public health practice. She also will continue her work as a professor in the Brown School of Public Health.

Vermont Business Magazine Due to recent and forecasted storms, Green Mountain Power (GMP) is cancelling the in-person option for its upcoming customer Open House, which had been scheduled for Wednesday starting at 5:30 p.m. at GMP’s Sunderland District office. The event will still be live on GMP’s Facebook page starting at 6:00 p.m., with GMP leaders providing company updates and answering customers’ questions. 

Vermont Business Magazine After experiencing torrential downpours and unprecedented flooding in Vermont and other parts of the Northeast, The Salvation Army swiftly activated its Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) response to provide critical assistance to the affected communities. After a series of forceful storms on Monday, the region faced devastating 1-in-100-year floods, leading to widespread destruction of homes, businesses, and essential infrastructure. In light of the pressing need for support, The Salvation Army mobilized its network of trained disaster experts and volunteers to offer aid on the ground.

Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.59 per gallon, up 3.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.56/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.39/g while the highest was $3.73/g, a difference of 34.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.53/g today. 

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation provides the following important flood insurance resources for those impacted by the flood. Including: For individuals or businesses with flood insurance, the first step is to determine if your coverage is provided by a private insurer or through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).  Check your policy or contact your agent if you are unsure.  For individuals or businesses without flood insurance, please be aware that most Homeowners and Commercial Property policies do not provide coverage for losses due to flooding. However, you should contact your agent or insurance company to verify your coverage. You should also file a claim as you will likely need a denial

Vermont Business Magazine The Agency of Agriculture has compiled response & recovery information and resources in recognition of the ongoing State of Emergency. We recognize that many of you are still in places that are unsafe or unstable. Please prioritize your health & safety first, and know you are in our thoughts as we attempt to chart a path to recovery. 

Vermont Business Magazine In response to catastrophic flooding caused by heavy rainfall last week, Vermont Public and the Vermont Community Foundation have joined forces to raise money for the VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023, beginning today through midnight on Sunday, July 23. One hundred percent of the money donated will benefit the VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023, created by the Vermont Community Foundation to help the state recover from the devastating flooding that forced hundreds of people to evacuate and destroyed homes, businesses, and farms. The intense rain cratered roads, triggered mudslides, and flooded downtowns, leaving layers of mud, rubble, and extensive property damage.