July 8, 2008, Brattleboro, VT - FiberMark, a leading producer of specialty covering materials for a variety of applications including office products, publishing and luxury packaging, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the pressboard business of Brownville Specialty Paper Products, based in Brownville, New York.
groSolar Acquires Chesapeake Solar
North American Solar Energy Leader Strengthens Mid-Atlantic Base
July 8, 2008 - White River Jct., VT - groSolar, North America's premier provider of solar energy solutions, announced today the acquisition of Chesapeake Solar, a leading installer of solar energy systems in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Merchants Bank Announces Sale/Lease-Back Agreement of Headquarters
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT-Michael R. Tuttle, President and CEO of Merchants Bank has announced that the Bank entered into two agreements, effecting the sale and lease-back of its principal office, located at 275 Kennedy Drive in South Burlington, Vermont.
Wells River Savings Appoints Judy Lavely Chief Operating Officer
Natick, MA, July 2, 2008 - Better Business Bureau in Eastern MA, ME, RI and VT announced today the winners of the eighth annual Better Business Bureau Local Torch Award for Excellence. The BBB Torch Award honors remarkable businesses committed to promoting ethical business practices.
Brock announces for Franklin County Senate
Swanton, Vt., July 1 -- Former State Auditor Randy Brock has announced that he will be a candidate for State Senator from Franklin County.
"Now more than ever, we need new, energetic leadership in the Legislature to deal with some of the most serious fiscal challenges that Vermont has ever faced," said Brock. "I am ready to roll up my sleeves to help tackle these issues, and I believe I have the track record of working across party lines to solve real problems."
REGIONAL AUTO DEALERS TO SUPPLY VEHICLES
FairPoint Communications Spending $15 million
State Treasurer Urges Vermonters to Speak Up on Rule Changes on Credit Cards
STOWE MOUNTAIN RESORTS HANK LUNDE IS
STOWE BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
Stowe, Vt (July 2,2008) Stowe Area Association named Mt. Mansfield Company Chairman/AIG Stowe Holdings Chairman Hank Lunde as the Stowe Business Person of the Year at their annual meeting and dinner, held at Edson Hill Manor on June 25, 2008.
VEDA APPROVES $8.3 MILLION IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FINANCING
Montpelier, VT (June 30) - The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved $8.3 million in business development financing to support commercial, agricultural and small business projects throughout Vermont. The approved projects total $22.8 million.
"We are pleased to help leverage a significant amount of private financing through the Authority's investment in these business development and expansion projects," said VEDA's Chief Executive Officer Jo Bradley.
The sofi Awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) honor the best food and beverages that the specialty food trade has to offer.
Senate Pro Tem Shumlin and Speaker Symington appoint Arnie Gundersen and Peter Bradford to Public Oversight Panel
Montpelier, Vt (July 1, 2008) - Senate Pro Tem Peter Shumlin and Speaker Gaye
Symington today made their appointments to Public Oversight Panel for
the Comprehensive Vertical Inspection of Vermont Yankee. Senate Pro Tem
Shumlin appointed Arnie Gundersen of Burlington, Vt and Speaker
Symington appointed Peter Bradford of Peru, Vt.
The Oversight Panel was established by the legislature to ensure