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MyWebGrocer acquires Buy4Now US operations

Sun, 09/14/2008 - 8:00pm -- tim

September 15, 2008 Colchester VT: MyWebGrocer announced today that is has completed the acquisition of the Buy4Now US operations. Buy4Now provides e-commerce solutions to grocery retailers. Under this acquisition, Buy4Now USA, located in New York, will operate as a subsidiary of MyWebGrocer. This will add retailers such as A&P, Roche Brothers and New Seasons Market to the MyWebGrocer client list. The majority of retail grocers engaged in e-commerce on the East Coast will now be clients of MyWebGrocer.

CCS Joins Vermont Higher Education Council

Fri, 09/12/2008 - 8:00pm -- tim

This past April, the Vermont Department of Education approved CCS to confer the Master of Fine Arts Degree and One- and Two-Year Certificates in Cartooning. This was the result of a nearly two-year application process for CCS, including self-study reports and reviews, and an onsite evaluation of its curriculum, facilities and resources, operations, students, faculty, staff, and governance.

Bill funding Vermont transportation needs clears House, sent to President

Thu, 09/11/2008 - 8:00pm -- tim

Bill funding Vermont transportation needs clears House, sent to President
Washington, D.C. Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) supported and the House passed HR 6532, the Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act, to address a projected shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund and restore more than $8 billion in federal funding for states.
The bill, which has cleared the Senate and will now be sent to the president for his signature, restores over $47 million in federal transportation funding for Vermont's roads and bridges.

Vermont Launches 'Apples to iPods' at Pick Your Own Apple Orchards

Thu, 09/11/2008 - 8:00pm -- tim

Vermont Launches 'Apples to iPods' at Pick Your Own Apple Orchards
WHAT: State of Vermont, Small Dog Electronics and Apple Growers to Announce Annual "Apples to iPods" Promotion
SHELBURNE, Vt. - Visitors to Vermont's pick-your-own orchards will once again have a chance to win an iPod during the second annual "Apples to iPods" fall promotion that will kick off on Sept. 15.
The promotion is sponsored in partnership by Small Dog Electronics, the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing, and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture.

Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie Deployed In Hurricane Ike Disaster Response

Thu, 09/11/2008 - 8:00pm -- tim

Vermont Lt. Governor Brian Dubie Deployed In Hurricane Ike Disaster Response
(MONTPELIER) -- (September 12, 2008) Vermont's Lt. Governor Brian Dubie has been deployed by the United States Air Force to assist in disaster response in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. He will leave Vermont later today.

Vermont State Hospital Receives Full Accreditation by Nation's Premier Health Care Certification Organization

Thu, 09/11/2008 - 8:00pm -- tim

Vermont State Hospital Receives Full Accreditation by Nation's Premier Health Care Certification Organization
Waterbury, VT (September 12, 2008)- By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety, the Vermont State Hospital (VSH) has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.

August Revenue Figures Fall below Targets

Wed, 09/10/2008 - 8:00pm -- tim

FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:  Sept. 11,
2008
 
CONTACT:  Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont
Business Roundtable, 802-865-0410; Tim Volk, Chair, Vermont Business Roundtable,
802-862-8261.
 
Business
Roundtable Releases Third Quarter CEO
Survey
           
(So. Burlington, Vt.)  The
chief executives of Vermont’s leading businesses are cautious about sales
prospects for the fall and winter, but they continue to invest in the state’s

Unemployment claims down again, still up over last year

Wed, 09/10/2008 - 8:00pm -- tim

Week Ending September 6, 2008
There were 575 new regular benefit claims for Unemployment Insurance last week, a decrease of 31 from the week before. Altogether 6,030 new and continuing claims were filed, 989 less than a week ago and 1,626 more than a year earlier. In addition, the Department processed 1,778 claims for benefits under Emergency Unemployment Compensation, 2008, a decrease of 23 from last week.
The Unemployment Weekly Report can be found at: http://www.vtlmi.info/

Vermont CEOs predictably cautious about economy

Wed, 09/10/2008 - 8:00pm -- tim

  September 11, 2008
Business Roundtable Releases Third Quarter CEO Survey
(South Burlington) The chief executives of Vermont's leading businesses are cautious about sales prospects for the fall and winter, but they continue to invest in the state's economy hoping for the business climate to improve. The mood of the business community was assessed in the middle of the third quarter and released today by Vermont Business Roundtable Chairman Tim Volk and President Lisa Ventriss.

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