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Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund Announces New Executive Director

Mon, 11/28/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

Montpelier The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (www.vsjf.org) announced today that Ellen Kahler has been named its new Executive Director. I am very excited about this new opportunity, said Kahler. The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund is an innovative, forward-thinking nonprofit that uses an array of sustainable economic development strategies to create livable jobs, promote vibrant, economically diverse communities, develop new market sectors and business networks, and enhance our overall quality of life for generations to come.

The Physical Therapy Practice Personalized PT Debuts A New Website

Fri, 11/25/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

Personalized PT debuts a comprehensive new website designed to inform the community about physical therapy techniques, injury prevention, and performance enhancement at work or play.
www.Personalized-PT.com went live this week as part of ongoing effort by Personalized PT (of Stowe and Morrisville) to inform, engage, and enlighten their patients and the community on preventing injuries& and the benefits of manual physical therapy if one should occur.
Stowe and Morrisville, VT November 17, 2005 Personalized PT

New Gallery Opening in Waterbury

Sun, 11/20/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11-21-05
JULIE RUTH STUDIO & GALLERY OPENING DECEMBER 1, 2005
CONTACT:
Julie Ruth
802-730-2527
julie@julieruthstudio.com
Waterbury, VT On Thursday, December 1, 2005, a new gallery will open its doors in Waterbury. Julie Ruth Studio & Gallery is located at 23 South Main Street, above the popular pub and brewery The Alchemist. Julie Ruth, a painter, and her husband Shannon Matthew Long, a sculptor, are the proprietors.

Local Author Donates Her New Book To Help Fill The Food Shelves

Sat, 11/19/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

Here are just a few of the topics covered in the manual:
1. Find out the steps you need to take to be sure of a successful used car buying experience.
2. Learn the questions you should ask a dealer or private owner before you even go to look at a used car.
3. Uncover those ýhiddený problems the dealers don't want you to know about, and are not listed on a CARFAX report.
4. Negotiate your best deal, and save the upper hand for last. Literally squeeze every penny out of the sale. Youýll have the dealer crying ýuncle!ý

Medicine on Everest: The Ultimate Wilderness

Sun, 11/13/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

Guest lecturer, Luanne Freer, MD, FACEP, will present "Medicine on Everest: The Ultimate Wilderness" on Thursday, January 19, 2006 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, Vermont. This lecture is part of the 24th Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Winter Conference of the Physician Assistant Academy of Vermont (PAAV). The lecture is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 to benefit the Himalayan Rescue Association - USA.

Imminent Choices in Health Care Explored at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont

Wed, 11/09/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

Imminent Choices in Health Care Explored at
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Issues Conference
Creative innovation as an opportunity to change and improve established health care systems, how the next 25 years will redefine the health care landscape, and what individuals can do to improve their health and well being were among a variety of topics addressed recently by a panel of national experts who met in Burlington.

Champlain College Workforce Development Center announced

Tue, 11/08/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

Champlain College President David F. Finney was joined by Governor Jim Douglas today as he announced the creation of the Champlain College Workforce Development Center.
The Center ushers in the next phase of Champlain Colleges efforts to support Vermonts workforce development and the needs of the states businesses and professionals. The new initiative enhances the Colleges capacity to be a catalyst for economic development.

Tuition assistance available for IT training through Vermont Information Technology Center and Champlain College

Thu, 11/03/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

Do you need additional information technology education to move up the career ladder? Have some IT experience but need more to land a job? Through a new federal grant, the Vermont Information Technology Center may be able to help.

Higher costs push GMP earnings down

Mon, 10/31/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

GMP ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS
 
COLCHESTER,
VT…Green Mountain Power Corporation (NYSE: GMP) has announced
consolidated earnings of $0.48 per share of common stock, diluted, for the
third quarter of 2005 compared with consolidated earnings of $0.65 per share of
common stock, diluted, for the same period in 2004. Year to date earnings for
2005 are $1.50 per share, diluted, compared with earnings of $1.70 per share,
diluted for the first nine months of 2004.
Earnings declined in the

Green Mountain Coffee to be sold at McDonald's

Mon, 10/31/2005 - 8:00pm -- tim

McDONALDS® RESTAURANTS IN NEW ENGLAND
& ALBANY, NEW YORK TO
INTRODUCE NEWMANS OWN® ORGANICS
COFFEE
FROM GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS

October 27, 2005 Boston, MA McDonalds restaurants are
partnering with Green Mountain
Coffee Roasters, Inc. to source, roast and package Newmans
Own Organics Blend coffee exclusively
for more than 650 McDonalds restaurants in Massachusetts,
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New
Hampshire, Maine and Albany, NY. This new coffee will be
available beginning November 1 st .

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