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Vermont Business MagazineA few months before Tropical Storm Irene devastated much of central and southern Vermont in August 2011, rain and snow melt caused tributaries to swell, resulting in the highest-ever Lake Champlain water levels.
Vermont Business Magazine The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has named Union Bank its Vermont Guaranteed Lender of the Year for the fourth year running. This recognition from USDA Rural Development reflects Union Bank’s dedication to helping families achieve the dream of homeownership and their commitment to customer service.
by Jeff Forward Only three US states were countries before joining the Union. Ask any American to name these three states, and most will probably name Texas, “the Lone Star State.” Many might also be able to then tell you that Hawaii, which only became a state in 1959, was a country before it was folded into these United States.
Vermont Business Magazine Choosing where to attend college is a life-changing decision, one that the majority of students (and their parents) research diligently. For many, their choice turns out to be the right one. But some students, once enrolled, find that the culture, cost, or curriculum at their current school isn't suited to their needs.
Vermont Business Magazine Burlington’s McKenzie Natural Artisan Deli is introducing a month-long promotion that offers locals the chance to give back: for every sandwich sold during the month of July, McKenzie will donate one dollar to non-profits Ta-Kum-Ta and Vermont Foodbank, with a collective donation of up to $10,000.
Public Assets Institute We’re number one. That’s what a recent survey of the best states for working mothers concluded. That’s good news. Vermont ranks high on the three areas the survey rated: child care, work-life balance, and professional opportunities.
Vermont Business Magazine The Burlington Town Center (BTC) and a group of Burlington residents who have been opposing the BTC redevelopment project jointly announced today that a settlement has been reached that will enable the redevelopment project to proceed while addressing many of the concerns that had been raised.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board, awarded a total of $407,834 in Dairy Improvement Grants to 11 dairy farmers, in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Essex, Grand Isle, and Orleans counties, for on-farm infrastructure projects.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Patrick Leahy spoke with Secretary of State Condos on Wednesday to convey his support for the secretary's action not to give a federal commission Vermont voter information.
Vermont Business Magazine received an unprecedented three national awards for Editorial Excellence in 2016 from the Alliance of Area Business Publications at its annual Summer Conference in Dallas June 24. These are the highest awards available to VBM and regional business news publications in the US.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont maintained its "C" grade for manufacturing, says a report from Ball State University.
Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General TJ Donovan announced today that the Attorney General’s Office will host a public forum on the cost of health care in Vermont on July 11th in Burlington. The forum will provide information on how the cost of health care is determined in Vermont and the process for the public to give comments to the Green Mountain Care Board.