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Vermont Business MagazineChristopher CShaddock Jrhas been appointed the Director of Business Development for the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce.
Vermont Business MagazineCastleton University recently received word from the office of Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy that its TRiO Upward Bound program has been funded for five more years at $1.3 million to serve 63 high school students in Rutland County attending the target schools of Fair Haven Union High School, Mill River Union High School, Poultney High School, Rutland Se
by US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) President Trump's budget is morally obscene and bad economic policy.
Vermont Business MagazineAn online business directory, also known as a phony yellow pages, has violated the Vermont Consumer Protection Act, according to a lawsuit filed today by Vermont Attorney General TJDonovan.
Vermont Business Magazine Community Bank NA has announced its continued support of the Financial Futures Program at Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO). The $5,000 donation will support Vermonters with low and moderate incomes on their path to financial well-being.
by Rob Roper Governor Phil Scott came into office pledging to put Vermont’s wounded economy back on the right track. After one legislative session he gets high marks for accomplishing an important first step in saving the patient: stopping the bleeding.
Vermont Busines Magazine Vermont Gas is now making it easier for homeowners in mobile home communities to save money and reduce their energy needs. Vermont Gas’ new Mobile Home Pilot Program is designed to identify and repair leaky air ducts and upgrade insulation in the roof and floor of mobile homes.
Vermont Business Magazine Burlington Electric today launched its first ever electric vehicle (EV) rebate incentive program, through which members of the Burlington community will be eligible for a $1,200 rebate on the purchase or lease of a new EV with an MSRP of less than $50,000 (eg, not Tesla).
Vermont Business MagazineTick season has arrived, but the Vermont Health Department says Vermonters can enjoy being outside in our beautiful state by knowing how to avoid ticks and their bite.Visitors to thehealthvermont.gov/BeTickSmartwebsite will find information and resources about how to avoid ticks and what to do if you find one.
Vermont Business MagazineThe Cancer Patient Support Foundation (CPSF) announced that they have reached a $2 million milestone in funds that they have awarded directly to local cancer patients and their families.
Vermont Business Magazine In an area where nearly 1 out of 4 high school students in the North Country Supervisory Union reported being a current smoker, Northeast Kingdom Learning Services is preparing for new and expanded partnerships to advance tobacco prevention - with the help of a Community Prevention Grant from the Vermont Department of Health.
Vermont Business Magazine Howard Center’s Chittenden Clinic recently announced that it is providing services to 1,000 people between its two sites. In addition, the Clinic, which principally treats opioid addictions,has reduced its waitlist from 750 people in 2013 to fewer than 90 in 2017. The average wait time is 40-50 days.