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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) is seeking director candidates for four positions on the Board of Directors that will open in May of 2017. VEC's twelve-member board is responsible for setting policy for the member-owned electric distribution utility, which serves approximately 32,000 members in northern Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Ben & Jerry's fans looking for the latest in daring flavors will be delighted to discover six new tasty treats developed by the company's outrageous Flavor Gurus. Whether dairy-less or dairy-full, these new, incredibly indulgent ice cream and Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert flavors are full of the chunks and swirls fans have come to expect.
Vermont Business Magazine Union Institute & University is expanding its Veterans in Union living allowance stipend opportunity nationwide to Vermont veterans. As a Yellow Ribbon University, and recently named a 2017 Military-Friendly School, Union is committed to serving the unique needs of veterans.
Vermont Business MagazineThe Vermont Environmental Careers and Opportunities (ECO) AmeriCorps program is seeking partners interested in hosting a talented AmeriCorps member this coming 2017-2018 service year. Towns and organizations with identified environmental project and outreach needs are encouraged toapply.
Vermont Business Magazine Fast Companytoday announced its annual ranking of the world’sMost Innovative Companiesfor 2017, honoring leading enterprises and rising newcomers that exemplify the best in nimble business and impactful innovation.
Vermont Business MagazineSuicide is the 8thleading cause of death in the state ofVermont. To help prevent this tragic loss of life, volunteer advocates from theVermontchapter of theAmerican Foundation for Suicide Preventionare visiting the state capitol onThursday, February 16thto share resources and information about suicide prevention with their legislators.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Teddy Bear Company’s recently held Sweetheart Bear fundraiser has raised a record $7,000 to benefit Make-A-Wish Vermont.
Public Assets Institute On one level, Governor Phil Scott’s first budget proposal provides a useful lesson. He showed it’s relatively easy to reduce or eliminate a state budget “gap,” at least on paper. You just move the problem into a different account.
Vermont Business MagazineThe Vermont Air National Guard confirmed today that Airmen and aircraft from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing are returning home after a three month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in the Middle East. Approximately, 300 Airmen from the wing will be returning home to Vermont by the end of February.
Vermont Business Magazine FreshTracks Capital III, LPhas further investedin Burlington-based THINKMD, a registered Vermont Benefit Corporation. THINKMD is a global healthcare innovation company founded by University of Vermont Medical Center pediatricians Barry Finette and Barry Heath.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott declared Wednesday, February 15 as Recovery Day in Vermont, recognizing those who experience the effects of mental illness, addictions, and co-occurring conditions in the state and nationwide. “It is my honor to proclaim today Recovery Day.
Vermont Business Magazine CFA Society Vermont has announced that Champlain College has won the first CFA Institute Research Challenge in Vermont and now advances to the Americas Regional in Seattle, WA, on April 6 and 7, where it will compete against universities from the United States, Canada and Latin America.