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by Mike Smith Ten months ago, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused Bill Stenger and Ariel Quiros of using more than $200 million of investor money for purposes other than where it was supposed to go. The SEC described the fraud as a “Ponzi-like scheme.” Quiros was also accused of using money diverted from investor accounts for his own personal benefit.

Vermont Business MagazineVermonters are gearing up for the first major storm of the winter, expected to last intoMondaynight, where accumulation is forecasted statewide between 6 inches to a foot. Vermont Gas Systems has offered the following safety tips to help customers prepare for the winter weather.

Here are some important reminders to consider:

Vermont Business Magazine With Vermont’s biggest snow storm of the year rolling across the regionSundaythroughMondaymorning, and many school districts already calling off school, Governor Phil Scott has declaredMondaya “Powder Day” and is urging regional winter enthusiasts to take full advantage of the excellent conditions.

Leonine Public AffairsVermont State motto “Freedom and Unity” was on full display this week at the State House as politicians from all three major parties joined together to announce an effort to protect Vermonters from President Trump’s Executive Order that cracks down on immigration. Governor Phil Scott, Attorney General TJ Donovan, Lt.

Vermont Business MagazineThe ninth edition of the “Middlebury Maple Run – The Sweetest Half” is scheduled for Sunday, May 7with a starting time of 9 am. The Middlebury Maple Run is one of New England’s “must-do” races and is included in the March 2017 issue of Runners’ World as being one of the country’s best food- and beverage-themed half marathons.

Vermont Business Magazine Katharine Shepherd, Ed.D., a professor and interim associate dean in the College of Education and Social Services (CESS) at the University of Vermont, was endowed in a formal investiture ceremony on February 7 as the inaugural Levitt Family Green and Gold Professor. Following remarks from UVM President Tom Sullivan and CESS Dean Dr. Scott Thomas, Dr.

Vermont Business Magazine The owners of Phoenix Books, a Vermont-owned bookstore with locations in Essex, Burlington, Rutland and Chester, have purchased Woodstock's Yankee Bookshop. Michael DeSanto and Renee Reiner met with Susan Morgan - who bought the shop in 2001 - for the closing on February 1.

Vermont Business Magazine Students and teachers representing nearly 20 schools from across Vermont crowded into the Statehouse Cafeteria in Montpelier on Wednesday along with legislators, government officials, and Vermont Farm to School Network leaders to celebrate Farm to School Awareness Day and honor 2017 grant winners.

Vermont Business MagazineThe USChamber of Commerce Foundation announced today the second cohort of participants in its Talent Pipeline Management Academy, a program supported by a $2.5 million grant from USA Funds. Talent Pipeline Management (TPM), the U.S.

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont legislators from the House and Senate introduced on Thursday legislation anticipated to raise as much as $10 million per year to support affordable housing in Vermont and reduce homelessness. The bills propose a $2 per night Occupancy Fee on hotel, motel and AirBnB guests, which will fund a newly created Workforce and Supportive Housing Fund.

Vermont Business MagazineThe USDepartment of Agriculture (USDA) seeks grant applications from rural businesses interested in increasing their bottom line through performing energy efficiency upgrades or installing renewable energy systems. USDA Rural Development is accepting applications until March 31for funding through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).