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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) has been awarded a $5,000 contribution from Citizens Bank in support of VCLF’s Microlending Technical Assistance Program.

Vermont Business Magazine With a goal of expanding access to safe drinking water to underserved children and families in the developing world, Pure Water for the World, Inc, based in Rutland.announced last week the acquisition of Michigan-based nonprofit, Safe Water Team.

Vermont Business MagazineThe Vermont Teddy Bear Company announces a special fundraiser for Valentine’s Day to benefit Make-A-WishVermont: bidding on a custom-made Teddy bear named One-of-a-Kind Sweetheart Bear. “This Bear is special in so many ways,” says Bear Brand Manager Abigail Temeles.

Vermont Business Magazine With offices in South Burlington and Bridport, Vermont System Integrators, Inc announces the acquisition of Reef Radio Electronics of Key Largo, Florida. System Integrators.

Vermont Business Magazine Representatives from Citizens Bank presented the Vermont Foodbank with $10,000 to support VeggieVanGo, a Foodbank program that provides individuals with the fresh food where and when they need it. “Citizens Bank is a leader in the work of addressing hunger in Vermont.

Vermont Business MagazineThe Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces the availability of grant funds for the purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of Vermont specialty crops, defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture crops (including honey, hops, and maple syrup), and nursery crops (including Christmas trees and floricul

Vermont Business Magazine CFA Society Vermont is pleased to announce they will be holding their first annual Local Research Challenge which will be held in Burlington on February 8. The CFA Institute Research Challenge is an annual global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis.

by Mike Smith There is a battle going on that ultimately may have more of a lasting impact on this country than any executive order President Donald Trump recently signed. The president and much of America’s national media seem to be on a quest to delegitimize one another. No one is backing down.

Leonine Public Affairs Significant political attention in Vermont this week focused on the executive order President Trump signed concerning immigration. That’s not to say that there wasn’t other activity in the Statehouse this week--there was actually quite a bit.

Bernie SandersUSSenator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement Saturday afterUSDistrict Court Senior Judge James LRobart temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order barring entry by people from seven predominantly Muslim nations.

Patrick Leahy The President’s hostility toward the rule of law is not just embarrassing, it is dangerous.He seems intent on precipitating a constitutional crisis.He fired the nation’s top law enforcement official for recognizing that his so-called ‘travel ban’ was indefensible.It is in fact an arbitrary and shameful attempt to discriminate against Muslims.

Vermont Business Magazine Spoon and bowl manufacturers around the world are taking note of Ben & Jerry's newest innovation.