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Vermont Business MagazineThe 2016 Stowe Wine & Food Classic again provided a celebration of good food, exquisite wines and refreshing craft beer, thanks to the hard work of Stowe Charities, Inc.
Contribution Supports VT Small Businesses with Financial Consulting & Training
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 United States Attorney Eric Miller has announced his resignation, effectiveFebruary 10, 2017. In 2015, Miller was appointed to his position by President Barack Obama on the recommendation of Senator Patrick Leahy and was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate.
Vermont Business Magazine -Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) joined Senate Select Committee On Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-Va.)Thursdayin introducing legislation that will clarify the permanent membership of the National Security Council (NSC).
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims have been edging down the last four weeks and are running slightly lower than last year. The holidays produce wild swings in these numbers, as retailers, especially, hire then lay off workers in short order. But that dynamic has played itself out.
Vermont Business Magazine As part of the Vision 2020 strategic plan that the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce unveiled last week at their Annual Dinner, the Chamber has launched one of their main promises, a new website. “This new website is a complete overhaul of the former website,” said Matt Harrington, executive director at the Chamber.
Vermont Business MagazineThe Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) has announced a new 3-day innovation fundamentals course that teaches you how to Work Smarter RIGHT NOW - no matter your skill, title or experience. This training is designed to ignite innovation within the people, projects, and cultures of businesses and organizations.
Vermont Business Magazine About 56 Vermont employers, representing nearly 20,000 employees from across the state, gathered at the Capital Plaza Hotel yesterday for the launch of Vermont’s Early Childhood Business Council. The event, which included remarks by Governor Phil Scott, was emceed by Emerson Lynn, editor and co-publisher of the St.
Vermont Business Magazine Representatives Matt Trieber (D-Bellows Falls), Sam Young (D-Glover) and Sarah Copeland-Hanzas (D-Bradford) will file a bill today that would create a statewide family and medical leave insurance program for all working Vermonters. The insurance plan would be separate from insurance one has from an employer.
Vermont Business MagazineApplications are now being accepted for the 2017 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence. The annual award honors the actions taken by Vermonters to conserve and protect natural resources, prevent pollution and promote sustainability.
Vermont Business MagazineHill Farmstead Brewery has been named Best Brewery in the World for the year 2016, as well as Best Brewery in the United States and Vermont, by RateBeer, the world’s largest, most popular beer review and rating website.
Vermont Business Magazine Berkshire Bank Foundation is excited to announce that it has awarded a total of $1,862,265 in grants to nonprofit organizations operating in the Bank's footprint in 2016. The giving represents a 3% increase in contributions compared to 2015.