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Vermont Business Magazine Williamstown woman wins lease on a new Ram truck by correctly predicting score of Patriots game from Midstate Dodge Chrysler Jeep and Ram and 107.1 Frank-fm. Elaine Owen of Williamstown Vermont readily admits that she doesn’t know a lot about NFL Football. “I’m a Fan, I watch the game every once in a while.
Vermont Business Magazine Generator, the city-supported maker space currently located in Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, will begin remaking itself in December for its move to a new, larger space in Burlington’s South End. On Nov. 30, Generator will close its doors at Memorial Auditorium and the 170-member creative community will move to its new home on Sears Lane.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin today provided an update on Vermont Health Connect open enrollment and highlighted how Obamacare has provided critical health care and financial security to previously uninsured Vermonters. President-elect Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans, who control both the House and the Senate, have promised to repeal Obamacare.
by Robert Macauley, MD This is the time of year for conflicting messages. One day we’re eating turkey with family and friends, giving thanks for all that is good in our lives. The very next day, though, we’re bombarded with ads for all the things we don’t have. It’s tempting to move on quickly — some Black Friday sales actually begin on Thanksgiving itself!
by Nancy Stearns Bercaw UVM More than two million Americans experience some type of a cardiac event every year.
by Governor Peter Shumlin One of the key responsibilities of governing is crafting a budget that reflects Vermonters’ priorities and lives within our means as a state. As we transition this important responsibility to the incoming Administration, it’s worth reviewing the last six years of financial management. Let’s remember where we started.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont State Police is receiving numerous reports of icy road conditions throughout central and eastern Vermont, particularly on Interstate 89 between Middlesex and Berlin, and on Interstate 91 south of St. Johnsbury. Troopers are responding to multiple reports of crashes and other vehicles off the roadways.
by Bill Schubart I’ve tuned out of the endless forensic analyses of how news media failed the electorate. In fact, other than having misread the political and cultural pulse of many Americans, I’m not sure the serious news organizations failed us at all. Many of us were just absent.
Vermont Business Magazine Patients’ needs and a growing emphasis on population health prompted an expansion to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s (SVMC) Diabetes Education Program over the last several months.
by Courtney Harkins US Ski and Snowboard Association In front of a huge hometown crowd and her entire family, Mikaela Shiffrin (Eagle-Vail, CO) shone under pressure to win the Audi FIS Ski World Cup slalom at Vermont’s Killington Mountain. Shiffrin’s win capped off a successful weekend in the east coast that will impact ski racing for decades to come.
Vermont Business Magazine Allegiant Airlines will discontinue service between Burlington International Airport (BTV) and Orlando next year, but BTV has secured a long-term contract with the other airlines serving the airport. BTV has been working over the past 12 months with all airlines serving the airport to establish a new contract agreement.
Vermont Business Magazine As another holiday season arrives, Vermonters’ generous spirits will be on full display, especially their charitable giving. But Vermonters should be careful.