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Vermont Business Magazine Black Friday is right around the corner and Americans will be rushing to the registers with their credit cards. To help show where people have been most responsible with their cards, financial technology company SmartAsset has released their second annual study on places with the least credit card debt.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont's Rising Stars were honored Thursday evening at the DoubleTree in South Burlington with both Governor Shumlin and Governor-elect Scott in attendance. The Rising Stars program was established by Vermont Business Magazine in 2010 to highlight the accomplishments and contributions made by our youth in Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Due to training requirements, the Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing night flying schedule will be extend until Friday, November 18, 2016. The evening flights are scheduled to occur Monday, November 14, 2016 through Friday, November 18, 2016.
Vermont Business Magazine Angry Orchard and Eden Specialty Cider has announced the release of Understood in Motion 01, a new collaboration cider born of friendship among two Northeast cider makers, as well as a shared commitment to raising awareness of the American cider industry. This cider is Angry Orchard's first American collaboration.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin, AHS Secretary Hal Cohen, and DCF Commissioner Ken Schatz have announced that the average Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefit will increase for most Vermont households this year. Last winter the average benefit was $699; That will rise to $865 this year.
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims rose last week. Claims have been rising this fall with only a brief respite, while running even year-to-year. Among industrial sectors, Manufacturing and Construction claims were both up for the week.
Vermont Business Magazine To commemorate their 25th Anniversary, Ledyard National Bank celebrated its community by honoring five local non-profit organizations. The five non-profits as chosen by the Ledyard employees were The Family Place (Norwich and Hartford, Vermont), The Good Neighbor Health Clinics, The Haven, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Shumlin on Thursday signed a proclamation declaring November 13-19, 2016, as Vermont Apprenticeship Week, stating that “the advancement and well-being of the United States depends upon the continued development of workers skilled in their chosen fields”. The proclamation coincides with “National Apprenticeship Week” activities sponsored
Vermont Business Magazine Norwich University honors all veterans with a Corps of Cadets Review Parade with university leadership as well as special remarks from Brigadier General Jeffrey A Farnsworth, Norwich Class of 1986.
Vermont Business Magazine The City of Burlington has established CommunityStat, which will attempt to reverse the opioid crisis by approaching it as a public health challenge that requires collaboration and coordination of efforts among all the community stakeholders engaged in responding to it.
Vermont Business Magazine Agriculture is at the core of Vermont’s economy, and it is an essential part of the environmental stewardship education at Sterling College.
Vermont Business Magazine City of Burlington voters on Tuesday passed the four ballot questions related to economic development in the city. Questions #1 and #2 was related to Sustainable Infrastructure Bonds necessary to implement the first five years of the City’s 10-Year Capital Plan. The plan addresses infrastructure improvements and funding to replace firetrucks.