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Vermont Business Magazine In an effort to increase the participation of women, transgender and gender non-conforming workers in the construction trades, HELM Construction Solutions of Brattleboro has released “Breaking Down Gender Bias: A Toolkit for Construction Business Owners”.
by Timothy McQuiston State Auditor Doug Hoffer today released a report on Vermont’s statewide health information network. Hoffer concluded that despite millions being spent on it, the state has no idea whether or not the network has improved health outcomes. The Vermont Health Information Exchange (VHIE), is managed by the Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc (VITL).
Vermont Business Magazine Thanks to the efforts of the Montpelier Energy Advisory Committee, the City of Montpelier is getting a significant portion of its electricity from the sun.
Vermont Business Magazine Poultney Mettowee Natural Resource Conservation District (PMNRCD) has been awarded a $28,000 grant as part of Vermont’s Clean Water Fund to identify sources of stormwater runoff and propose high priority stormwater mitigation projects.
Vermont Business Magazine Commissioner Michael Pieciak announced today that the Department of Financial Regulation will launch a number of initiatives designed to combat elder financial abuse in Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims rose slightly last week but remain low. Overall, claims have been static and are running marginally higher in 2016 than in 2015. For the week of September 24, 2016, there were 353 claims, up 3 from the previous week's total and 67 more than they were a year ago.
by Mike Smith This past week Governor Peter Shumlin surprised many when he announced that he would select and appoint a replacement for retiring Vermont Supreme Court Justice John Dooley.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Lottery Commission (VLC) announced today the resignation of Executive Director, Greg Smith, effective October 14. Smith is pursuing another opportunity after running Vermont's Lottery for over four years.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Friday the selection of Bill Stritzler as its 2016 Citizen of the Year. Stritzler’s contributions to Vermont will be celebrated at an awards dinner on Wednesday, November 16 at Smugglers’ Notch Resort.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) has announced the distribution of $500,000 in patronage capital funds to member-owners in 2016. Patronage capital is each member’s share of remaining funds after the cooperative utility pays its operating expense.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont property owner William Jennison of Johnson settled claims that he filed a false lead paint compliance document for his rental property in violation of Vermont consumer protection and lead laws. “The Department of Health and Attorney General’s Office continue their vigorous enforcement of Vermont’s lead laws.
Vermont Business Magazine “How have Vermonters been affected by implicit bias in interacting with law enforcement?” Attorney General Bill Sorrell has convened a working group including representatives from other governmental and non-governmental organizations to hear Vermonters’ perspectives on this issue and make recommendations regarding training for law enforcement to the Ve