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Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont Foundation set new records in its fundraising activities on behalf of the university during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2016, surpassing historic milestones reached a year ago for both commitments and receipts from donors. New fundraising commitments hit an all-time record of $76,758,513, surpassing the prior
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont received an Administration for Community Living grant that will provide $178,500 each year for three years to expand legal services for at-risk older adults.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin today said results from the groundwater testing at two industrial sites in Chittenden County showed perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in monitoring wells at both sites: IBM in Essex Junction, and the former Hercules Incorporated manufacturing facility in Colchester.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) State Director Linda Rossi recently announced Area Business Advisor Brian DeClue as VtSBDC’s 2016 Vermont State Star. DeClue is the Area Business Advisor for Rutland and Bennington counties. DeClue was nominated by his peers for successfully serving southwestern Vermont small businesses.
Vermont Business Magazine Over the last 35 years, Vermont has grown to become known as the ‘Gold Standard’ of domiciles in the Captive Insurance industry and is held up as the model of sound regulation by other domiciles. This month marks the 35th anniversary of Vermont’s captive insurance legislation signed into law by Governor Richard Snelling.
Vermont Business Magazine Fitch Ratings assigns a 'AA' rating to the following Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) bonds: $10,140,000 multiple purpose bonds, series 2016 C; $20,220,000 million multiple purpose bonds, series 2016 D. Additionally, Fitch affirms the ratings on approximately $227 million in parity debt (see full list below).
Vermont Business Magazine According to the Dunne Campaign, Matt Dunne, Democratic candidate for governor, has received endorsements from more than six dozen current, former and future state legislators, including dozens of people Matt served with during the eleven years he spent in the House and Senate.
Vermont Business Magazine Today, Sue Minter for Vermont announced support from artists and authors from across Vermont. “Our vibrant creative economy is a cornerstone of Vermont that I will champion as governor,” said Minter. She notes that Vermont is ranked #2 in the country for the number of visual artists and writers per capita.
by Bruce Lisman A strong economy is the foundation for building a more prosperous Vermont and improving our overall quality of life. A dynamic economy that generates new jobs and better careers will raise living standards and make Vermont attractive to young families looking to put down roots.
by Lisa Ventriss, President of Vermont Business Roundtable Jon Margolis’s commentary in VTDigger, entitled “Why Vermont Has Little to Fear From Florida" (July 10th) identified some interesting information regarding income tax filers, issues that can impact their mobility, and the demographics of those entering and leaving Vermont.
Vermont Businiess Magazine Marathon Health, based in Winooski and one of the nation's leading providers of worksite health centers, today announced that Goldman Sachs completed a $30 million equity investment and minority position in the company.
Vermont Business Magazine It seems to have little to do with median household income, taxes or beach front property. People are more likely to love their jobs where there aren't so many...