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by Mike Smith Since our earliest days as a nation, America has been the hotbed of entrepreneurship in the world — a place where hard work and ambition can turn a dream into economic success. But recent polling data, and the unexpected popularity of two presidential candidates, suggests many Americans have lost confidence in significant parts of our economic system.
Vermont Business Magazine The Community College of Vermont (CCV) held its graduation ceremony Saturday at Norwich University’s Shapiro Field House. More than 550
Vermont Business Magazine In 2011, Vermont experienced two extraordinary storms. In the late spring, rains caused Lake Champlain to rise to its highest level on record. At the end of August Tropical Storm Irene hit. Researchers suggest more extreme weather could be on the way.
Vermont Business Magazine - In an effort to build on health care cost containment efforts that have been a priority since he came to office, Governor Peter Shumlin has signed a law to make Vermont the first state in the US to require greater transparency of drug manufacturers when they increase the prices of prescription medications.
Vermont Business Magazine - Renowned researcher, Dr. Esther Sternberg, presents concepts from her best-selling book. Southwestern Vermont Health Care, with support from the Susan Sebastian Foundation, is proud to host Dr. Esther Sternberg at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Arkell Pavilion on the campus of the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, VT.
Vermont Business Magazine - by Jeffrey R Wakefield It’s the height of irony. Irrigation systems designed to buffer farmers from the effects of a warming planet may be causing them to think their local area is cooler and wetter than it is, says research published June 1 in the journal Global Environmental Change -- perceptions that other studi
by Joyce Marcel Vermont Business Magazine Unless you’re Abenaki, everyone in Vermont is an immigrant. So it doesn’t seem too far-fetched, given a shrinking population, a significant amount of empty housing stock and an expanding job market, that immigration might look like a smart way for a city to go. Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras certainly thinks so.
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims fell dramatically last week to under 500 for the first time in nearly three months. Still, claims are running a bit higher versus a year ago.
Vermont Business Magazine The first graduating class of Castleton University passed across the stage at its 229th Commencement ceremony on May 7, brin
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin today at the new I-89 interchange in Waterbury signed the FY 2017 Transportation Bill, which approves $612,574,418 in infrastructure improvements and maintenance of the state’s highways, bridges, rail lines, and airports.
Vermont Business Magazine Brattleboro’s newly formed Parks and Plazas, Inc introduced the final stage of the Brooks House's $24 million redevelopment project to a community crowd of over 200 Wednesday.
Vermont Business Magazine Southern Vermont College Director of Athletics Michael McDonough announced on June 1 the naming of Ashley Hodges as the new Assistant Director of Athletics for SVC, as the Bennington college was one of 26 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III members to be awarded with the Association’s diversity grants for the 2016-17 acade