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Vermont Gas Systems to offer renewable natural gas to customers in 2016

Submitted on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 06:33 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Gas Systems announced today plans to offer renewable natural gas (RNG) to customers this year. Renewable natural gas from agriculture and landfills will be offered to participating customers who sign up for the program.

Hoffman: Maybe we should revisit the minimum wage

Submitted on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 01:47 by tim

by Jack Hoffman Public Assets Institute Income inequality is a serious problem in Vermont that needs to be addressed on several fronts, and paying people more for their labor, especially those at the bottom, should be part of the strategy.

Nominations sought for the 2017 Vermont Teacher of the Year

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 23:31 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Nominations are now open for the 2017 Vermont Teacher of the Year program.

Governor Shumlin orders flags to half-staff to honor former Chief Justice Fred Allen

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 11:14 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin has ordered flags statewide to fly at half-staff in honor of former Vermont Chief Justice Fred Allen, who passed away this weekend.

Tax revenues stay ahead of annual projections despite refunds

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 11:13 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Overall, General Fund (GF) revenues for the month of March were down by -$13.26 million or –13.94%, totaling $81.87 million vs. a monthly target of $95.12 million.

Jim Condos launches new Vermont elections searchable database

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 11:01 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos announced today a new searchable database of Vermont elections results.

Keep Local Farm Funds helps Vermont farmers protect water quality, awards over $100,000 in grants

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 10:45 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine An award from the Keep Local Farms Fund is being used by two Vermont farmer organizations, The Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition (CVFC) and DairyVision Vermont, to help Vermont farmers protect water quality with recommended new practices and technology improvements.

Copley trustees name Art Mathisen new CEO

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 09:45 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine The Copley Health Systems, Inc Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that following a thoughtful national search, they have selected Arthur “Art” Mathisen to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Howard Center receives $25,000 from Walmart Foundation

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 09:27 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Howard Center’s Safe Recovery Program received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation. Safe Recovery is a full-time, professionally-staffed recovery center for people living with addiction to opioids.

SVHC’s marketing department wins Telly award for cancer patient video

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 09:18 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, with its agency Jennings, have received a 2015 Telly Award for its Partnership is Powerful Medicine campaign video featuring cancer patient John Kasper.

PFOA blood tests offered to people in North Bennington and Bennington

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 02:47 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Health, with support from Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, is offering PFOA blood draw clinics as part of the State of Vermont's response to PFOA contamination of drinking water wells in North Bennington and Bennington.

Vermont’s gender wage gap costs state’s women more than $705 million per year

Submitted on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 02:42 by tim

Vermont Business Magazine On average, Vermont women employed full time, year round are paid just 84 cents for every dollar paid to men – a yearly pay gap of $7,589.