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by Mike Smith The Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS) was created in 1970 in an effort to unite various human services departments under a single leadership structure. The goal was to create an organizational structure that would deliver services to Vermonters in a more coordinated manner.
Vermont Business Magazine Northfield Savings Bank has donated $25,000 to Vermont Technical College to support workforce development in Vermont's manufacturing sector.
Vermont Business Magazine The People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, has announced that it has once again awarded $7,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland; as well as $3,000 to Everybody Wins!
Vermont Business Magazine On Saturday, March 5th with Merchants Bank as the presenting sponsor, Vermont CARES hosted the 30th Annual Live and Silent Auction. Merchants Bank gathered with supporters to celebrate the accomplishments of Vermont CARES. Attendance was at an all-time high, up over 30% as compared to past years.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Secretary of State’s Poster and Essay Contest is an annual event to promote awareness of Vermont history, the Vermont Constitution, and the importance of civics among students in Grades K-12.
Vermont Business Magazine As first reported by the Rutland Herald Thursday, long-serving Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donahue is leaving that position for the Rutland-based BROC - Community Action in Southwestern Vermont. He will be responsible for both Rutland and Bennington Counties in one of five Community Action Agencies in the state.
Vermont Business Magazine Conagra has joined Kellogg's, Mars, General Mills and Campbell's Soup saying that it will label its p
Vermont Business Magazine The House overwhelmingly supported the so-called Ban the Box (H261, An act relating to criminal record inquiries by an employer) bill and sent it to the Senate today. The roll call vote on Thursday was 138-5 with six absent.
by Governor Peter Shumlin Last month, the Vermont Senate passed a bill to end the failed War on Drugs policy of marijuana prohibition in Verm
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims bounced back up last week after a steep fall the week before, as the disappointing winter tourism season nears its end.
Vermont Business Magazine The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce invites locals and visitors to participate in a weeklong culinary event. “Restaurant Week” is an initiative the Chamber is launching to