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Vermont Business Magazine In response to growing demand from Vermont homeowners seeking to invest in energy-efficient upgrades that can help them save money on their heating and electricity bills, Governor Peter Shumlin has announced continued funding of a program that has an outstanding track record for helping homeowners meet their energy efficiency needs.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin and local officials will join Eli Gould, President of Ironwood & Precraft, for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday December 21, 2015 at 11:30 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of a prototyping and testing facility for the green building industry. Public and members of the press are invited to
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) is now accepting proposals from Vermont businesses and organizations for vending and exhibiting space in the Vermont Building at the 2016 Eastern States Exposition (“The Big E”) in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The 2016 fair dates are September 16th – October 2nd
Vermont Business Magazine Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. The annual awards recognize resource conservation, environmental protection, pollution prevention, and sustainability efforts taken by Vermonters.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin has released a video previewing the themes of his upcoming State of the State Address, which he will deliver Thursday at 2 pm. In the video, Gov. Shumlin also details one policy proposal he will make tomorrow to help Vermonters stuck in low-paying jobs get back on the academic track and the road to a brighter future.
Vermont Business Magazine Heritage Aviation, based at Burlington International Airport, announced today the transition of the company’s ownership to its employees via the formation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An ESOP allows employees to earn stock and share in company profits.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Senate this afternoon voted 20-10 to suspend Senator Norman H McAllister (R-Franklin). McAllister has denied the felony sexual assualt charges against him. The suspension would terminate if he is found not guilty or the charges are dismissed. A trial could start as early as February but will likely not start before March.
- Repeal the rigid spending limits that threaten to unnecessarily increase property taxes this year.
by Timothy McQuiston Vermont Business Magazine Construction of a power line running for nearly 100 miles under Lake Champlain could begin this year. TDI New England announced today that the New England Clean Power Link has received a Certificate of Public Good from the Vermont Public Service Board.
Vermont Business Magazine With winter returning to the Eastern half of the US, ski and snowboard areas nationwide are turning their sights to January’s Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) and especially the industry’s attempt to set a record for the Largest Ski and the Largest Snowboard Lessons.
The governor talks about big wind, big health care, opiates, education, technology, successes, Hillary & Bernie and vows to never run for anything again. He gives his final State of the State Address on Thursday.
Vermont Business Magazine The Board of the South End Arts and Business Association in Burlington has announced the transition of Arts Alive Vermont under the umbrella of SEABA starting in 2016. For 30 years Art's Alive has worked to fulfill its mission statement by dedicating itself to increasing the awareness of and appreciation of Vermont's Visual Artists.