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Vermont Business Magazine Janice St Onge, President of the Flexible Capital Fund, L3C, announced Thursday an investment of $600,000 in two Vermont companies to accelerate growth in the renewable energy and natural resource market sectors.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont's weekly unemployment claims, which had surged to over 700 the last couple of months, fell back modestly last week, after their historically low run at the end of the summer. For the week of November 14, there were 666 claims, a decrease of 38 from the previous week's total and 126 fewer than they were a year ago.
by Timothy McQuiston Vermont Business Magazine Despite no change in Vermont’s unemployment rate for October, the seasonally adjusted supporting numbers are actually worse, as there was a loss in both the workforce and the number of employed. However, there was no change in the number of unemployed.
Vermont Business Magazine The People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, announced today that it has awarded $5,000 to Cathedral Square Corporation for accessibility improvements at Kelley’s Field. Cathedral Square, created in 1977, develops and operates communities for seniors and individuals with special needs.
by Timothy McQuiston Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Auditor Doug Hoffer had praise for the progress made by Vermont Health Connect, the state’s health insurance marketplace, but also had several concerns, in an audit of VHC dated November 18.
by Timothy McQuiston Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Gas CEO Don Rendall said at a news conference today at company headquarters in South Burlington that the company has reached agreements with 98 percent of landowners – 160 out of 164 – along the 41.2-mile Addison Natural Gas Project corridor.
Vermont Business Magazine Autumn Harp, Inc, located in Essex Junction, has been named a Vermont Green Business by the state of Vermont for their environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts.
Vermont Business Magazine A Vermont organization that educates students about climate science was awarded $91,000 by the US Environmental Protection Agency to better prepare youth for the challenges of climate change.
Vermont Business Magazine The goal of powering a company, city, state, or nation with 50%, 75%, or even 100% renewable electricity would have seemed preposterous not long ago. But increasingly, a growing number of companies and governments are aiming to achieve such targets.
Vermont Business Magazine Fill up your bellies with a burger, fill your mind with information, and fill up your car with clean electricity! It’s all possible at Zoey’s Double Hex Restaurant in Manchester Center and the Northshire Bookstore, thanks to a partnership between Green Mountain Power and the two Manchester businesses.
Vermont Business Magazine The Agency of Natural Resources has launched its new Web site, anr.vermont.gov.
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