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Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Doug Gentile, M.D., to the position of chief medical information officer. In this position, he will oversee the information services (IS) teams who work on projects in the clinical areas of the medical center.
Vermont Business Magazine In May, VEC reached its annual cap on net metering installations. To control the cost of the net metering program, the VEC Board of Directors voted not to exceed the annual cap, and VEC asked the Public Service Board (PSB) if VEC could continue accepting net metering applications in 2015 to count towards the 2016 annual cap.
Vermont Business Magazine Today the Clean Water Fund Board recommended spending a projected $10.4 million to reduce nutrient pollution in Vermont’s waterways. The funds will be administered by state agencies in 2016 and 2017, once the legislature approves the plan next session.
Vermont Business Magazine The Norwich University Corps of Cadets and broader community will pay tribute to all veterans on Tuesday, November 10 with a special remembrance ceremony at 1 pm on the Upper Parade Ground. Highlighting the ceremony will be guest speaker Brigadier General Gary W. Keefe ’86, chief of staff of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.
Vermont Business Magazine Tradewind Aviation will soon launch the first scheduled flight to Stowe, Vermont, in over 30 years via their scheduled shuttle service.
Vermont Business Magazine General Fund revenues totaled $115.80 million for October versus the monthly target of $116.51 million, -$0.72 million or –0.61% short. The shortfall was due primarily to the “Other” category which fell -$1.19 million below target.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont is one of the least expensive places to raise a family, placing 15th among all states, according national financial firm. New Hampshire was next best in New England at 20th.
by Tom Pelham As Vermont turns toward winter, cold winds blow over more than just our beloved landscape. The holes in our state budget are now open windows not easily shut against cold realities. Despite last year’s $30 million general fund tax increase, we once again face another year of general fund over-budgeting ranging from $90 million to $130 million.
by Governor Peter Shumlin Those who grew up in Vermont likely experienced a childhood with adventures through snowy woods, discoveries in neighborhood brooks, and foot races through grassy fields. In Vermont we’re so fortunate to be surrounded by a natural world that offers so much. It truly is nature’s playground that we all get to enjoy.
Vermnont Business Magazine Vermont moose hunters had a successful hunting season according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. A record bull was taken in the October 1-7 archery moose hunt, and the regular moose hunting season was October 17-22.
Vermont Business Magazine Keurig Green Mountain, Inc, (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR), a personal beverage system company that has revolutionized the way consumers create and enjoy beverages, today announced the launch of Green Mountain Coffee® Coffeehouse, a new collection of beverages featuring café-inspired cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos.
Vermont Business Magazine After fighting off a potential proxy challenge earlier in the week, shareholders on Friday easily re-elected the slate of director nominees supported by Casella Waste Systems, Inc's current board.