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by Mark Johnson vtdigger.org Advocates for renewable energy in Vermont said Thursday they have much to celebrate, but that significant challenges lay ahead. More than 350 people attended the Renewable Energy Vermont annual conference in South Burlington.
Vermont Business Magazine Lake Sunapee Bank Group (NASDAQ: LSBG) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of fourteen cents ($0.14) per common share payable October 30, 2015, to stockholders of record as of October 23, 2015. Lake Sunapee Bank has several branches in Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Amtrak Vermonter service will operate normally in both directions on Friday, October 9, making all scheduled stops between Washington and St Albans. Amtrak said in a statement that it regrets any inconvenience. Service was disrupted Monday when the southbound train derailed in Northfield because of a rock slide.
Vermont Business Magazine Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) recognizes a Vermont real estate development company and two Vermonters for their outstanding contributions to the progress of a sustainable energy future at Renewable Energy 2015: “Leading the Energy REVolution”, an annual conference hosted by REV that runs through Friday at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in
Vermont Business Magazine Area businesses and nonprofits are increasingly involved with climate change--both its challenges and opportunities. Their creative solutions are becoming a growing part of our state’s economy. What are your experiences? Do you have ideas that can help nurture this sector in Vermont?
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Thursday announced that more than $3 million in U.S. Department of Justice grants will be coming to Vermont to support programs aimed at reducing crime, tackling heroin abuse, and protecting Vermont’s local and state law enforcement officers.
Vermont Business Magazine State Treasurer Beth Pearce announced today that the State of Vermont successfully sold $115.58 million in bonds in three different offerings. The sale included $28.52 million in Green Bonds, the first time Vermont has sold such bonds targeted toward investors with socially responsible investment (SRI) objectives.
Vermont Business Magazine Resolving the troubled finances related to Burlington Telecom is starting to pay dividends for Burlingtonians. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bob Rusten has released the Annual Stability Bond Proceed Report, required by 2013 City Council resolution.
Vermont Business Magazine A staff-member of the Associated General Contractors of Vermont has been recognized by the National Safety Council and the Vermont Governor’s for Outstanding Workplace Safety.
Vermont Business Magazine Entergy Corp. (NYSE:ETR) today announced that its wholesale generation division, Entergy Wholesale Commodities, has entered into an agreement to sell its 583-megawatt Rhode Island State Energy Center (RISEC), located in Johnston, RI, to Carlyle Power Partners.
Vermont Business Magazine State leaders gathered together today at Sustainability Academy in Burlington to recognize Farm to School Awareness Month, a statewide celebration of the Farm to School (FTS) Program that connects thousands of Vermont students with fresh, healthy, local foods every year.
Vermont Business Magazine Last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the Vermont Agency of Agriculture (VAAFM) will receive a $92,200 matching grant from the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) to enhance domestic export opportunities and market channels for Vermont agricultural products.