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Lyndon State President Joe Bertolino was appointed to the Vermont Delegation of the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE). Governor Peter Shumlin appointed Bertolino in June 2015.
The Small Business Administration is teaming up with the City of Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office, and the Micro Business Development Program to host the Burlington Business Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 at Burlington City Hall.
The annual fair is free and open to the public.
Mayor Miro Weinberger today responded to the retirement announcement of Burlington Fire Chief Seth Lasker, in which he informed the Mayor of his plans to retire on October 31, 2015.
Disclose Risks And Increase Transparency
In continued efforts to halt offshore oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and other senators this week called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require increased transparency from companies engaged in offshore drilling in American waters.
Vermont will receive over $717,000 of a settlement reached between 49 Attorneys General and Amgen Inc. Amgen will pay a total of $71 million to resolve allegations that it unlawfully promoted its Aranesp® and Enbrel® drugs, and must adhere to specific restrictions with respect to future drug promotions.
Mayor Miro Weinberger and Aviation Director Gene Richards, joined by other airport officials and stakeholders, today celebrated the first non-stop air service from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serviced by American Airlines.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday the selection of Janette Bombardier as its 2015 Citizen of the Year. Bombardier’s contributions to Vermont will be celebrated at an awards dinner on Thursday, October 29 at The Essex Resort & Spa.
Vermont Business Magazine Gifford Medical Center in Randolph was notified last week that it has earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification.
Vermont Business Magazine Howard Center’s Safe Recovery program recently received a $12,500 contribution from the City of Burlington for continued operation of its syringe exchange program. The program support was recommended by City Councilor Selene Colburn and was funded under City Council initiatives in the City’s FY16 budget.
The new Vew-Do “Love Your Brain” Balance Boards Provide Multi-Step Progression to Better Balance.
The LoveYourBrain Foundation announced today that it has partnered with Vew-Do Balance Boards to provide a fun and innovative way for people with traumatic brain injuries to improve their balance, and their lives.
Vermont Rural Ventures provided New Markets Tax Creditfinancing to Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA), bringing $3 million of new funds to the nonprofit graduate education institution.
Vermont Business Magazine On August 20-21 (Thursday-Friday), Brand USA, the United States destination marketing organization established by Congress in 2010, brings its global travel campaign to Stowe and Smugglers’ Notch as part of its partnership with the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing to produce four innovative, in-language videos to attract internation