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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Peter Shumlin and Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn has announced the appointment of Joe Flynn as the new Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety. Flynn will assume the position that is currently held by Francis (Paco) Aumand who is retiring on July 24th.
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.
Vermont Business Magazine Keurig Green Mountain, Inc, (NASDAQ: GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas and other beverages with its innovative brewing technology, has announced the launch of Green Mountain Coffee Organic – a new line of premium coffees that are both organic and Fair Trade Certified, This launch marks the first collection of a double certified l
by Rob Roper Tucked away in the education bill just passed in Montpelier – the one that has everybody talking about consolidation – is $300,000 earmarked for a study. A legislator familiar with the back-room horse-trading that goes into moving these bills into law said that this little provision was key to getting the bill passed; its absence a potential deal breaker.
Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) The Lake Champlain Basin Program released its 2015 State of the Lake report on June 30.
Vermont Business Magazine Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) has chosen UVM Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center as a 2015 ‘Northeast Business Leader for Energy Efficiency’ for its efforts to foster the economy and protect the environment via its commitment to energy efficiency.
Vermont Business Magazine Farmers across Vermont will throw open their barn doors and garden gates to welcome the public for a behind-the-scenes look at Vermont’s vibrant working landscape. Vermont’s first Open Farm Week will be held Monday, August 3 – Sunday, August 9, 2015.
by Alexa Mucklow After two years in its Shelburne location, the popular homegrown retailer, Common Deer, is excited to announce its move to Burlington. On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 10 am it will open its doors to the public at its new downtown location at 210 College Street, just off of Church Street, next to the North Face store and across from My Little Cupcake.
Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) July is National Lakes Appreciation Month -- a great time to immerse yourself in water and dive into lake issues. The Early Summer Ripples E-news from LCC talks about the State of the Lake, why Lake Champlain beaches are north of river outlets, and how degraded water quality affects property values.
Vermont Business Magazine A new law that aims to give kids a jump start on saving for college by opening a savings account for every child born in Vermont got a boost today when Governor Peter Shumlin accepted the first donation – $25,000 from President and CEO of Subaru of New England Ernie Boch Jr – to help fund the program and make it a reality.
Vermont Business Magazine The Peace Corps and Saint Michael’s College have announced a new partnership that will offer students a unique combination of undergraduate coursework and community service that prepares them for a career in international development.