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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) announced grants today totaling $5,215,623 to develop and rehabilitate 216 affordable homes, to protect 377 acres of agricultural land on three farms, to conserve 340 acres of forest land in the towns of Pownal, Shrewsbury and Mendon, and to provide permanent public access to a swimming hole in Johnson.

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes reduce their risk for developing the disease by taking steps that will improve their overall health and well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-led evidence-based program is delivered over a 12 month period in a supportive small group classroom setting.

by Mike Smith Political announcements from several Democrats should be coming soon. The word is that Vermont House Speaker Shap Smith will announce this month that he intends to run for governor. Matt Dunne is reportedly very busy working the phones, calling around measuring support for a run too.

Make-A-Wish Vermont and the Vermont Lake Monsters are teaming up for Make-A-Wish Family Night sponsored by Precyse at historic Centennial Field in Burlington on Monday, July 13 as the Lake Monsters take on the West Virginia Black Bears.

Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC), based in Johnson, is encouraging its members to conserve energy for today, July 13 between the hours of noon and 5 pm when demand for electricity is expected to spike as a result of high temperatures throughout New England.

Here is what Coop memebers can do to help beat the peak:

On Monday between 12 pm and 5 pm

Vermont Business Magazine Representatives from the Vermont State Colleges, the University of Vermont, and the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs have announced a new education benefit for veterans and military-connected students. As of July 1, all veterans qualify for in-state tuition rates regardless of their residency status.

Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont — one of the most prolific universities producing Peace Corps volunteers after graduation — has deepened its connection to the Peace Corps and to global service by becoming an official Peace Corps Prep institution.

by Governor Peter Shumlin As we work to make sure Vermont’s economy works for every Vermonter, our focus has to be on growing jobs and opportunity statewide, especially in more rural parts of the state that were hit hardest by the Great Recession.

by Erin Mansfield vtdigger.org An oversupply of milk is bringing down prices in the Northeast and driving large dairy cooperatives to dump their product in manure pits, experts say.

Vermont Business Magazine After 15 years of offering Vermont’s most romantic getaway, the Lilac Inn Bed and Breakfast of Brandon has been awarded the prestigious Hall of Fame Award of Distinction by the travel website Trip Advisor. Owners and innkeepers Doug and Shelly Sawyer were especially pleased that the award was based on visitor feedback.

Vermont Business Magazine At the upcoming national Retail Summit in Washington, four Vermonters will be awarded for excellence.