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Standing side-by-side with nonprofits and charities – a sector that employs tens of thousands of Vermonters and accounts for billions of dollars in economic activity every year – Governor Peter Shumlin this morning reiterated his opposition to plans being considered in the Legislature to limit charitable giving.
The Vermont Judiciary and Vermont Information Consortium (VIC) have announced the re-launch of their comprehensive online attorney licensing service, now in its ninth year.
Road Pitch, a four day motorcycle tour of Vermont in which a gang of “business bikers” (comprised of investors, entrepreneurs and business advisors) ride around the state and stop in various towns to listen to entrepreneurs pitch their business concepts, has announced its 2015 schedule. Road Pitch was founded in 2014 by Cairn Cross co-founder of FreshTracks Capital.
Northern Power Systems Corp (TSX:NPS), a next generation renewable energy technology company based in Barre and known for its remote wind energy systems, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2015. Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were $8.3 million, compared to $13.8 million in the first quarter of 2014.
The State of Vermont has named the Shelburne Craft School the latest Vermont State Craft Center, a distinction designed to promote Vermont’s high-quality craft galleries and craft schools, as well as its craftspeople. The well-known Shelburne Craft School joins the Vermont Woodworking School in Fairfax and the Fletcher Farm School as Vermont’s official State Craft Education Centers.
Citizens Bank is marking Small Business Month by offering eight simple small business cash flow tips. In many cases, with business owners focused primarily on day-to-day operations, cash flow is only a focal point when there is a problem.
On May 13, more than 6,000 KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) employees will participate in the bank’s 25th annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day, a day of volunteerism supported by paid time off. Employees will spend the afternoon volunteering on more than 700 service projects in 13 states across the nation, from Maine to Alaska, donating 24,000 hours of time.
Lyndon State College has been named one of America’s 100 Most Affordable Small Colleges by Best Value Schools. Lyndon landed at 55 on the list; it is ranked as the most afforadable of the three Vermont schools listed. Best Value Schools is an online guide for aspiring college students who are seeking the best value in their college education.
Vermont Tent Company, based in South Burlington, has been in business since 1975, with John Crabbe, Jr at the helm since it’s early beginnings as Vermont Tent & Catering Services with one tent and a few tables and chairs.
by Lisa Ventriss, President, Vermont Business Roundtable The good news is that Vermonters have had a very robust dialogue on education reform this year, which has moved us farther than previous years in terms of understanding of and agreement on the need for system-wide change.
The results of Vermont Electric Cooperative’s (VEC) annual election were announced at the Annual Meeting of the Membership on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Jay Peak Resort. A total of 2,972 members cast their ballots for five ballot items and four director seats.
The Vermont House of Representatives today passed a wide ranging economic development bill (S138) that offers new support for both employers and employees in an effort to strengthen Vermont's economy.