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There were 886 new regular benefit claims for Unemployment Insurance last week, an increase of 184 from the week before, as claims increased following a steady decline to a level close to last year at this time. Altogether 12,365 new and continuing claims were filed, a decrease of 120 from a week ago and 2,270 fewer than a year earlier.
States will see significant new federal support in their efforts to help move Medicaid beneficiaries out of institutions and into their own homes or other community settings now and in the near future, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today.
The Rutland County Community Advisory Board (RCCAB) of
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) announced today the release
of its Worksite Wellness Grants for 2011. The grants, available to
businesses in Rutland County, will range from $250 - $750 per site,
according to program scope and need. The grant applications are due on
March 22, 2011.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) (NASDAQ: GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers, and Dunkin’ Donuts, a market leader in the hot regular, flavored and iced coffee categories, today announced a promotion, manufacturing and distribution agreement that will make Dunkin’ Donuts coffee available in single-serve K-Cup portion packs for use with Keurig® Single-Cup Brewers.
Darn Tough Vermont, manufacturer of premium all-weather performance socks, will meet increasing consumer demand and prepare for expected growth in 2011 by making several major infrastructure investments throughout the year.
The University of Vermont Center for Rural Studies (CRS) has awarded funds to three university/community food system projects in Vermont. The funding was made available in a USDA grant secured with the help of Senator Patrick Leahy.
Dave and Perk Perkins of The Orvis Company were recognized for their achievements by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) at its third annual Capitol Conservation Dinner, held in Washington, DC.
Rising out of the ashes of a barn which was destroyed in a fire on January 12 at Pete’s Greens is an initiative to ensure that funding is available for other Vermont farmers in the future. Recent donations through a variety of fundraisers will provide Pete’s Greens with an opportunity to rebuild the barn as a more efficient building that will better suit the farms needs.
The Governor of Vermont and the Vermont Department of Labor have annually recognized Vermont based companies that have made outstanding achievements in Workplace Safety and Health starting in 2005. The Governor’s Award on workplace safety is the highest honor given by the State of Vermont to recognize an employer’s commitment to excellence in workplace safety and health.
TruexCullins Architecture and Interior Design is pleased to announce that the Heritage Aviation facility at the Burlington International Airport has achieved LEED® Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
IBM has renamed its campus located in Essex Junction and Williston, Vermont to the Champlain Valley Technology and Innovation Park.
The new campus name reflects the expanded role of the IBM-owned 725 acre site as a location for both IBM and other technology companies.
The Connecticut River Watershed Council has filed a petition asking the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources to either grant or deny Entergy’s application for a renewed Clean Water Act permit for the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant. The petition seeks to ensure adequate protection for the fish populations of the Connecticut River.