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Senator Patrick Leahy (D), Senator Bernie Sanders (I) and Congressman Peter Welch (D) report that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Friday made it official that the Rutland Free Library will receive $663,000 in federal support for repair of the library’s roof. The funding -- a $200,000 grant and $463,000 loan -- comes through the U.S.
Governor Jim Douglas welcomed the news that Vermont was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its improved access through expanded outreach in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during 2009.
The U.S. Army Joint Munitions and Lethality Life Cycle Management Command, Picatinny, N.J., awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products an order valued at approximately $35 million to manufacture M2A1 quick change barrel (QCB) conversion kits.
Director Art Jones and Bruce Bouchard, Executive Director of The Paramount Theatre, announced today that the feature-length Rutland-focused documentary, "The Blood in this Town" will be presented in a "Sneak Preview to Benefit the Paramount Theatre" on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. There will be two additional "Sneak Previews" at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24.
Private equity firm North Castle Partners in partnership with CMS Companies announced today that they have invested in Ibex Outdoor Clothing Holdings, Inc, a designer, marketer, manufacturer and distributor of a diverse range of premium branded wool and wool-based technical apparel and accessories. Ibex just announced it was opening its first retail store in Boston.
To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, 3G multimedia and Internet access in Windsor County, Vermont, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network. New cell site provides increased wireless voice and 3G data coverage for western portions of Woodstock and along sections of Route 4, as well as the surrounding area.
Average retail gasoline prices in Vermont have fallen to $2.67 per gallon, or 5 cents below the national average, and are trending downward, while Burlington gas prices have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.66/g yesterday.
To accelerate the installation of ultra-efficient LED lighting, Efficiency Vermont is now offering businesses rebates for the installation of Lighting Science Group's (LSCG 1.62, +0.06, +3.85%) new DEFINITY line of LED bulbs, PROLIFIC Series street lights and Shoebox fixtures.
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The Addison County Chamber of Commerce (ACCOC) is teaming up with Efficiency Vermont to implement its new Business Energy Ambassadors program. Under this program, trained volunteers will conduct free on-site business energy visits to identify opportunities for helping small businesses save energy (and money!).
SBA Administrator Karen Mills announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration’s support for 10 regional economic development and job creation efforts through a new pilot program, ‘Innovative Economies.’
The US Army recently awarded MicroStrain, Inc. a Phase II SBIR contract to continue to develop a comprehensive and wirelessly networked health management capability that can be embedded directly into rotorcraft components.