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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), in collaboration with the Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies (VAPDA) and the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), is announcing the release of new regional targets for housing production across the state and a new tool that allows DHCD to track progress towards
Vermont Business Magazine The Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) voted 3-1, with one Board Member abstaining, to sign the State Agreement with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to enter the States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model. GMCB joined Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Human Services (AHS) in s
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery (VAMHAR), in collaboration with Recovery Partners of Vermont (RPV), is pleased to announce Recovery Day 2025, scheduled for February 19th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Governors’ Ballroom at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier.
Vermont Business Magazine On Friday, January 31, Vermont State University Castleton Men’s Hockey team will host the fourth annual Breaking the Ice on Mental Health event as they take on New England College in a 7pm game at Spartan Arena.
Vermont Business Magazine This is the third funding cycle under the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, which aims to assist local governments in enhancing energy efficiency and reducing fossil fuel emissions, particularly in the transportation and building sectors.
Vermont Business Magazine State Representatives Conor Casey and Kate McCann, from Montpelier, have introduced H.50, new legislation directing the Department of Buildings and General Services to conduct an annual study identifying state-owned buildings and land suitable for conversion into affordable housing.
Vermont Business Magazine Saint Michael’s College in Colchester will host a series of events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including his vision of a Beloved Community. The College will host its 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation during the week of January 20, 2025.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA), and the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) are announcing the results of a new study they jointly commissioned that examines the potential of off-site home construction. Off-site construction homes are built in factories, shipped
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement on the inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance: “It’s my hope the new administration and new congress use the peaceful transfer of power as an opportunity to start fresh, work together and collaborate to the benefit of all Americans.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “Today we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and honor his efforts to further civil rights. The work of fulfilling the promise of America is never finished, and it’s the duty of every citizen to further the cause of freedom and equality.
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.12/g, up 3.9 cents per gallon from last week's $3.09/g. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $2.85/g while the highest was $3.35/g, a difference of 50.0 cents per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.09/g today.
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets The application for the Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPGs) is now available. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these grants to help farmers create new products, expand markets, and increase their income. Approximately $30 million in total is available for this program.