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Today, during the Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association (VAAA) Open House, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signed a proclamation declaring February as General Aviation Appreciation Month, highlighting the significance the industry has on Vermont s statewide economy.
Governor Jim Douglas today announced his full support for both the Future’s Plan concept and the specific recommendations of the Department of Mental Health. The Governor also announced a funding plan that will allow these new facilities to open starting in 2012 and fully close the Vermont State Hospital by 2014.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) today announced the launch of an innovative biomass energy project at Vermont Technical College. A wood pellet boiler will serve both as a practical heating source for a building on the college campus and as an invaluable hands-on learning tool for students interested in the growing field of renewable energy jobs.
LEDdynamics hired a new employee this week – and they hope to hire more. Despite the economic downturn, this Randolph business, a national leader in energy efficient LED lighting technology, is growing. In part, they credit their success to marketing efforts funded with Recovery Act dollars.
Ben & Jerry s announces its commitment to go fully Fair Trade across its entire global flavor portfolio. From Americone Dream to Chocolate Fudge Brownie, all of the flavors in all of the countries where Ben & Jerry s is sold will be converted to Fair Trade Certified ingredients by the end of 2013.
A new lighting technology that saves energy and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions may be coming soon to a street near you. Green Mountain Power has submitted a plan to the Vermont Public Service Board to offer LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights to replace worn-out mercury vapor lights in streetlights throughout its service area.
By Chris Graff.
Half of Vermonters want to see the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant shut down in two years, according to a poll released today. Only 27 percent support the continued operation of the Vernon reactor while 24 percent say they are not sure. (SEE POLL RESULTS BELOW).
Northern Power Systems, Inc, a next-generation wind turbine company and leading manufacturer of community wind turbines, today announced it named Parthiv Amin President of Community Wind. Amin will apply his extensive experience in the wind industry to continue to build on Northern’s leadership in the community wind marketplace.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that Burlington has received a major, and highly sought after Recovery Act ( Stimulus Bill ) grant.
by Chris Graff
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas on Wednesday officially welcomed AirBoss Defense to the state at the company’s new Milton plant, where the manufacturer will produce gloves to protect troops and first responders from chemical, nuclear, or biological hazards.
Weekly unemployment claims fell last week, continuing a downward trend since a spike at the end of 2009. They are now well below levels from a year ago. For the week of February 13, 2010, there were 821 new regular benefit claims for Unemployment Insurance, a decrease of 126 from the week before.