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Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) today joined the Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) to celebrate the opening of a new winter warming shelter in the Queen City, located at 58 Pearl Street in Burlington. The new overnight, low barrier shelter will have capacity for 30 people and run from January 15th until the end of April.
Vermont Business Magazine More than 200 Airmen, along with equipment and F-35A Lighting II aircraft from the Vermont Air National Guard recently deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of a planned rotation to enhance regional security and strengthen interoperability with joint and allied forces.
Vermont Business Magazine Building Bright Futures today released its yearly report, The State of Vermont’s Children. The report provides an objective, data-driven assessment of the state of well-being for young children and families in Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine The Lake Champlain Committee (LCC) announced today the appointment of Jenny Patterson as its new Executive Director.
by Devon Green, VP of Government Relations, VAHHS While it may be tempting to think that the State House goes into a state of suspended animation during the off-season, only to come alive at the sound of the gavel’s fall in January, there’s a lot of work that goes on with its inhabitants from May to December.
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Enjoy a day of learning and camaraderie at the Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association (VVBGA) Annual Meeting on January 28th at the DoubleTree Hotel in Burlington.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott began his fifth term this month after an overwhelming victory last November.
Vermont Business Magazine Did you know that at one time there were five ski areas in both Waterbury and Stowe, two in Morrisville, and one each in Hyde Park, Johnson, Jeffersonville, and Cambridge? Or that the second rope tow in Vermont was built in Cambridge? Over the decades, Vermont has lost 185 ski areas, leaving only 20 remaining today.
Vermont Business Magazine Burton has announced the addition of two top executives to its leadership team: Jennifer Valentine – Chief Merchandising Officer and Debbie Lee – Chief Marketing Officer. These strategic hires reflect Burton’s dedication to driving innovation and leadership in snowboarding, from product development to brand storytelling.
Northeastern Vermont Development Association The Vermont Bond Bank announced $40M in low-interest loan funding for schools and municipalities for energy and weatherization improvements. This funding comes from the USDA Rural Energy Savings Program loan program. Currently, the program offers loans with ~2% interest at a term limit of 10 years.
Vermont Business Magazine In partnership with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas recognized two Vermont youth with the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award on Friday.