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The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) will receive $1.4 million in funding to spur development of affordable housing in Vermont, it was announced by to US Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and US Representative Peter Welch (D-VT) on Wednesday .
Vermont Technical College this week was named among the top 10 best public baccalaureate colleges in the North by U.S.News & World Report.
Vermont Business Magazine Weekly unemployment claims fell by more than 100 claims last week, or 20 percent as seasonal labor needs have steadied. Claims in 2015 generally were lower than in 2014, but since the holiday season they have been generally running slightly ahead of the prior year.
The Vermont Hospitality Council, the tourism division of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the winners of the five highly anticipated Vermont Hospitality Awards.
This year’s recipients are:
Stantec is the second-fastest growing design firm in the country, according to The Zweig Letter s 2009 Hot Firm List, which identifies the 200 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and environmental firms in the United States. The annual list recognizes Stantec, which has two offices in Vermont, as outperforming the economy and competitors.
US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday that USDA will establish a Dairy Advisory Committee and is requesting nominations to the committee. This committee will review key issues impacting the dairy industry and generate additional ideas about how USDA can help struggling producers.
Less than seven weeks after Eagle Publications and the Twin State Valley Media Network of Claremont, NH announced they were bankrupt - instantly closing the doors of the Eagle Times daily and the weekly Message for the Week, The Connecticut Valley Spectator and The Weekly Flea - most of the staff of The Message are now involved with a new paper, The Messenger.
Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, has been recognized as one of America's "Top Up-and-Coming Schools in U.S. News & World Report's newly released 2010 edition of "America's Best Colleges.
The Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Advanced Digital Communications, Inc. for six alleged willful violations following an investigation of the company’s vehicles, equipment and safety procedures.
Vermont students posted a strong showing on the 2009 College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams and Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT), as well as the 2009 ACT exam, the Department of Education announced today. The results of the SAT showed that scores dropped, most notably in math, but were still well above national averages.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) has ranked 11th on Fortune s annual list of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. The Waterbury-based company was the highest-ranked consumer package goods company on the list, which includes profitable, publicly-held companies with at least $50 million in annual revenue.
Nokian Tyres, a specialist in winter tires, is relocating its sales office to and concentrating its operations in Colchester, Vermont, in order to serve the winter tire markets more efficiently, according to Jari Lepisto, president of Nokian Tyres US Holdings Inc.