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Winners for the Vermont Hospitality Councils
Summer 2009 and Fall 2009 Top Ten List

This letter was sent by University of Vermont President Dan Fogel on October 1, 2008, to the UVM Community

ESSEX JCT, VT - The team from Baker Distributing bested over 130 exhibitors to take "Exhibitor of the Year" honors at the annual convention and expo for the Vermont Food Industry, which was sponsored by the Vermont Grocers' Association. The award is based on overall attractiveness, creativity and presentation of the exhibit booth as judged by the retail and restaurant attendees of the show.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont President Milnes to Retire
Berlin, VT - William R. Milnes, Jr, president and chief executive officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT), has announced he will retire later this year after 10 years with the Plan and nearly 34 years with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield system.

BURLINGTON, VT - Bruce Macmillan and the Cambridge Village Market, were honored by the Vermont Grocers' Association with the VGA "Retailer of the Year" award during the association's annual convention at the Sheraton Burlington. The award was presented in recognition of their involvement with the community, food industry, store operations and customer service.

Council Honors Employers for Wellness Programs

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FAIRPOINT TO PROVIDE 100 PERCENT BROADBAND COVERAGE IN 51 VERMONT LOCALITIES
FERRISBURGH, Vt. (September 30, 2008) - More Vermonters will be able to quickly e-mail photos, download music and surf the Internet because FairPoint Communications today announced it will provide 100 percent broadband coverage to its customers in half of its Vermont telephone exchanges by December 31, 2010.

BURLINGTON, VT - The Vermont Grocers' Association has re-elected Bill MacDonald of the Waits River General Store as Chairman. Mr. MacDonald operates a family owned market in Topsham, VT along with his wife, Donna. Also re-elected were Darcy Nutter of Price Chopper Supermarkets as Vice Chairman and Dwight LaFountain of Jiffy Mart Stores as Secretary-Treasurer.

Governor announces results of RGGI auction: Vermont earns $620,000 in first quarterly sale
Total earnings could exceed $3 million in first year; Funds used to reduce energy bills and create 'green' jobs

Vermont Hosts National 25 x '25 Conference

Panel discussion to focus on renewable energy efforts
SHELBURNE- Governor Jim Douglas, Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie and national representatives of the 25 x '25 Alliance will host a panel discussion of renewable energy efforts in Vermont and New England on Tuesday, September 30, from 2 to 5:30 p.m., at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn.

Burton Snowboards Brings The Stash to Killington Resort in Vermont