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Vermont Businesses Recognized for Outstanding Efforts to Employ Individuals with Disabilities

Vermont
Officials to Celebrate Quebec City’s 400th Anniversary
Gov.
Douglas, Sen. Leahy, Dignitaries and Officials to Attend Lois McClure Reception
and Dedication of Vermont and New England Monuments

AHS Secretary Announces New Commissioner of Health
Dr. Wendy Davis to Assume Top Public Health Position in the State
Agency of Human Services Secretary Cynthia D. LaWare today announced her appointment of Wendy Sue Davis, M.D., as Vermont's new Commissioner of Health.

Everybody Wins! Vermont's Holly Lane was awarded the Lynne Von Trapp Award by the Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation (VCTF)at their luncheon on June 18.

Governor Highlights Consequence of Legislative Inaction on Property Tax Rates

The IBM plant in Essex Junction, which was once the states largest private employer, is laying off 180 employees. 110 of the positions are being eliminated, along with 70 long-term supplemental positions. The state is activating their rapid response system to help the layed-off employees find new jobs.

BRUCE DOUGLAS, P.E., JOINS STONE ENVIRONMENTAL

MONTPELIER, VERMONT The partners of Stone Environmental, Inc. are pleased to announce that Bruce Douglas, a nationally respected soil scientist, hydrologist, and engineer, has joined their staff as vice president of the Water Resources Management group.

More Than $241,000 Awarded to Nonprofits to Promote Civic
Engagement; Diversity and Equity; and Education
MIDDLEBURY, VT
- $241,959 was awarded to 31 organizations across the state as part of the
Vermont Community Foundation’s Successful Communities grant round, which
makes awards to organizations that support civic engagement; diversity and equity;
and education.

Representative Robert Dostis has accepted a leadership position with
Green Mountain Power and stepped down from his position as Chairman of
the House Natural Resources Committee. "An affordable and sustainable
energy future has been a top priority of the legislature and
Representative Dostis' leadership has helped move Vermont in that

groSolar Signs $175 million Deal for Solar Panels
Sales Contract with Evergreen Solar Helps Drive Company Growth
North American solar energy leader groSolar announced today the signing of a $175 million, long-term sales contract for solar electric panels with leading manufacturer Evergreen Solar, Inc.

Kindred Design Studio of Hinesburg, Vermont has been choosen by Sterling Construction, Inc. of Williston to create the identity and supporting marketing materials for Thistle Hill, the newest project for the developer that's currently being built in Hinesburg.

Peter Hofstetter, Chief Executive Officer of Northwestern Medical Center, was awarded QHR's first annual "CEO of the Year" award during their annual meeting in Brentwood, TN, Thursday, June 5, 2008. Peter was chosen from among more than 150 of his hospital CEO peers across the U.S. for this great honor.