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People's United Financial to acquire Chittenden Corp for $1.9B
People's United Financial, Inc (Nasdaq: PBCT), of Bridgeport, CT, the holding
company for People's United Bank, announced June 27, 2007, a definitive
agreement to acquire Chittenden Corporation (NYSE: CHZ), based in Burlington, in
a stock and cash transaction valued at $1.9 billion. Consummation of the
Montreal, QC- Ship2Save announced today that California-based Megatrux, Inc. has extended its logistics offering with a cutting-edge asset management and tracking system using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and Ship2Save's Operation Management System. The multi-dock deployment has enabled Megatrux to automate operations and provide added value services to its clientele.
Colchester VT- As summer settles in and temperatures rise, consumers looking for their favorite frozen treat no longer have to wait for the sound of the ice cream truck. Now, frozen and perishable goods can come to their homes on demand, thanks to MyWebLink and NetGrocer.com, the online provider of "Groceries and more, delivered straight to your door."
NORTH CLARENDON, VT (June 13, 2007) - Stonehedge Golf Course announced today that the course has been purchased by Richard "Dick" Bendig and his two sons, Shawn and Chriss. The 9-hole course, Rutland County's only par-3 golf offering, features 1,107 yards of rolling fairways and well-manicured greens. The course was designed and operated by Robert Matson since 1995.
"Our grocery customers are very excited about the MyBaby platform because, it gives them a comprehensive set of tools that help them engage their consumers in online conversations--to listen and to be heard" said Alec Newcomb, Vice President of MyWebLink.
BURLINGTON, Vt.--The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this month the designation of Champlain College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).
Burlington, VT - FreshTracks Capital II, L.P. ("FreshTracks"), a Middlebury-based venture capital fund with primary interest in Vermont investments, announced that it has invested $400,000 in ISIS of Burlington. This is the first investment in FreshTracks' second fund.
Three employees of TPW Management, Inc. attended a Professional Management Development course held in Mass. last week. Daniel T. Riley, Portfolio Manager, Adam Kimball, Board Liaison, and Susan Van Horn, Customer Service Manager, attended a communications course provided by Community Associations Institute.
800response (www.800response.com), the leading provider of vanity 800 numbers and web-based call tracking and recording services, announces today that Michael Bedell is joining the company as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Exterus Technology for Business of Shelburne announced that Dan Swider was hired as an Account Executive for Williston, and Orange and Windsor Counties. Mr. Swider has over 5 years of experience in inside/outside sales and fundraising. Prior to joining Exterus, he was in Business Development with Global eProcure in New Jersey. He holds a BA in History from Seton Hall University.
Chittenden Solid Waste District gets second option on Williston landfill future
by Art Edelstein
At a May 23 meeting with his board of directors, CSWD General Manager Tom Moreau proposed a two-pronged approach to the planned Williston Landfill.
The two-day event was hosted by the Iroquois Healthcare Alliance which represents 56 hospitals in Upstate New York. As a founding partner of The Choice Care Card, Robert is an expert in the consumer-driven health field. In his presentation, Robert focused on the integration of personal care accounts and wellness programs.