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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont State University (VTSU) will honor the late Dean Honorée Fleming by supporting students who exhibit her academic spirit, strong work ethic and dedication to science.
Vermont Business Magazine Green Mountain Credit Union (GMCU), based in South Burlington, and Opportunities Credit Union (OCU), headquartered in Winooski, have announced their intent to merge. This strategic partnership plans to unite two community-focused credit unions, each committed to exceptional member service and financial inclusion.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces the opening of the FY2025 funding cycle for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which aims to strengthen Vermont’s specialty crop industries and producer associations.
Vermont Business Magazine ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain has announced that it has become the first location in Vermont to achieve the KultureCity certification. KultureCity is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Education rereleased an updated version of the State Education Profile Report. Since the first release in August, the Agency has worked with education leaders across Vermont to share data and gather feedback about potential data inconsistencies and ways to improve data presentation.
Weidmann receives $13M in New Markets Tax Credits for manufacturing facility expansion and equipment
Vermont Business Magazine Mascoma Community Development (MCD) is pleased to announce the closing of $13 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation to finance the expansion of Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc. (Weidmann) in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine A team of archaeologists from the University of Vermont, University of New Hampshire, and others have collected data which indicates the presence of a large-scale pre-Columbian fish-trapping facility.
Vermont Business Magazine A total of nine cheeses from Jasper Hill Farm received medals at this year’s World Cheese Awards, including Gold Medals for Harbison and Vault No. 5; Silver Medals for Cabot Clothbound, Caspian, Moses Sleeper, and Alpha Tolman; and a Bronze Medal for Willoughby.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets The Request for Applications is now available for the 2025 Trade Show Assistance Grant. $50,000 is available to provide Vermont agricultural, food, and forestry businesses with funds to exhibit and sell their Vermont products at trade shows targeting out-of-state wholesale buyers.
by Joyce Marcel, Vermont Business Magazine Lisa L. Keysar is a true rarity — a top female executive in a man’s insurance world. Keysar, 62, was serving as the executive vice president of Montpelier’s Union Mutual of Vermont when she became president and CEO in October 2020, after the sudden death four months earlier of its popular leader, Michael Noblesat, at age 50.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Arts Council is now accepting applications for its Artist Development Grants, which support artists at all stages of their careers. Artist Development Grants fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist's business.