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Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) announced that it has received $4.5 million for affordable housing through its third federal Capital Magnet Fund award. The funds will be invested in VHFA’s Housing Investments for Vermont (HIVE) Fund, which has now raised over $20 million from private and public investments.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) is updating its County Forester service areas to better support landowners statewide. Effective November 12, 2024, County Forester responsibilities will be redistributed on a regional basis, no longer restricted by county boundaries.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department issued 180 moose hunting permits this year, resulting in 62 moose harvested between the October 1-7 archery season and the October 19-24 regular season.  Moose hunting was only allowed in Wildlife Management Unit E, in northeastern Vermont.

Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department biologists survey oak and beech stands around the state each fall to assess how plentiful acorns and beechnuts are because they are important fall foods for wildlife.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is asking hunters to participate in its annual deer hunter effort and sighting survey.

Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, was awarded the American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Friend of the Farm Bureau” Award for the 118th Congress for his leadership and commitment to Vermont’s farmers and rural communities.

Northeastern Vermont Development Association Vermont Climate Council's subcommittees are hosting virtual input sessions on the Climate Action Plan (CAP) update. Learn about each subcommittee's proposed direction for their portion of the update. Join in to share your perspective on these important issues.

Vermont Business Magazine Today, Stowe Mountain Resort announced Mike Giorgio as General Manager, effective Monday, November 18. Most recently, Giorgio led six Midwest resorts in the Vail Resorts portfolio as Regional General Manger based out of Mt. Brighton Resort in Michigan.

Vermont Business Magazine Representatives from National Life Group presented Howard Center with a check for $55,000 representing proceeds from Do Good Fest held on July 13 in Montpelier. Benefiting Howard Center and Branches of Hope, the 10th annual Do Good Fest hosted 6,500 people and raised $110,000.

Vermont Business Magazine A Saint Michael’s College student is shining light on the lived experiences of people with disabilities – including her own – through her original play, “A Taste of Freedom,” and an accompanying panel discussion.

Vermont Business Magazine On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Common Good Vermont convened the first annual Vermont Nonprofit Summit in Montpelier. The Summit brought together over 200 nonprofit leaders from across the state to share innovative ideas and best practices.