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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Libraries has announced the recipients of $15.9 million dollars in competitive grant monies to 14 public libraries in Vermont with funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Vermont Business Magazine Women Can Do, Vermont Works for Women’s signature career exploration conference for high school girls and gender expansive youth, returns to Vermont State University Randolph on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Vermont Business Magazine ZymoChem, the biotech company dedicated to creating sustainable materials for everyday products, is proud to announce its newly ratified designation as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). By proactively amending its incorporation documents, ZymoChem formalizes its commitment to balancing profitability with social impact.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Public and the University of Vermont have announced an expanded internship program to provide hands-on learning opportunities to students while enhancing Vermont Public’s local news coverage. The program will train students in all aspects of a media organization—including reporting, research, communications, and marketing.
Vermont Employee Ownership Center Our annual Vermont Employee Ownership Conference (May 30, 2025) is growing, and we are excited to announce that our annual VEOC internship is growing along with it!
Vermont Business Magazine The USDA is granting $3.45 million to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), based in Montpelier. One of four Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI), the NE-DBIC serves dairy farmers and processors across 11 states, including: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsy
Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark announced a lawsuit today against TikTok Inc. for multiple violations of Vermont’s Consumer Protection Act. This multistate lawsuit follows a similar complaint filed last year against Meta Platforms, Inc. alleging manipulative design features and deceptive business practices.
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, introduced the Artificial Intelligence Weapons Accountability and Risk Evaluation (AWARE) Act, legislation to bolster the U.S. Department of Defense's ethical technology leadership and transparency regarding AI-enabled defense systems.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas released the first October Vermont 2024 Candidates and Campaign Finance. This report continues the Secretary of State’s ongoing efforts to improve transparency for campaign finance reporting during the 2024 campaign season.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermonters affected by both July severe weather events have until November 25, 2024, to apply for FEMA individual assistance. For the July 9-11 disaster, the deadline was extended from October 21 to November 25 for individuals and households in Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans, and Washington counties.
Vermont Business Magazine The Dowd Insurance Agencies, LLC, a leading insurance provider serving New England since 1898, has announced its acquisition of third-generation insurance agency Lonergan & Thomas Inc. in Bennington, Vermont, effective August 1. Lonergan & Thomas will retain all the agency’s employees and, for at least the next two years, its name.
Vermont Business Magazine The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come.