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Vermont Business Magazine With the first production of the 2024-25 theatre/dance season—Spirits to Enforce—set to open this week, the University of Vermont's School of the Arts, located within the College of Arts and Sciences, is announcing a $1 million gift to launch much-needed upgrades to the Royall Tyler Theatre.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) reminds Vermonters impacted by the July 9-11, 2024, flood that the federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits application deadline is October 25, 2024, for those living or working in eligible counties. The Biden Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) approv
Vermont Business Magazine Comcast has awarded a $20,000 grant to support MaturityWorks, a training program run by The WorkPlace in partnership with the State of Vermont’s Mature Worker Program. The grant helps address digital literacy barriers for low-income Vermonters, age 55 and older, who are looking to expand their job skills and re-enter the workforce.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) today joined Vermont postal employees and American Postal Workers Union (APWU) members, the Montpelier Commission of Recovery and Resilience, community advocates, and postal customers to call on U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the U.S.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine For the week ending September 21, the Vermont Department of Health reported that the number of COVID-19 cases in Vermont fell but remain at over 300 cases. Hospitalizations however saw an increase in visits. Hospitalizations and general "syndromic" cases increased to over 25 cases.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) is returning to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) on December 20 with the launch of new nonstop service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and to Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Vermont Phone-Free Schools Over 150 independent medical professionals, parents, teachers, content experts, academic researchers, legislators, and attorneys from across the country signed a letter to Congressional leadership asking for action on the US Surgeon General’s call for warning labels on social media products.
by Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski In 2016, Phil Scott was first elected as Governor and stated he was committed to making a difference in the lives of Vermonters.
Vermont Business Magazine U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) introduced the FEMA Operational Transparency Act, a new bill directing the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to audit how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is spending it’s budget, and recommend ways to reduce the Agency’s bloated administrative costs.
The Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) seeks input from consumers regarding their experiences and concerns related to autobody repair issues and insurance companies. Act 32 of 2023 requires DFR to solicit feedback as part of a study and report to the General Assembly regarding a number of business practices in Vermont related to automobile insurance and autobody repairs.
Vermont Business Magazine A new peer-reviewed economic study released today by the nonprofit Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) reveals groundbreaking evidence that fiber-fed broadband experiences enabled by local providers in rural communities significantly boost income, entrepreneurship, and business investment.
Vermont Business Magazine If you reside in Caledonia, Essex, or Orleans County and were affected by the severe weather from July 29-31, 2024, you can receive one-on-one FEMA support when applying for disaster assistance. Simply visit one of the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) below and a FEMA representative will guide you through the application process.