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VermontBiz The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) announces the opening of applications for the fourth competitive round of the Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund.
VermontBiz Vermont State University (VTSU) is proud to announce that it was recently awarded a $1.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, along with researchers from the University of Maine, to conduct groundbreaking research on ticks and invasive plant species.
by Kate Kampner, Community News Service Sam Swanson understands people can feel hopeless in preventing climate change. “You can feel the despair,” he said.
Vermont Business Magazine The Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) is pleased to announce that thanks to Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation, Clean Water Service Provider Program funding, a preliminary design has been completed for a wetland restoration project adjacent to the Mettowee Community School in Pawlet.
Vermont Business Magazine Casella Waste Systems, Inc (Nasdaq: CWST) published its 2024 Sustainability Report Tuesday, outlining its progress toward five key sustainability metrics, while highlighting significant achievements in several areas since its last report was issued in 2022.
Vermont Business Magazine Today, U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vermont), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Emergency Loans Reform Act of 2024, legislation to reform the U.S.
Lake Champlain Committee As we say goodbye to summer and move into fall, this is a time of transition at LCC and elsewhere. After nearly four decades working at this wonderful organization, I will retire at the end of December, shortly after we go through another seasonal transition.
Renewable Energy Vermont Former Commissioner Allison Clements (2020-2024) joined the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission following a range of public and private sector experience in energy law and grid modernization policy. Prior to her role as commissioner, she worked at Energy Foundation, Goodgrid LLC, and Natural Resources Defense Council.
Vermont Business Magazine RuralWorks Partners, LLC, an impact-driven investment firm dedicated to promoting rural business growth is pleased to announce its investment in Glavel, a Vermont-based manufacturer of foam glass gravel.
Vermont Business Magazine Leadership Champlain, the Lake Champlain Chamber’s signature leadership development program, has announced the incoming Class of 2025.
Vermont Business Magazine Earlier today, Walmart announced to the Town of Rutland Select Board that plans will be submitted to relocate the existing Walmart store at 90 Shopping Plaza Road in Rutland to the site of the former Diamond Run Mall. The new store will be a Supercenter, offering groceries, auto care, a drive through pharmacy and 45 spaces for online pickup.
Vermont Business Magazine As her office began the process of mailing General Election ballots to all active registered voters in the state, Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas reminded voters this week of their options for casting their ballot and emphasized the importance of having a voting plan.