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Vermont Business Magazine US Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) today led US Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in sending a letter to bipartisan leadership of the Senate Appropriations Committee urging Congress to provide robust federal funding for programs supporting the Lake Champlain basin.
Vermont Business Magazine Howard Center has been redesignated by the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL). The redesignation process included assessments through interviews with various stakeholders and reviews of service delivery, policies, strategic initiatives, and management practices.
Vermont Business Magazine The Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (Leahy BTV) announced record numbers on April 8th as thousands transcended to the airport to view the Total Solar Eclipse. Throughout the year, on average, Leahy BTV completes 300 operations a day; operations meaning a takeoff or landing.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and Ernie Boch Jr. today announced the launch of a new grant program aimed at supporting music programs in Vermont schools. The program will be run in coordination with Mr. Boch’s foundation, Music Drives Us.
Vermont Business Magazine National Life Group released its 2023 Annual Report, which highlights new sales records set despite market volatility, as well product innovation and expanded community support. “We continue to grow with purpose while consistently outpacing our competition even with market volatility.
Vermont Business Magazine LaunchVT, a division of the Lake Champlain Chamber, has selected eight Vermont startups to participate in its 2024 Accelerator. This is the 12th cohort to come through LaunchVT’s flagship program.
by Devon Green, VP of Government Relations, VAHHS Last week, I attended a press conference of health care providers and patient advocates supporting prior authorizations and step therapy reform in H.766 (spotlighted in this week’s Update). After Bob Kinzel’s first question, I briefly wondered if anyone would feel hesitant about going to the podium.
Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Is your business looking for a fun way to connect with new customers across New England? Apply to sell your products during Harvest New England Day on the lawn of the Vermont Building at the Big E!
by Mike Donoghue, Vermont News First, Vermont Business Magazine The executive boards of the Democratic party for both the town of Colchester and the county of Grand Isle conducted unpublicized meetings last week to produce names for a possible successor to longtime State Sen. Dick Mazza.
by Joy Choquette, Vermont Business Magazine Entrepreneurship and the technology tools to support it have never been closer at hand or easier to access. Yet many small businesses have been forced to close their doors in the past few years. Some closures were due to the pandemic, others to high-interest rates or lack of staffing.
by Ben Cohen & Jerry Greenfield As the founders of Ben & Jerry's, we know firsthand the power of investing in Vermont’s communities. Since opening our first location in downtown Burlington, we've used our platform to support economic and social justice. That’s why we wholeheartedly support the proposal to create a Baby Bonds program in Vermont.