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Vermont Business Magazine The Chittenden Solid Waste District has been awarded a grant worth $111,323 by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to help cover costs for providing facilities and education for the proper disposal of hazardous waste generated by residents and qualifying businesses.
Vermont Business Magazine The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking applicants for the Environmental Careers and Opportunities (ECO) AmeriCorps program. The program provides ECO AmeriCorps members with opportunities to explore conservation careers and gain technical skills to protect Vermont’s environment.
Vermont Business Magazine It’s almost time for spring turkey hunting in Vermont, and this year’s season is noteworthy because it marks the 51st hunting season since the successful science-based reintroduction of wild turkeys to our state by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
Vermont Business Magazine A painting by Ezra Goss of Barnet, won the Best of Show in the Vermont competition of the 2024 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design art contest. The judging was held at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science on March 28th. Ezra, a student at Lyndon Institute, entered a painting of a red-breasted merganser.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, the statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact, is pleased to welcome four new members to the organization’s Board of Directors: Kelly Clements of Gordon’s Window Decor, Chad Farrell of Encore Renewable Energy,
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Scott on Wednesday vetoed S.18, An act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids. In a letter to the General Assembly, he said: "Admittedly, I’ve struggled with this bill, as it seems hypocritical and out of step with other initiatives that have passed into law recently and over time.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont House of Representatives has taken a significant step to combat the state’s housing crisis with the passage (97-42) of H.829, which proposes to invest $100 million a year over the next 10 years on a broad range of housing needs.
VermontBiz is proud to announce the 2024 Best of Business Awards (BOB Awards) winners. This awards program celebrates the best Vermont companies in more than 100 business-to-business categories. VermontBiz readers chose the winners! Starting on January 1, 2024 and closing on March 1st, VermontBiz surveyed its magazine and digital subscribers.
Leonine Public Affairs There were lengthy floor debates in the House and Senate last week. The House stayed for multiple late-night sessions to clear bills that piled up after the crossover deadline. Last Wednesday the House spent more than six hours on one bill - H.687, which would modify the state’s development, permitting and environmental laws.
Vermont Business Magazine The Made in Vermont Marketplace is an extraordinary opportunity for Vermont companies to showcase their Made in Vermont products to an audience of thousands of prospective customers in one weekend. The trade show is dedicated to promoting the great variety of Vermont-made products ... from furniture, specialty foods, clothing, wines and so much more!
Vermont Business Magazine Today the Vermont Senate passed S.259, a bill to establish a Vermont Climate Superfund, on a tripartisan vote of 26-3-1. This fund will hold the largest fossil fuel companies accountable by recouping expenses for the harm caused to Vermonters and the State as a result of the climate crisis.
Vermont Business Magazine Today the Vermont Senate passed Proposal 3 on a unanimous, tripartisan vote of 29-0-1. Proposal 3 proposes to enshrine in the Vermont Constitution the right of Vermont workers to organize and collectively bargain. Proposal 3 would ensure that Vermonters’ current labor rights are not eroded by future political action.