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Vermont Business Magazine Mississippi has the highest percentage of preterm births across the US, according to new research, with 14.79% or 5,119 out of a total 34,609 births in 2022, based on CDC data. Louisiana and West Virginia rounded out the top three.
by Mike Del Trecco, VAHHA, CEO This weekend’s epic snow, just as spring officially “arrives,” feels about par for the course for this year so far. Doesn’t it just feel like everything is a bit “off”? Although I am happy to see the snow, I have to say it feels like it is coming at the wrong time.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Despite the Personal Income Tax taking a hit, the State’s General Fund, Transportation Fund, and Education Fund receipts were a combined $188.6 million, exceeding the $181.1 million monthly consensus target by $7.5 million, or 4.1% for the month of February.
Vermont Business Magazine Small business owners looking for professional development may now apply for SBA’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program. This free program offers small business owners across Vermont a unique opportunity to accelerate their business growth through an intensive, executive-level training program. T.H.R.I.V.E.
by Norah White, Community News Service Two jobs legislators want created as part of a bill to standardize restorative justice referrals may not be guaranteed — which could make the rollout of the bill harder. Lawmakers since January have been tinkering with H.645, which would codify the practice of pre-charge referrals so the process is the same regardless of county.
Vermont Business Magazine Treasurer Mike Pieciak connected with Vermont business leaders at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport for the latest installment of the Wellspring Forum series on March 22, 2024. Each event in the series has convened top business and policy leaders at a unique business and is moderated by Vermont Chamber President, Betsy Bishop.
Vermont Business Magazine Research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) generated $92.89 billion in new economic activity nationwide last year — or $2.46 of economic activity for every $1 of research funding, according to a report from United for Medical Research (UMR). Vermont received 108 grants valued at $58,638,753.
Vermont Business Magazine Sara King, CEO of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) announced her plans to retire after more than 23 years of leadership with the agency. King began with VNAHSR as its Chief Financial Officer, added the responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer in 2016, and promoted to Chief Executive Officer in 2021.
Poinciana, Florida - John Henry Lang, 88, of Essex, Vermont passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 14, 2024 at Vitas Hospice in Lake Wales, Florida surrounded by love and lilting Irish melodies. John was born September 21, 1935, on the family farm in Essex, Vermont. He was the fifth child of nine and the first son of John Kenneth and Lida May (Wiley) Lang.
Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark today announced her campaign for re-election. Clark was sworn in as Vermont Attorney General in January of last year and is running for a second term. Clark reflected on her accomplishments over the past 16 months and outlined her vision for the future.
Vermont Business Magazine KeyBank announced today that Tony DiSotto, Key Private Bank Market Leader for Maine and Vermont, as well as Market President for Maine, will now assume expanded responsibilities as Market President for Vermont as well.