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Vermont Business Magazine “Howard Center is so very pleased to report that we have been informed by the Vermont Department of Health (DMH) that we have once again been recertified at Chittenden County’s Designated Agency for mental health” said Kelly Deforge, the agency’s Board of Trustees President.
Vermont Business Magazine In a year marked by significant challenges for small family farms and rural communities, Organic Valley, the largest cooperative of organic farmers in the nation, is not just seeking more milk but actively welcoming more farmers.
Vermont Business Magazine Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas announced today that, following the Friday, December 15th, 5:00 p.m. deadline, 12 candidates have qualified to be placed on the ballot in Vermont’s March 5th Presidential Primary. Six candidates have qualified for the Democratic ballot and six candidates for the Republican ballot.
Vermont Business Magazine Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general today announced a nationwide, $700 million settlement of a lawsuit about Google’s anticompetitive conduct concerning the Google Play Store.
by Doug Hoffer, Vermont Auditor of Accounts As 2023 draws to an end, I want to take stock of the work my office has done over the course of the year. The mission of the office is to hold State government accountable by making sure programs are working effectively and that State government is operating efficiently.
Vermont Business Magazine To meet the increasing need for improved access to mental health and substance use disorder services, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont has announced the removal of prior authorization requirements for mental health and substance use disorder treatment for in-state, in-network facilities.
Vermont Business Magazine A nurse in Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s (SVMC) Medical-Surgical Unit was honored this month for her positive impact on both her patients and their families. Victoria Flynn, RN was presented with a DAISY Award, recognizing the “comfort care,” dedication and advocacy on behalf of her patients and their loved ones.
by John McClaughry As the 2024 legislative session approaches, it’s a good time to comprehend the breadth, depth, and likely costs of the multiyear campaign to make Vermont the world’s splendid example of bold action to defeat the menace of climate change. In 2011 Governor Peter Shumlin decreed that Vermont would get 90% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050.
by Michael Del Trecco, VAHHS CEO One of my favorite things about the holiday season is having all the family together at once. This year, I’m looking forward to having both of my kids at home for the first time in four months. Both are returning from college—one a freshman, the other a junior.
Vermont Business Magazine To be a volunteer at Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is to embody tireless dedication, strong leadership and a big heart. To strive to empower athletes with disabilities is reflected through every highly-trained instructor. The most outstanding volunteers in 2023 were Glen Torres, Andy Holt, Jay Schulz, and Ben Hamilton.
Vermont Business Magazine SERVPRO of Bennington and Rutland Counties delivered a $9,000 donation to the Dartmouth Health Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) last month — the culmination of a three-year, $25,000 commitment. Owners Johnny Flood and Ariana Flood presented the donation to SVMC’s President and CEO Tom Dee in November.
Vermont Business Magazine HomeShare Vermont has expanded to the Northeast Kingdom, creating more opportunities for Vermonters to access homesharing. As a result of the expansion, HomeShare Vermont will now serve Hardwick, Craftsbury, and Greensboro.