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by Emily Bradbury Even as an engineering undergrad, Jordan Kearns, founder of Medley Thermal, knew he wanted to build something “big, new, and good” in the energy space. Focused on reducing both heating costs and carbon emissions in large buildings, Kearns discovered two problems that, taken together, offered an opportunity.
VermontBiz This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.
VermontBiz Special Olympics Vermont has announced that Burr and Burton Academy, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School®, is receiving national banner recognition for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities.
VermontBiz The Northern Border Regional Commission has announced that 13 Vermont communities will be receiving a combined $10.8 million from NBRC’s Catalyst Program.
This includes $500,000 for the redevelopment of the iconic “Yellow Barn” in Hardwick.
VermontBiz On Saturday, 10/7/23 at about 1854 hours troopers from the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks were notified of a missing person/overdue hiker in the area of Harris Rd in Baltimore, VT. Troopers responded and spoke with the complainant, Tyler Wakefield.
VermontBiz Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today visited the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge to discuss federal conservation efforts, the importance of protecting Vermont’s environment, and outdoor recreation opportunities for generations to come.
His visit came ahead of National Wildlife Refuge Week, which is celebrated October 8-14th, 2023.
VermontBiz Vermont State University, and especially our Castleton campus, is deeply saddened to learn that Honoree Fleming, PhD., 77, a retired Dean of Education, died yesterday as a victim of a homicide on the D&H Rail Trail a mile from the Castleton campus.
by Jack Hoffman, Public Assets Institute We have the means to reduce poverty. What we need is the political will. That is the conclusion of a massive real-world experiment that took place during the Covid pandemic of 2020-2022.
Vermont Business Magazine Waffle cones just got a little sweeter. For two weeks, starting today, fans can feel even better about indulging in a Ben & Jerry's scoop with Waffle Lotta Good, an inaugural scoop shop program supporting organizations that work in communities around the country to advocate for social justice.
Vermont Business Magazine Marking a significant achievement in wine education, the National Wine School (NWS), based in Shelburne, Vermont, has unveiled its latest innovation: online Advanced Sommelier courses.
VermontBiz Governor Scott has proclaimed that Saturday, October 7, 2023 as Ageism Awareness Day in Vermont. Most people, without even thinking about it, use language that describes aging as a negative experience.