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Vermont Business Magazine Following catastrophic flooding that damaged water systems throughout Vermont, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) convened a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Rural Development and Energy Subcommittee today to discuss the growing challenges our rural water systems as climate change progresses. Joined by witnesses Jennifer Day, Director of Dev
Vermont Business Magazine US population growth in hurricane-prone states, coupled with the increasingly heavy rainfall which accompany these storms, has generated costlier insurance claim payouts for wind and flood-caused property damage, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I).
Vermont Business Magazine Thanks to a third year of state funding via H.484, Section 17, an act relating to enhancing workforce and economic development opportunities, the University of Vermont will be offering up to two free courses to eligible Vermont residents seeking education and skills for professional growth or employment, with new course additions in the healthcare fiel
Vermont Business Magazine The National Life Group Do Good Fest fundraiser for rebuilding Vermont after historic flooding last week has exceeded the original match goal of $500,000.
Vermont Business Magazine As the promise of a free degree from the J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation in partnership with the Community College of Vermont (CCV) gains momentum, a record number of rising high school seniors are enrolling in CCV’s Early College program.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and the U.S. Forest Service are conducting four “Introduction to Fishing Clinics” in Green Mountain National Forest in July, August and September.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today signed an addendum to his Emergency Declaration (Executive Order 03-23), providing additional temporary regulatory relief to aid Vermont’s response and recovery efforts. “As we continue to respond to the aftermath of severe flooding, more flexibility is needed to expedite recovery efforts,” said Governor Scott.
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today directed the Commissioner of Taxes to extend Vermont tax deadlines for Vermonters impacted by the severe flooding of July 2023. Taxpayers impacted by flooding and unable to meet Vermont tax deadlines between July 7, 2023, and November 15, 2023, will now have until November 15, 2023, to file and pay taxes.
Vermont Business Magazine Lawson’s Finest Liquids, the award-winning B Corp-certified Vermont craft brewery with a commitment to quality and sustainability, grew its product lineup, expanded its executive leadership team, and was recognized as an industry leader in sustainability and social responsibility this year.
Vermont Business Magazine On July 19, 2023, at approximately 5:21 a.m., officers with University of Vermont Police Services responded to a burglary complaint located at 500 South Prospect Street in Burlington, Vt. While conducting their investigation, attempts were made to contact a subject in the area based on information provided at the scene.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), chairman of the Senate HELP Committee, on Wednesday issued the following statement after he introduced legislation to overhaul the primary health care system in America: “As every American knows, our country faces a major crisis in primary care and a massive shortage of doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, a
Vermont Business Magazine Champlain College has appointed Dr. Craig Winstead as the new Dean of its Robert P. Stiller School of Business. Dr. Winstead comes to Champlain with over two decades of experience in business management and education in corporate and academic settings.