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Vermont Business Magazine The devastating floods that struck our communities this week have left many small businesses and downtown centers in ruins. In response to this crisis, Todd Bailey, known for his successful efforts in providing grants to small businesses after Tropical Storm Irene, has organized new relief initiative.
Vermont Business Magazine To help identify and address barriers workers face regarding access to state unemployment insurance benefits, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $9.5 million in equity grants to Arkansas, Louisiana and Vermont.
Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles The DMV offices in Montpelier and St Johnsbury are closed. For customers impacted by the closures, we are opening the White River Junction office as an alternative site on Thursday, July 13, 2023. All other offices remain open currently. Appointments are strongly encouraged.
VermontBiz The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will once again be offering Teen Conservation Weekend to be held at the Edward F. Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton on August 18–20.
Vermont Business Magazine In response to the State of Emergency declared July 9 by Governor Phil Scott following heavy rains and anticipated floodings, the Commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation announced July 12 that the Department is preemptively allowing property and casualty insurance carriers to use individual adjusters not licensed in Vermont.
Vermont Business Magazine Polaris Inc (NYSE: PII), a global leader in powersports, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) has announced the 2023 recipients of the Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation grants.
Vermont Business Magazine In response to this week’s catastrophic flooding, National Life Group’s Do Good Fest® has shifted into a livestreamed event and global fundraiser to support rebuilding Vermont, viewable on Saturday, July 15 from 6 – 9 p.m.
by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Governor Scott, at today's press update on the flooding across the state, emphasized that personal safety was the first concern as the state continues to deal with the ongoing flood. He said that infrastructure can and will be rebuilt, which is a lesson from Tropical Storm Irene.
by Grace Sherwood, Community News Service Come next election, if you’re 16 and live in Brattleboro, you’ll get a say in your town elections. For the second year in a row, Brattleboro residents made the case to legislators that the town’s 16- and 17-year-olds should be able to vote in local elections and run for selectboard. Gov.
Vermont Business Magazine Widespread flooding in Vermont has caused many basements to fill with water and, in some cases, cause a release of oil from heating oil tanks in the basement. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering guidance for basement cleanup.
Vermont Business Magazine Operations are returning to normal conditions at UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center following catastrophic flooding earlier this week that caused significant travel complications for patients and staff. As of Wednesday morning, all primary and specialty care clinics and Express Care in Berlin are opening today.