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VermontBiz On Monday afternoon residents, funders, community members, local legislators and two affordable housing organizations came together to celebrate the completion of Gordon Lane Apartments - 25 affordable homes in two new buildings, including 4 apartments that are reserved for households facing homelessness, within walking distance of downtown Morrisville.
VermontBiz Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), and J.D.
VermontBiz The State of Vermont recently celebrated the 49th annual National Emergency Medical Services Week by recognizing the dedicated EMS and first responder professionals, volunteers, and units for the important and essential public health services they provide in their communities.
VermontBiz A concerning shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the American Red Cross blood supply. The Red Cross collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed in May to meet the needs of patients. The need for blood is constant, with someone needing a blood transfusion in the U.S. every two seconds. Platelet donors are especially needed at this time.
VermontBiz chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Wednesday sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra urging the Biden Administration to protect patients and act to substantially reduce the price of an Alzheimer’s treatment that is under review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
VermontBiz The Emergency Department (ED) at Gifford Medical Center recently achieved silver-standard accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in recognition of its excellent care for older adults.
VermontBiz Scott Administration officials will be visiting Addison County on Thursday to continue their county tour to hear from community leaders about their unique infrastructure needs and to discuss the many funding opportunities available to them via federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.
VermontBiz The Vermont Department of Labor is pleased to announce $400,000 in funding available to internship opportunities. The Work-Based Learning and Training Grants are open to all Vermont employers offering internships that provide meaningful training and work experience to eligible Vermonters.
VermontBiz Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 6, Governor Scott returned without signature and vetoed S.217, An act relating to child care, early education, workers’ compensation, and unemployment insurance, and sent the following letter to the General Assembly.
Vermont Business Magazine Join the Addison County Economic Development Corporation, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and other community partners on June 8 for an introduction and discussion about state and ARPA infrastructure resources that are available in the Addison County region.
Vermont Business Magazine On Saturday, June 3, 152 members of Bennington College’s Class of 2023 gathered, along with their family members and friends, faculty, and leadership, under a large tent on a green expanse of lawn at the southern end of campus to receive their degrees.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) wants to hear from you. VCBB is holding two virtual listening sessions next week to hear input on the current state of internet service; problems Vermonters have accessing, affording, or using it; and what can be done to improve it. The sessions will be Wednesday, June 14 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.