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Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont today are $3.54 per gallon, this is an increase of 7 cents per gallon from last week, and 15 cents/g from a month ago, but 55 cents/g lower than a year ago, according to national analyst GasBuddy.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) and Farm to Institution New England (FINE) today released a report examining the laws and policies that shape food in New England’s publicly operated correctional facilities.
Vermont Business Magazine The University of Vermont this week launched the CAT ECare lifesaving program, which consists of dozens of emergency stations with life-saving equipment and ongoing training opportunities for UVM employees and students. UVM has 38 publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Vermont Business Magazine Since the company’s start in 2011, the mission of Norwich Technologies has been to develop clean, renewable energy solutions while supporting local job creation, increasing energy independence, reducing pollution, following socially responsible business practices, and creating a positive work experience for employees.
by Cora Smith, Community News Service With mud season just beginning, experts warn that Vermonters should stay away from high-elevation trails for now to protect natural areas from erosion and further damage.
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont Institute of Natural Science will partner with the Vermont Council of Trout Unlimited to support the Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program in schools across the state.
by King Whetstone, Regional Director, USDA-NASS, Northeastern Regional Field Office Currently the biannual Agricultural Labor Survey is underway. The survey collects information about hired labor from more than 2,000 farmers and ranchers. The survey results will be published on May 24 in the Farm Labor report available on the NASS website.
Vermont Business Magazine Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) today joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representative Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-07) for a press conference marking the introduction of the Closing the Meal Gap Act, legislation that would boost support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the more than 40 million Americans and 70,000 Vermo
Vermont Business Magazine Today the Senate gave final approval to H.89, known as the “shield bill,” which revises Vermont’s court procedures to protect providers of abortion or gender-affirming care to patients who reside in states where such care is restricted or illegal. It also protects access to safe and effective abortion medication regardless of federal approval.
Vermont Business Magazine The Lake Champlain Chamber celebrated its 112th Annual Dinner on Thursday, April 13 with more than 300 attendees at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Four awards were presented to businesses and business leaders to recognize their accomplishments and contributions to our community. The Chamber also welcomed its Chair of the Board of Directors, Ashley Wainer.
Vermont Business Magazine Union Bankshares, Inc (NASDAQ - UNB), parent company of Union Bank with branches in Northern Vermont and New Hampshire, today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend.
Vermont Business Magazine State Treasurer Mike Pieciak announced Wednesday that the application for the “10% in Vermont” program is now available on the Treasurer’s website. Additionally, a link to a webinar from earlier this week discussing the expanded program is now available on the website.