David Hiler, and Tim and Amy Brady, owners of Whetstone Brands, including Whetstone Craft Beers, Whetstone Station Brewery and Taproom, and River Garden Marketplace in Brattleboro, and Kampfires Campground, Inn & Entertainment in Dummerston, were named Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce 2021 Entrepreneurs of the Year at the organization’s annual meeting Jan 25.

Mack Molding, a leading custom plastic injection molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services, announced that Rich Hornby has been promoted from headquarters plant manager to vice president of manufacturing operations at Mack’s Northern Division.

In his new role, Hornby will continue leading Mack’s headquarters in Arlington, VT, as well as assuming responsibility for manufacturing operations at the company’s East Arlington and Cavendish facilities. Additionally, he will oversee information technology for Mack North.

Marilyn Cipolla, professor of neurological sciences at the University of Vermont, has been named chair of UVM's Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, effective Feb 1.

Isaiah Donaldson, a realtor partner with The Conroy Team Vermont at KW Vermont, has been promoted to director of sales. During his first year with the team, Donaldson was nominated for Rookie Agent of the Year, tied for top sales performance leader for 2021 and was recognized as January Agent of the Month.