Vermont Adult Learning, a private nonprofit providing basic skills instruction, high school completion, transition to college and career services free of charge to any Vermont resident aged over 16 years, and English language instruction for New Americans, is pleased to announce the appointment of Botur Kosimov, as new staff accountant. Kosinov is an alumnus of Champlain College from where he received is accounting degree in 2015. He previously worked for Vermont Smoke and Care and the Vermont State Employees Credit Union.

He is a resident of Essex Junction.

Julie Bowyer of CTM Media Group in Proctorsville was recently selected as the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) December 2018 Member of the Month. CTM’s network of over 13,000 brochure displays reach a revolving market of visitors in strategically located in high-traffic locations including hotels, transportation centers and tourism attractions.

Sanborn Head is pleased to announce seven new shareholders in the firm. “By purchasing Sanborn Head stock, these leaders are investing in their own careers,” said Barret Cole, President and Chief Operating Officer. “They are also investing in the future success of the company.”

Attorneys Grant M Binder, Kathryn M Foley and William L.“Trey” Martin have been named directors of the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. They were elected at the firm’s annual meeting in December and became directors of the firm on January 1. Binder and Foley are resident in the firm’s Burlington office. Martin practices from the firm’s Montpelier office.

Burlington Business Association (BBA), a non-profit trade organization whose mission is to steward and promote Burlington’s economic vitality, is pleased to announce the hiring of Alex Bunten as special projects manager. Taking over from Derik Wrightson, Bunten will work closely with key stakeholders and the City of Burlington to improve the parking and transportation dynamics in the Queen City.

The Milton Artists’ Guild Board of Directors is pleased to announce their new Executive Director, Jessie Swétel. Since the Milton Artists’ Guild opened its Art Center and Gallery on April 1, 2017, growth in sales and attendance has been outstanding. Membership is up 100% and sales are up 60%. For over one year, the MAG organization ran solely on member volunteer time.