The Smugglers’ Notch Ski Patrol received the National Ski Patrol’s Most Outstanding Alpine Patrol award on a snowy afternoon at the Smugglers’ Notch Base Lodge. The award, given annually, accounts for a long list of honors. Smugglers’ patrol team graciously accepted the award after far exceeding the necessary criteria.

McCormick, Fitzpatrick, Kasper & Burchard is pleased to announce that Jason Ferreira and Keith Kasper were named a New England Super Lawyer for 2018 for Workers’ Compensation. David Berman was named a New England Super Lawyer for 2018 in Workers’ Compensation as a "Rising Star." McCormick, Fitzpatrick, Kasper & Burchard has been successfully defending employers in contested Workers' Compensation matters for over 50 years.

Over 175 community and business leaders joined Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) for their 81st Annual Meeting to celebrate the successes of the organization and community over the last year. The celebration took place on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at College of St. Joseph’s Tuttle Theatre.

In announcing the promotion of Mary Ann Livingston to Senior Paralegal and Marketing Manager at Sterrett Law, PLC, Attorney David Sterrett reaffirms his commitment to creating an exceptional experience for business clients in Massachusetts and Vermont. Since joining the firm in 2015, Mary Ann has focused on trademark law as integral to the branding and marketing process. This is a natural segue from her 25 years as a communications consultant in working with Fortune 500 companies, NGO’s and entrepreneurs to define and communicate their vision, mission and unique brand to all key audiences.

FoodScience Corporation (FSC), a locally owned leader in human and pet nutritional products, announces the hiring of Lisa DeSmet as Vice President of Quality and Regulatory.

“We are delighted that Lisa has joined our team. Lisa brings tremendous quality, regulatory and manufacturing experience. She will help us continue to ensure regulatory compliance and that our products continue to be of the highest quality. Her industry experience makes her uniquely qualified to lead at FoodScience during this exciting time of growth,” said Sharon Rossi, CEO, FoodScience Corporation.

Grassroots Solar, Inc of Dorset, VT, was recently named one of the recipients of the 2018 “Brilliance Awards” by Sonnen Batterie, the global leader in intelligent residential energy storage. These new awards are bestowed upon thought leaders and innovators who, in partnership with Sonnen, have demonstrated a tireless commitment to creating a cleaner and more reliable energy future for all through innovation, collaboration and customer education.