After 20 years at Audubon, Jim Shallow has decided to start a new chapter in his career. Jim will become the Director of Strategic Conservation Initiatives at the Vermont chapter of The Nature Conservancy. Jim came to Audubon to open the Vermont State Office 1997 and worked to create an alliance with the Green Mountain Audubon Society. He was the first executive director of Audubon Vermont, starting in 2000.

“Jim’s decades of experience in construction and biotechnology make him an ideal person to cultivate and strengthen our relationships with companies and governments in the water treatment sectors,” said Scott Fine, President of Fab-Tech. DeAngelis has nearly 30 years of experience in the heavy construction and biotechnology industries. He started a general contracting company specializing in concrete pumping for large residential and commercial projects.

Rep Peter Welch (D-VT) announced on Monday the winner of the 37th Annual Congressional Art Competition at the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier. Aidan Bundock of Shelburne and Champlain Valley Union High School won first-place honors for his watercolor painting, “Midnight Snacks.” Bundock’s piece was selected from a field of 169 student entries representing 39 high schools across Vermont.

May 15th was an evening of honoring excellent service to our community with the theme “Community – We can’t build a healthy community without u!” Chaplain Alden Launer received a standing ovation when named Copley Hospital’s Employee of the Year for his outstanding service to patients, community members and employees. He was honored at the hospital’s annual Service Awards Banquet.

The Addison County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the grand opening of Better Living Audiology at 135A Creek Road. Better Living Audiology’s services are provided by Dr Julie Bier and Dr Corey Gibeault both in Middlebury and at their office off Kennedy Drive in South Burlington. The public is invited to an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by Better Living Audiology and the Addison County Chamber on Thursday May 31st from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Meet Dr Bier and Dr Gibeault, learn more about their services, tour their facilities, and enjoy refreshments.

PC Construction, among the nation’s largest employee-owned construction companies, is pleased to announce that longtime leader Jay Fayette has been named president of the company. Fayette has been with PC Construction for 22 years and has more than 38 years’ experience in the building and infrastructure industries. PC has also named seasoned construction executive David Crawford as Chairman and CEO of the company.