The National Retail Federation (NRF) has named Trudy Trombley, owner of Truly Trudy’s Boutique in Stowe, Vt, America’s Retail Champion of the Year for 2017. The award is the highest honor bestowed on a retailer by NRF for their impact on public policy debates affecting the retail industry. Trombley, who received the award during NRF’s annual Retail Advocates Summit in Washington, DC, was selected from five finalists from around the country.

C2 (Competitive Computing), a Colchester-based technology consulting firm, announced three new hires and a promotion with their organization: Taylor Schneider, Systems Technician, will focus on Desktop Support and Managed Services. Schneider is a graduate of Saint Michael’s College and holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration.

The Brattleboro Retreat is pleased to announce the appointment of Arthur W Nichols as the hospital’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). “We’re excited to bring in a person of Art’s caliber,” said Louis Josephson, president and chief executive officer. “The Retreat is getting a great leader who I know will play a key role in helping us achieve the financial goals we have set out in our new strategic plan.”