Louise Davies, MD, MS, Receives Fulbright US Scholar Award to Kuma Hospital, Kobe, Japan and The Health Experiences Research Group at Oxford University, United Kingdom for her research focused on the problem of cancer overdiagnosis, investigating best practices for management and communicating the health benefits to patients, providers and the public. Dr Louise Davies of the White River Junction VA has received a Fulbright US Scholar Program grant to Kobe, Japan and Oxford University, UK from the US Department of State and the J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Vail Resorts, Inc (NYSE: MTN) (“Vail Resorts”) announced today the appointment of Bobby Murphy as the new vice president and general manager of Stowe Mountain Resort, effective at acquisition close, expected in June. The 2016-2017 ski season marks Murphy’s 30th year in the ski industry. Spanning three decades, Murphy’s career has demonstrated a commitment to the local resorts and communities where he has worked and resided.

I am pleased to announce an important change in the Construction and Materials Bureau. With Secretary Flynn's support we have created the position of Construction Manager who will report directly to Bureau Director David Hoyne. This position will provide direct supervision and guidance to the construction regions and construction services groups while providing an additional resource to the critical work performed by the Construction Staff. In doing so, this position will also interact with the Contractor community at various levels.

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is pleased to announce that Samantha Sheehan has been hired as Local First Vermont Program Manager. In this role, Sheehan will support efforts to market independently owned, Vermont-based businesses, educate consumers about the importance of supporting a local economy, and grow the program’s offerings including the print and digital app versions of the Buy Local Resource Guide and Coupon Book.