The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties (VNA) is pleased to announce Zail Berry, MD, MPH, FACP has joined the agency in the role of Associate Medical Director, Hospice and Palliative Care Services. Working alongside Medical Director, Jaina Clough, MD, Dr Berry will oversee the delivery of clinical care to individuals facing life-limiting illness in the community and at the newly expanded McClure Miller VNA Respite House.

US Marine Corps General Joseph F Dunford Jr., a 1977 graduate of Saint Michael’s College and the nation’s highest-ranking military officer since 2015 as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the Commencement Speaker and will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters at his alma mater on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in the Ross Sports Center.

The Burlington Business Association (BBA) is proud to recognize the following as winners of the 2017 BBA Awards. Seventh Generation is the winner of the Business of the Year award, David Provost is the winner of the Tim Halvorson Business Person of the Year award, Select Design is the winner of the Hertzel Pasackow Architectural Excellence award and The Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) will receive a Special Recognition Award. Winners will be recognized at the 39th Annual Dinner, April 6th at the Burlington Hilton. “This year’s honorees all have distinguished histories in our community.

Jai Macker, of South Burlington, recently joined the King Street Center Board of Directors, his term starting in late 2016. Jai serves as VP of Products at Dealer.com where he and his team work to help transform automotive retailing through the Digital Marketing and Retailing products and services.

Grace Cottage Hospital Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Louise McDevitt is the author of a new book for clinical practitioners. Orthopedic Physical Assessment, published by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates and co-authored by McDevitt and FNP Monica Tombasco, is a reference guide to help Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants, medical students, and seasoned clinicians alike with orthopedic diagnosis and treatment.

Article One Partners (AOP), the world's largest intellectual property research community and pioneer in crowd-based prior art searching, announced today that former President Peter Vanderheyden has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 2017.

As a successful business owner, with an electrolysis practice for 13 years, Leslie Quinn’s reputation is based on integrity, hard work, and simply doing the right thing. Throughout her professional career, Leslie has maintained a commitment to the highest level of education and training – not just for her own personal growth, but to give her clients the best experience possible for their investment. Her goal is to be a trusted adviser and advocate before, during, and after the real estate process. Leslie resides in Williston.