People’s United Bank recently announced that Ian Squirrell has been promoted to branch manager at their Dorset Street branch in South Burlington. In this position Squirrell will be responsible for working with customers to ensure the best possible customer experience as well as working with the community to support the various needs including financial literacy.

Sugarbush Resort began the celebration of Chief Recreation Officer and legendary skier John Egan’s 2016 Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Induction with an event at Castlerock Pub from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Sunday, January 29th. The celebration, sponsored by Egan’s beer of choice, Budweiser, included beer specials and giveaways throughout the party. Old ski films of Egan was playing on Castlerock’s television screens including Warren Miller movies. There was also be a roast of Egan during the celebration, where friends both new and old took turns telling stories of the ski star.

The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is pleased to announce Kristin Mehalick will be filling our open Internship Coordinator position. Kristin has worked for over a year as the Southeastern Vermont Economic Development Strategies (SeVEDS) Project Manager at the BDCC.

Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC, one of New England’s leading law firms announced the recent appointment of nine new shareholders in its VT and NH offices as well as the relocation to a new office space in Burlington, VT. Gary F Karnedy, Managing Shareholder for the firm, stated: “We are extremely proud of this group of outstanding professionals and their ascension to shareholder recognizes their hard work for our clients. Our move ‘around the block’ to 30 Main in Burlington will provide us with a beautiful office and convenient parking for our clients.

We are pleased to welcome Shelburne resident, Jonathan Harris and Charlotte resident, Nancy Winship Milliken. Both new board members are award winning and internationally celebrated artists and bring unique qualifications to the table. These two are joining the board at a very exciting time as the Shelburne Craft School looks to the future. “We are so thrilled to welcome Jonathan and Nancy to our board of directors.

FreshTracks Capital has launched a new venture fund designed to heat up new business in Vermont. FreshTracks Capital IV – the fourth fund in FreshTracks Capital’s family of Vermont-focused early-stage investment funds – will target investment in up to 15 new companies over the next few years.To help manage the new fund, TJ Whalen has joined FreshTracks Capital as General Partner and Managing Director. Whalen brings a strong track record of success with high-growth companies, particularly in consumer products and food & beverage.