Cx Associates, a leading energy engineering firm and pioneer in the field of building commissioning, announces that one of their engineers, Katherine Mason, has earned her Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional Operation and Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED AP O+M specialty distinguishes professionals implementing sustainable practices, improving performance, heightening efficiency and reducing environmental impact in existing buildings through enhanced operations and maintenance.

Kim Dixon of Insights, LLC has recently been announced as the 2015 Small Business Marketing Solution Provider of the Year - Northeast.

Awarded by Constant Contact Inc., an online marketing company, Dixon received the award at a conference in Las Vegas last month where she was recognized as 1 of 5 recipients amongst hundreds of marketing professionals from across the country.

AllEarth Renewables, the award winning Vermont-based solar tracker manufacturer, has announced the hiring of Debra Royce as its Chief Financial Officer.

Royce joins to AllEarth's management team with more than 25 years experience in corporate finance. She will lead the company's finance department, strategic financial initiatives, and IT operations.

Megan Tingley, Executive Vice President and Publisher of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, announced the acquisition of The SheepOver, the recent self-published picture book success by John and Jennifer Churchman based on the true story of their orphan lamb that fell ill on a cold winter evening. Won by Tingley in a heated auction, the three-book deal for world English rights was negotiated with Brenda Bowen of Sanford J. Greenburger Associates.

The ribbon is cut by owners Christopher and Angela LaFlamme at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration at the new location of LaFlamme’s Furniture Mall located at 3 Diamond Run Mall in Rutland Town.

Recently, a sunny, early fall Saturday, six people put in their canoes at an access point along the Missisquoi River in East Berkshire, VT. As soon as their canoes hit the water, the six of them began collecting a motley assortment of “goods” from the river—corroded cans, pieces of steel pipe, and bits of technicolor plastic. No, these paddlers were not collecting raw material for a found art sculpture. They, along with hundreds of other volunteers throughout the state, were participating in Vermont’s River Cleanup month.

Peter Campbell, a real estate agent in the Northeast Kingdom, has joined KW Vermont.

Peter brings many years of not only Real Estate sales experience but insurances sales as well. Peter has been it the sales business for over 40 years and provides the best care for his clients. Peter is a second generation Vermonter and knows the Northeast Kingdom area inside and out.

NPI, a technology management company based in South Burlington, has announced that Mike Block has joined the Canopy Team. Mike will provide managed IT services support to our clients. Mike comes to NPI with over 20 years in the IT service industry. He ran his own Apple service business in New York City and most recently held the Server Administrator position at Addison Central Supervisory Union. Mike resides in Starksboro.