AllEarth Renewables has announced the recent hiring of Carolyn Cooke as Director of Sales and Marketing.

A seasoned entrepreneur with over twenty years of senior-level experience in consumer products, Cooke, of Colchester, brings to AllEarth Renewables experience in sales, marketing, and brand building.

Emily E. Chamberlain, previously a Paul Frank + Collins Law Clerk, has recently become an Associate Attorney at the firm. Ms. Chamberlain is a member of the firm’s Employment + Labor and Litigation teams, where she focuses on employment litigation defense and providing advice to clients regarding compliance with state and federal laws.

The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce announced on October 29, 2013 at their annual meeting that Steve Costello (Vice President of Generation and Energy Innovation) at Green Mountain Power is the Chamber's 2013 Business Person of the Year.

Costello was presented the award by Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott, Rutland City Mayor Chris Louras, and Chamber officials.

The award presentation cited Costello's extensive involvement in the community and the successful business development he has already sheparded for the Rutland Region on behalf of Green Mountain Power.

After 10 years providing sales and account strategy at Propeller Media Works, Stewart Jensen has been named VP of Strategy. In this role, he will concentrate on developing digital marketing solutions that connect clients with their audiences online. He will also play a deeper role in guiding the finances for the online marketing and custom web design boutique.

The Addison County Chamber of Commerce congratulates Vermont Federal Credit Union on the opening of its new branch in Middlebury. VTFCU has had a branch in Middlebury since 1993, initially in Marble Works, then on Washington Street, but has recently moved into newly renovated space located at 1 Court Street.

The new branch features enhanced service to the Middlebury-area market, which includes additional parking, a convenient drive-thru, expanded lobby services and many more features for greater convenience.