The ribbon is cut at the grand reopening of The New England Maple Museum in Pittsford. The Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration was held to recognize new owners Bill and Mary Blanchard and the remodeling they have done to this important area attraction. The New England Maple Museum is located at 4578 US Route 7, just north of the Village of Pittsford and offers a tour of the history of maple production and how maple products are produced.

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Tom Donahue, EVP/CEO Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce

On October 5, 2013, Denise Palmer, an Ameriprise Financial advisor, hosted a client appreciation event with a unique twist, offering clients the opportunity to work in various community service projects throughout Central Vermont. After dividing into groups that paired personal interests with the needs of the community, clients and staff together completed volunteer activities for three different non-profits: Vermont Historical Society, Central Vermont Humane Society, and Cross Vermont Trail Association (CVTA). CVTA Executive Director, Greg Western commented that:

Michael L. Seaver, Vermont President, People’s United Bank, Burlington, Vt., was named a trustee of Saint Michael's College this fall. He attended his first meeting of a three-year term on the 31-member board Oct. 3-5, on the campus of the liberal arts residential Catholic college.

The Sugarbush Ski & Ride School announces the hiring of two new coaches, as well as the expansion of their Adult Programs offerings.

Jill Wilkinson has been appointed to the position of Seasonal and Specialty Programs Manager. Wilkinson will oversee Sugarbush Resort’s seasonal ski and snowboard learning programs, including the Blazer programs for kids.

Lang McLaughry Real Estate has announced the addition of Jessica Citera as a REALTOR® and member of our Londonderry Sales Team.

Jessica has over 20 years of experience in the marketing industry and has specialized in real estate properties since 2006. She is excited to join the sales professionals at Lang McLaughry Real Estate and help people find their own special home in Vermont.

The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Board President, Thomas Chase. Tom, who has been on our board since 2009, is CEO and co-owner of Neagley & Chase Construction in South Burlington. He has always been incredibly supportive of VABVI and our clients. Tom regularly attends our Annual Dinner and Walk-A-Thon fundraisers. With a combination of this exciting new board change and the support of generous Vermonters, VABVI is looking forward to a bright upcoming fiscal year for our clients!

DEW Construction Corp. is proud to announce and welcome Pamela Moreau as Corporate General Counsel, Elizabeth Stillwell as Risk and Insurance Manager and the promotion of Jason DelleChiaie to Project Manager.

Pamela Moreau joins DEW in a newly created position as Corporate General Counsel and handles commercial contracts, real estate transactions, development, financing, collections, dispute resolution, and employment matters for DEW and its affiliates.

Cole Engineering and Construction, based in Manchester, VT, is currently overseeing the day-to-day construction activities at the Main Street site of the new community library. Owner Chris Cole was brought in early on the project to provide oversight and act as owner representative during the program and design phase of the project. "I firmly believe that early involvement in a project provides significant benefits to all team members by developing an organized and economical approach with special emphasis on project costs and schedules," said Cole.

Two attorneys have recently joined the northern New England law firm of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. Daniel Crisp has joined the Business Law and Energy and Telecommunications Practice Groups. He will practice as an associate in the St. Johnsbury office. Danielle Changala also joins DRM as an associate in the Energy and Telecommunications Practice Group. She will practice in the firm’s Burlington office.