Black River Design has promoted architect Jesse Remick and architect and Director of Sustainability Polly Wheeler to partner at the Montpelier architectural firm. The pair have worked at Black River for a combined 53 years.

Rebecca Stazi, former executive director of academic and administrative communications at the University of Vermont, has been appointed director of communications and community engagement at Green Mountain Floral Supply.

In this newly created role, Stazi will combine her passion for flowers with her expertise in strategic communications to enhance the brand of the family-run wholesale floristry business, foster meaningful connections within the community and strengthen the company’s internal culture.