Heidi Clute of Clute Wealth Management recently attended focus09, a leading financial services industry conference hosted by LPL Financial, the nation's number one independent broker/dealer. "I especially appreciated the business sessions, technology training and continuing education classes offered at this event," said Heidi Clute. "Attending such industry events helps us keep current so we can continue to offer our clients up to date advice."
The University of Vermont has named Professor H.W. "Bud" Meyers director of the James M. Jeffords Center, a newly established center at UVM for public policy research. The mission of the center is to conduct rigorous, scientifically-based research and evaluation, education, training, and outreach that will support the public's efforts to address complex and challenging issues.
Seeing Lake Champlain from a different perspective - Clean and Clear - was reason to celebrate for over 150 Friends of Chittenden County Republican Legislators when they met October 7, on the shore of Lake Champlain. Vermont's top Republican, Governor Jim Douglas, was honored for initiating one of the most significant water quality plans the state has ever undertaken, Vermont's Clean and Clear Action Plan.
DuBois & King, Inc., consulting engineers announced that Thomas F. Boll, P.E., has joined the firm's Structures Department as Senior Project Manager. Boll is a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with 35 years of consulting engineering experience specializing in structural design for municipal, institutional, corporate, commercial, and residential building projects. Tom has spent his professional career in Vermont and is licensed to provide professional structural engineering throughout New England.
Pragmatic Technologies, Inc has announced their continued growth in adding a new talented employee. The company now numbers 12 full time employees, and plans to see increased business throughout 2009. Recently hired was Justin Newcom as Software Engineer. Newcom is a recent graduate of St. Lawrence University double majoring in Computer Science and Government. He brings experience in web design and programming languages including C++, Java, Scheme, and Eclipse . About Pragmatic Technologies, Inc. Pragmatic Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of custom integrated business solutions.
Bullrock Corporation has announced that Sara Wool has been named the new Director of Development and Outreach. Sara has significant experience in sales, marketing and fundraising. After spending 7 years in Boston, MA as a recruiter for independent schools and as the Associate Director of Admissions and Development at the Hillside School, Sara returned to Vermont to lead the fundraising and marketing efforts for Boys and Girls Club of Burlington.
The Lodge at Otter Creek in Middlebury has announced that Stephanie Parker has been named the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Stephanie has a long and successful background in sales and marketing. She has spent 15 years in advertising sales in Television, Radio and Print. She has also spent 10 years in pharmaceutical sales with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Stephanie has lived in Vermont since 1985. The Lodge at Otter Creek is an adult community featuring rental options such as two bedroom state-of-the-art Cottages and one and two bedroom Independent Living apartments.
On October 12th, Stafford Technical Center's Chapter of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America ( FCCLA) installed new officers for the 2009-2010 school year. The following students were elected to serve as officers: President-Sara Graham (Rutland High School), Vice-President/Parliamentarian-Mercedes LaPlant (Proctor High School), Secretary/Reporter-Alyssa Hartwell (Rutland High School), Treasurer-Charlena Breon (West Rutland High School), and Historian-Nikki Broadwell (Rutland High School).
Patrick Brown, owner of the Caribbean Corner Restaurant and Director of the Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center, who also teaches Caribbean Studies at the University of Vermont was given the Distinguished Member Award by the Vermont chapter on October 4th in the Davis Center. Brown has taught at UVM since 1999. The recognition was for contribution to the classroom, campus and community. In addition to organizing the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, remembrance Brown is responsible for several high level visits to the State including Archbishop Tutu.
