Senate passes renewable energy bill
FairPoint reports $8.8 million loss in first quarter
State, business leaders advocate for changes in unemployment insurance
New law expands Vermont's wineries ability to sell products
March of Dimes Board welcomes Chair of Communications
Shelli Guay of Milton is slated to join the Board of Directors for the March of Dimes Vermont Chapter on June 2. Guay’s intent to join the board will be announced at this Saturday’s March for Babies walk in Burlington, starting at 9:00am at Burlington High School.
Ideas Well Done promotes within
Stephen Bogner was promoted to Executive Vice President of Ideas Well Done, LLC, foodservice product designers and developers. Mr. Bogner has been involved in foodservice industry product development activities since 1999 when he joined Colburn Treat to help develop the Stellar line of steamers now owned by Market Forge Industries. He is currently responsible for product development management. According to IWD President Mike Colburn, Bogner's new responsibilities include business and new services development.
Maple Leaf Farm hires assessment counselor
Bill Young, Executive Director of Maple Leaf Farm is pleased to announce that Libby Kennedy was recently hired as an Assessment Counselor. Libby graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with Masters in Community Mental Health, and, completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Division of Addictions. She is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Master of Divinity, ordained in the United Church of Christ. Libby resides in Hinesburg.
Vermont Children's Aid Society Names Interim Executive Director
William A. Baker, President of the Vermont Children's Aid Society Board of Directors announced the appointment of Denise Nagelschmidt as Interim Executive Director of the Vermont Children's Aid Society. Baker noted that Denise has provided exceptional leadership to the agency and its Board of Directors, rising to become President of the Board this last November.
Former Vermont Teddy Bear President & CEO Purchases Premier Women’s Cycling Company
Former President and CEO of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Elisabeth Robert, announced her acquisition of a majority interest in Terry Precision Cycling, today’s premier women’s cycling company. Terry’s founder Georgena Terry and Vice President of Marketing Paula Dyba will remain as continuing equity partners in the business.
