Northfield Savings Bank has donated $25,000 to Vermont Technical College to support workforce development in Vermont's manufacturing sector. Vermont Tech recently launched a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and is enhancing its manufacturing and electrical engineering laboratories to bolster Vermont's capacity for advanced manufacturing.
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The People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, has announced that it has once again awarded $7,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland; as well as $3,000 to Everybody Wins!
Dr. Kasra Djalayer has joined Gifford Health Care’s primary care team and is now seeing patients in the Berlin and Randolph clinics. He also sees Gifford patients at the Rowan Court Nursing Home in Barre, where he is the Medical Director.
The Vermont Historical Society has hired Tori Hart as development manager. Ms. Hart is uniquely suited for this position as her experience combines stewardship, museum administration, membership cultivation and recognition.
Robert Holliday, CPA has joined Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs as a Manager. Robert graduated from State University of New York at Plattsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business.
Bread Loaf Corporation, Vermont’s integrated company of architects, planners and builders, has appointed Michael G. McLaughlin as President. McLaughlin, who has been employed at Bread Loaf for 18 years, will succeed Maynard F. McLaughlin, who will remain with the company as Chairman.
Addison County Transit Resources (ACTR) has selected a new Regional Director from a nationwide search.
Bill Cunningham of Middlebury will report to Executive Director Jim Moulton and to the locally-based board of directors.
The Vermont Center on Rural Development (VCRD) recently honored Rick Davis, co-founder and president of the Permanent Fund for Vermont's Children, with VCRD's lifetime achievement award. Every year, VCRD recognizes a leader who has a transformational effect on their community.
The Champlain Valley Newspaper Group has announced two promotions within its ranks that will strengthen its three weekly newspapers in the region.
Michael Stefanowicz will be the new Director of Admission for Saint Michael’s College after a national search.
In collaboration with Cheshire Medical Center Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene, podiatrist Heidi Newkirk, DPM will be opening a local office at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, where she will see patients in the Podiatry Department as well as the BMH Center for Wound Healing.
The Vermont Butcher Shop, the leading proprietor of “honest” meats and victuals from the Green Mountain State and surrounding area, will soon provide the newest ingredient in Rutland’s ongoing revitalization.