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SymQuest Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., has recently announced the addition of Courtney Murtha, Gerry Fay, and Tony Cacciatore to its growing operations team in South Burlington, VT. Murtha joins SymQuest as a Technical Assistance Coordinator, Fay as a Purchasing Agent, and Cacciatore as a Field Service Technician.

Opera North has announced that Lisa Morrison has joined the organization as their new marketing manager, with responsibility for all marketing, communications and social media activities. In addition, William Koppenheffer recently joined Opera North’s board of trustees.

Over the years, Inntopia has invested millions of dollars to develop, and support the most robust reservation software for the travel industry. Based in Stowe, Vermont, the company is now kicking off 2016 with a focus on building the most talented and experienced support and account management teams as possible.

John Kitonis, Vice President of Software Development

Vermont Community Foundation has announced that the search for a new president has begun. The board of directors has appointed Felipe Rivera, who has been serving as the Foundation's vice president for strategy and communications, as interim president and CEO.

US Sen. Bernie Sanders has announced 20 finalists in his annual State of the Union essay contest for Vermont high school students. A record number of Vermont high schools and students participated in Sanders’ contest this year.

Falana Lisa Bloch, Assistant Director of Development at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children in Westminster, Vermont, has been certified by CFRE International as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

Northfield Savings Bank has announced that Kyle Nicholls has joined the Northfield Investment Services (NIS) team as an Investment Consultant with Infinex Financial Group.

Carol Johnson has joined State Farm Insurance, Chris Kasper’s Agency in Essex Jct., VT as an account manager.

Carol is licensed to sell Property and Casualty insurance and is available to provide assistance and information about insurance and financial services.

C2 (Competitive Computing), a Vermont-based technology consulting firm specializing in Internet Business Solutions and Enterprise Technology Infrastructure, announced the addition of the following employee:

On Wednesday, January 20th, at 6:30pm, Phoenix Books Rutland will host Jeffrey Amestoy for a talk on his new book, Slavish Shore: The Odyssey of Richard Henry Dana Jr.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation has announced the appointment of Carson Thurber as senior gifts officer. Thurber was assistant principal at the Stratton Mountain School in Stratton, VT, and vendor coordinator for Burton Snowboard Company in Burlington, VT. In his new role, he will support the SVHC Foundation in its mission to raise funds for SVHC.

The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) is a non-profit organization created by the State of Vermont to help develop Vermont’s sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and forest product market sectors. Executive Director, Ellen Kahler, announces the following appointments.