Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is pleased to honor three outstanding individuals and organizations who are leading by outstanding example, and developing successful socially responsible business models. Our 18th Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner will recognize Bram Kleppner, CEO at Danforth, with the Terry Ehrich Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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The Nature Conservancy is pleased to announce the recent hire of Tom Rogers as the new Associate Director of Philanthropy. For the past seven years, Rogers worked in outreach for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. In his new role, Rogers will help lead efforts to build a community of support for healthy forests, clean waters, and connected landscapes in a changing climate.
Home Care Assistance of Greater Burlington, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is pleased to announce that Stacy Lee, Co-Owner and Client Care Manager, has completed her Care Manager, Certified designation by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers.
Every year the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) honors two of its 1.3 million members by awarding them the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). The 96th such award in NAR’s 107-year history was announced at the Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, DC, on May 19, 2019.
Barb Watters was named the State of Vermont Elk of the Year at the recent Vermont Elks Association Convention. The award was presented to Barb by VEA President, Morris "Rocky" Putnam. Barb was elected as the Exalted Ruler of Barre Lodge #1535 in April of 2018 and again in 2019.
AllEarth Renewables, Inc. of Williston VT, announced today that Evan Blittersdorf will join the company serving in the role of Business Development Analyst. Evan comes to the company as a lifelong renewable energy enthusiast who recently received a Global Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from Korea University in Seoul, South Korea.
Winooski Insurance, a full-service independent insurance agency serving Vermont and New England, has hired Mike Cioffi as Commercial Lines Producer. Based in Colchester, Mike will be focused on helping commercial clients find the right insurance for their needs.
Almost exactly one year after Rev. Jan Hutslar first visited the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Upper Valley (UUCUV) in Norwich, she was officially installed in a ritual ceremony at the house of worship on Sunday, May 19.
On May 15, 2019, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont (USAO) honored a number of individuals from a variety of law enforcement agencies at the USAO’s second annual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony. This ceremony was held at the federal building in Burlington, Vermont.
VHB is pleased to announce that Jessey Horvat has joined VHB's South Burlington, Vermont office as a Landscape Designer.
Samantha Alger, PhD, joins VHB's Natural Sciences team in South Burlington, Vermont, as an Environmental Scientist/Pollinator Specialist. She brings a decade of experience in applied ecological science, incorporating research, education, and outreach to improve the health of managed and wild bees.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) recently hosted a gathering of employees and friends at its second annual Nurses Week Awards, which recognizes nursing professionals who go above and beyond for their patients and colleagues. The event was held as part of National Nurses Week, which was celebrated from May 6 to May 12.