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Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is pleased to welcome Alessandro Cavalcante, MPAS, PA-C, to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians. Cavalcante is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Cavalcante received his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies and a bachelor’s degree in biology both from Union College in Nebraska.

The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, recently donated a total of $10,000 to Mercy Connections as part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the community. Mercy Connections is an educational values-driven non-profit organization living the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy with an enduring concern for women.

Michelle Wade APRN defines excellence. As one of Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region’s (CHCRR) Nurse Practitioners she is known for her thorough understanding of how critically important the work of a nurse practitioner is in caring for the elderly and the most vulnerable patients.

The Rutland law firm of Facey Goss & McPhee PC is proud to announce that Christopher W Blanchard and Heather Z Cooper have become Shareholders in the firm as of January 2018. Chris has been with the firm since 2008.

GlowAesthetics is proud to introduce the opening of its new state-of-the-art medical spa and beauty boutique at the Shelburne Square Shopping Plaza in South Burlington on 41 IDX Drive. The medical spa opened for business on March 19, 2018 and will be open 6 days/week.

AllEarth Renewables, Inc, the award winning Vermont-based solar tracker manufacturer, has announced that Debbie Shepard has joined the company’s senior management team. She will continue as the Controller at AllEarth Renewables, a role she began in 2017. Shepard, of Essex Jct, Vt, has extensive financial, manufacturing, and utility experience, making her a perfect fit for AllEarth.

Carlson Management Consulting is excited to announce the expansion of its outsourcing team and services with the addition of two new consultants: Mary Washburn, Controller, and Hannah Weisner, Director of Finance & Outsourcing.

Poulin Grain, animal nutrition and feed company in the northeastern United States, has added Francisco San Emerterio as a Dairy Support Technician. He will be providing technical support to Poulin Grain’s dairy customers in New England and New York.

As a client, friend, neighbor or family member of Tom Shampnois, it is with great pleasure that we share with you that Tom has been honored with the Exceptional Experiences Award Award, for the second year in a row. This achievement represents a 100% satisfaction rating and the highest percentage of returned client surveys in the last year.

The theme of the 2018 Annual Elections was "Own It" and we are thankful for all of you who asserted your ownership by voting! With your help, we are able to direct funding to local charities and to welcome new members to our Board of Directors. Your participation allows us to build a stronger, values-based credit union together.

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Affiliated Associates (AA) is pleased to welcome Michelle Woodbury to its growing team! With many years of experience in service and operations, Michelle brings her expertise to expand the core pillars of Communication, Education, Technology, and Service to the many businesses Affiliated Associates serves.

Healthy Dollars (HD), a growing third party administrator for customized health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, is excited to announce two new members of the team – Mike Lisboa and Mikaila Jewett.