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Renewable NRG Systems, a designer and manufacturer of decision support tools for the global renewable energy industry, has announced the hire of two key staff members in the engineering and supply chain departments.

"We are thrilled to announce that Rich Drill, sales agent at New England Landmark Realty, recently passed the Vermont Real Estate Brokers exam. The 4-hour comprehensive exam tests the in-depth knowledge of National and Vermont real estate law. A Broker's license allows a Realtor to become a principle broker in a real estate office and supervise real estate sales agents.

The Manufacturing Institute announced they will award Debra Leach with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C suite.

Andy Fish, retired Engineer of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), was recently honored with an EPA Regional Wastewater "2015 Regional Lifetime Achievement Award" by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s New England regional office. Mr.

Roger Allbee of Townshend, Vermont was elected chair of the board of trustees of Union Institute & University at its quarterly meeting on January 28, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Allbee served as vice chair from 2013 to 2015 and has been a member of the board since July 2011.

NextCapital, the leading enterprise digital advice provider, today announced its new office in Burlington, Vermont.

University of Vermont Professor Taylor Ricketts has made Thomson Reuters’ prestigious list of the world’s most-cited scholars for the second consecutive year.

In its annual list of Highly Cited Researchers, Thomson Reuters recognizes Ricketts among the world’s 130 most influential researchers for the category of Environment and Ecology.

Vermont’s best bagger, Bethany Berger from Shaw’s Supermarket in Colchester, finished in 2nd place at the National Best Bagger Competition in Las Vegas. The February 29, 2016 event, hosted by the National Grocers Association, brought together baggers from across the Country to compete for the title of the 2016 National Best Bagger.

Kevin W. Donovan, President and CEO of Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) recently announced the appointment of Jill Lord, RN, as the Hospital’s Director of Community Health. Lord’s new position reflects her long commitment to community health and her effectiveness in leading initiatives aimed at improving public health in Windsor, Woodstock and the surrounding region.

Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank®, has announced the winners of its Military and Veterans Suite Night Contest. As the official bank of NESN’s Boston Bruins coverage, the Bank partnered with NESN for the Military and Veteran Suite Night Contest that began on November 1, 2015 and concluded on February 5, 2016.

The Primary Care Physicians Practice at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center recently announced that Elisabeth Haeger, MD, has joined the practice. In addition to her background in primary care, Dr.

The law firm of Kenlan, Schwiebert, Facey & Goss, P.C. announces that it has changed its name to Facey Goss & McPhee P.C. The change, in part, recognizes the contributions of Rodney E. McPhee to the Firm’s practice over the past 27 years and as a shareholder/partner for the last 18 years. Mr. McPhee serves as the Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group.