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Community Capital of Vermont (CCVT), New England’s highest volume SBA micro-lender, hired Barre resident and longtime central Vermont business owner David Parker to join its new Business Advisory Services division.

State Treasurer Beth Pearce has been named a recipient of the President’s Award from the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers, or NASACT, at their annual conference held this year in Chicago.

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Vermont state Rep. Kevin "Coach" Christie is one of 48 state policymakers from across the country selected as a Council of State Governments' Henry Toll Fellow for the Class of 2015.

Vermont Trophy & Engraving has announced that engraver and part owner, Jessie Swett, has completed a sand carving course with Ikonics Imaging of Duluth, MN. This training continues Swett's and Vermont Trophy & Engraving’s commitment to expanding their awards and sign business into the world of products and the quality associated with sand carving (also known as abrasive etching).

20 years after being a member of the 1995 McNamara Division champion Vermont Expos, former Major League shortstop Orlando Cabrera returns to historic Centennial to be honored on Saturday, August 29th as the Vermont Lake Monsters take on the Tri-City Valley Cats at 6:05 pm.

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP has announced that Partner P. Bruce Wright has been recognized with the 2015 Industry Service Award by the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA). The award was presented to Mr. Wright on August 12 during the Association’s annual conference in Burlington, Vermont.

Joe Villemaire, a Real Estate Sales Professional from Colchester, has joined KW Vermont.

Joe joins KW Vermont from REMAX North Professionals and will be expanding on his current management company Vision Property Management. Vision Real Estate Sales will now offer buying and selling services, along with the apartment management he has been offering for 10 years.

Julia Page, Volunteer Services Manager at the University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center, has been awarded the credential “Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services” by the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.

Three lawyers from Burak Anderson & Melloni, PLC were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers in America© in the following fields: Jon T. Anderson, environmental law, land use and zoning law, environmental litigation, and land use and zoning litigation;Thomas R. Melloni, banking and finance law, public finance law;Shane W.

The 2015 Champlain College's Distinguished Citizen award goes to Richard R. Morley, vice president of support services at Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC). Morley will receive the award from Champlain College President Donald J. Laackman and the Board of Trustees at the College's Convocation on Friday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. at Roger H. Perry Hall.

Dianna Benoit, a Real Estate Sales Professional from Franklin, has joined KW Vermont.