Elizabeth Harlow, a Commercial Lines Customer Service Agent in Kinney Pike Insurance’s Williston Office, was recently recognized as Insurance Professional of the Year by the Champlain Valley/Northern Vermont Chapter of the Champlain Valley Association of Insurance Professionals (CVAIP). Harlow was honored with this award at a recent gathering of Insurance Professionals in Essex, Vermont.
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The Vermont Retail & Grocers Association (VRGA) has announced its scholarship winners for the 2015-2016 academic year. For over 25 years, the association’s Scholarship Program has provided financial assistance for college to members’ employees and/or their children.
This year, 10 scholarships of $1,500 each, totaling $15,000 were awarded.
The ribbon is cut at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration for Otter Creek Fun Center located at 1800 Route 7 in Danby, VT.
Jon Anderson, a partner with the Burlington law firm Burak Anderson & Melloni, PLC, presented at the June NBI Title Law in Vermont conference. Mr. Anderson spoke on the process of title examination and transfer of title.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Steven R. Gordon, announced that Robin Heald, currently serving as BMH’s Director of Human Resources, is being promoted to the position of Vice President – Human Resources.
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty has announced the promotion of Nancy Seidel and Renee LaPorte.
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) has announced two new hires to advance its vision that Chittenden County be a healthy, inclusive, and prosperous community.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center has selected Sue Miller-Goulet as May Employee of the Month in recognition of her sustained service excellence.
Miller-Goulet provides administrative support for the pediatric department. Colleagues praise her calm competence, graciousness and ability to make every patient feel welcome.
The Automaster has announced at Chris Bortree has been certified by BMW and appointed by The Automaster as a BMW Genius. According to BMW, “the BMW Genius exists to provide a pressure-free buying experience.” Bortree was among the first in the country to complete training and receive certification as a BMW Genius.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system (D-H) has appointed Dr. Mark A. Creager, Professor of Medicine at Harvard and a nationally known expert in the field of cardiovascular diseases, as Center Director of the D-H Heart and Vascular Center. Dr. Creager comes to Dartmouth-Hitchcock and the Geisel School of Medicine after a distinguished career at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA.
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) has announced the appointment of Vermont native Crystal Hasty, PA, as a physician assistant in the hospital’s ExpressCare department.
Hasty has lived and worked in Colorado, Georgia, Maine and Montana over the past several years.
Dr. Kolb Nava recently joined the Hospitalist staff at the University of Vermont Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center.