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A fresh spin on old favorites is the order of the day at the Green Mountain Inn as recently named Executive Chef Cody Vasek infuses his extensive culinary expertise into the creation of contemporary new menus for the inn’s restaurants.

The GridWise Alliance has announced seven new and returning members to its Board of Directors, all of whom are strongly committed to advancing the organization's efforts to build and expand the nation's smart grid. Three new directors replace directors whose two-year terms were completed, while four of the directors were voted to a second term.

The Agency of Commerce and Community Development today announced that Brent Raymond has joined the state agency as the new director of the Vermont Global Trade Partnership.

Dr. Traci Griffith, Saint Michael’s College Associate Professor of Media Studies, Journalism and Digital Arts, and a resident of Williston, was elected to be vice-president of the Vermont chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, and was appointed by Governor Shumlin to serve on the Vermont Humanities Council. Professor Griffith also serves on the board of Vermont Public Radio.

Frank Ittleman, M.D., has been appointed associate vice president of Operations for the University of Vermont Medical Group. In this role, he will be working with both the medical group providers and referring providers throughout Fletcher Allen’s service region.

Flat Fee Real Estate is pleased to announce Gerald Cohen is now representing the company as a certified agent in the Brattleboro, Vermont area. Burlington-based Flat Fee Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage firm which aims to save clients money by charging $3,500 or two percent of the home’s selling price, whichever is less, as opposed to the traditional six percent commission.

Mark Naud, outgoing board president of the Community Sailing Center, announced the election of the new slate of officers and board members for the upcoming year at the organization’s annual meeting held in November at the Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center.

Liza Plantilla, a Real Estate Sales Professional in Burlington, has joined The Adam Hergenrother Team at Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties.

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility presented its annual Legislator of the Year award last week to two lawmakers responsible for shepherding the state’s historic health care law, Act 48, through the Statehouse.

MyWebGrocer is pleased to announce the addition of 11 new members to the team. The new employees join the departments of Customer Support, Business Development, Advertising and Marketing Operations, Software Engineering, and Sales.

Otter Creek Awnings, Sunrooms & Custom Closets, Inc. is proud to announce that Carol Carruth has joined an elite list of storage designers who have achieved designer certification status from the Association of Closet & Storage Professionals (ACSP), the trade organization for the custom storage industry.

Bill Young, Executive Director of Maple Leaf Farm is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Mannings as Primary Care Clerk. Amanda brings many years of customer service experience to the position.