The George Wright Society (GWS) has honored RSG Senior Director Steve Lawson with their prestigious award for Social Science Achievement. The award is given in recognition of excellence in social science research, management, or education related to parks, reserves, and other protected areas.
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The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) today announced two newly elected members to its Board of Directors. Both Ted Foster of Vergennes and Tony Collier of Colchester attended their first Board meeting last week at VEDA's office in Montpelier.
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Amy (Morrison) Spear, a forward-thinking, leader who understands membership and mission, as the new Vice President of Tourism and Sally Cooper, an accomplished marketing professional in both B2B and B2C space as the new Director of Marketing and Communications.
Mercy Connections thanks the more than 450 community members who attended their annual May Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont. The room was full of generous sponsors and supporters. “We are all connected in this work”, Lisa Falcone, Executive Director, acclaimed to those in the room.
The Green Mountain Council, BSA recently honored three longtime scouting volunteers at their annual meeting at the Barre Elks Club with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award that can be bestowed on a volunteer for distinguished service at the local council level.
The Green Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently elected Dave McAllister and eleven other community leaders to serve as officers for the 2019-20 council year. The elections were held at the Barre Elks Club, where the Council membership celebrated its history and its future as an organization for all youth, regardless of gender, for success as adults.
Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc (LMS) announced today that, effective immediately, it is reorganizing its internal management structure in order to accelerate decision-making and increase customer responsiveness.
ValleyNet, ECFiber's implementation partner, announced today that it has chosen a new Managing Director, Christopher Recchia, of Randolph, VT. Chris brings a wealth of non-profit and telecom regulatory experience, most notably as the head of Vermont’s Department of Public Service from 2012-2017.
In honor of National Nurses Week, which runs from May 6-12 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday) to honor and recognize the contribution of all nurses, BAYADA Hospice in Norwich, VT recognizes all hospice nurses who make a difference in their patients’ lives.
The Snelling Center for Government is pleased to announce that Mariah McGill is joining the organization as the Director of the Early Childhood Leadership Institute. McGill, a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, has run her own consulting practice since 2014 and will continue to do so on a part-time basis.
Community Bank NA is pleased to announce the promotion of Crystal Gaudet to branch supervisor of its Northfield location. In her new role, Gaudet will oversee the daily operations of the office, ensuring every customer receives the highest level of service.
The National Academy of Sciences has announced the election of Mark Nelson, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor and Chair of Pharmacology at the University of Vermont, as a member, in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Nelson joins 100 new members and 25 foreign associates elected April 30, 2019 to the National Academy of Sciences.