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Stephen F Kenney, MBA, CPA, was recently named chief financial officer for Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) after an extensive nationwide search, President and Chief Operating Officer Anna T Noonan announced today.

The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, a division of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, announced two new hires. Nate Formalarie has been named Communications Director and Sara DeFilippi has been named Sales and Marketing Specialist.

Rural Community Transportation is delighted to announce that Nick D’Agostino has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director! Nick D’Agostino comes to RCT with more than 20 years of significant leadership experience.

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday the selection of nine recipients for the Above and Beyond Awards, a new award category designed to showcase the inspiring workforce shaping Vermont today.

ReadyNation convened in New York City last week for the Global Business Summit on Early Childhood, attracting hundreds of business leaders from across the US and representatives from over 50 countries, all with the common goal of coming together to better understand how businesses could help advance care for children from birth to age five.

Fourteen Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC attorneys have been named to the 2019 New England Super Lawyers list and five have been named to the Rising Stars list according to a notification from the publisher of the list. The selections were announced on Nov 1.

The Primary Care team at Gifford Health Care continues to expand to meet the needs of central Vermonters, with Rachel Coombs, MD, providing family care at Gifford’s Bethel Health Center starting this week. Coombs works with patients at all stages of life, from newborn to geriatric, including prenatal, birth, and postpartum care.

Ledyard Financial Group (ticker symbol LFGP), holding company for Ledyard National Bank, is pleased to announce that Mark Beliveau has joined their Board of Directors effective October 23, 2018. Mark is a Partner at Gallagher, Flynn and Company, LLC, a regional tax, auditing, and consulting firm providing services to clients throughout the Northeast.

Shelburne Farms is pleased to announce that Robin Turnau, former CEO of Vermont Public Radio, has joined the Farm as its Chief Advancement Officer. In this new position, she will be responsible for raising resources for and awareness of Shelburne Farms and its educational mission, overseeing development, communications, marketing, and public relations.

Chef Shawn Calley, the Executive Chef of the Burlington Country Club, was named the Culinary Cup Champion for his smoked chicken stuffed with apples, goat cheese, and sage. This is the third win for Chef Calley. Chef Evan Leavy of the Jericho Cafe & Tavern won the People's Choice Award for his house smoked brisket with blackstrap molasses, apple relish, and cornbread crumble.

Storytelling For Pantsers: How To Write and Revise Your Novel Without an Outline by Annalisa Parent has won the CIPA EVVY Silver Award in Best Business Books and a merit award in the Humor category.

C2 – Competitive Computing, is proud to announce that Tom Williams, Vice President of eBusiness, has joined the Vermont Technology Alliance Board of Directors. C2 and Tom are excited to have the opportunity to join forces with VTTA in supporting, promoting and growing technology businesses and technology jobs in Vermont.