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The Associated Contractors of Vermont recently bestowed special honors on eleven of its members at the Annual AGC/VT meeting. The AGC/VT Best Builder Awards recognize examples of outstanding quality of work and effort covering a broad and eclectic range of construction projects in Vermont in the past year.

Shadow Productions and Shadow Associates in Behavior Change are proud to welcome Mary Catherine Jones as a producer and researcher. In the role of producer for Shadow Productions, Jones works with clients, directs talent, and produces both audio and video marketing materials for a variety of local and regional clients.

With the election over, it is time to contemplate the consequences of our political actions. At the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC), keynote speakers Matt Dickinson and Peter Matthews of Middlebury College discussed the political and economic impact of the recent elections on our state and nation.

The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) has announced the results of its December 6, 2016 annual election of VMEC Advisory Board members. Newly elected to two-year terms on the Board are: Ben Clark, CEO, Ann Clark Ltd.

DuBois & King consulting engineers announce that Joe Coutermarsh, PE, has joined the firm as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Mr Coutermarsh has 30 years of experience providing design of mechanical-HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for industrial, commercial, educational, healthcare, and municipal projects.

The Lamoille Housing Partnership announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are David Ford, Jennifer Burton, and Marilyn Zphar. “All three of our newest Board members embody the spirit of community and bring talent, expertise and energy to LHP.

Main Street Alliance of Vermont held their year-end celebration at the Alchemist Brewery on Sunday night where they awarded, Stephanie Hainely, COO of White + Burke, it’s 2016 Business of the Year award, and Speaker Shap Smith and Senator Philip Baruth were recognized as Legislators of the Year in a Year-End Celebration hosted by The Alchemist.

Last week Gayle Oberg of Little River Realty in Stowe was out touring homes in Washington and Chittenden Counties. Not unusual for a real estate professional with Gayle’s experience and clientele. What make this particular Thursday unusual is she was accompanied by 17 real estate professionals from Japan.

Brian K Haas of VIS Construction Consultants (VISCC) has successfully completed the requirements to become a Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) through AHA (American Hospital Association). Brian is now one of seven Certified Healthcare Constructor’s in the State of Vermont.

Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc (VITL) has named Bonnie Losty as its new accounting manager. In this position, she is responsible for all aspects of the accounting system for VITL, including invoicing, collections, payables, treasury, financial controls, and financial reporting.

Tom Alcorn, senior program coordinator at Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, recognized four volunteers at Vermont Adaptive’s Volunteer Orientation last month at Pico Mountain and Sugarbush Resort.

Former state representative Michael Fisher will join Vermont Legal Aid as Vermont’s Chief Health Care Advocate on January 2.