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Tim Little of Milton has recently joined Attacca Realty of South Burlington as a Realtor with over 5 years of experience. Tim has been a multi-million dollar producer and strives to maximize his clients return as a buyer or seller.

Heather Shouldice, the former owner of a well-known downtown business and currently a Montpelier-based lobbyist was recently named president of the Montpelier Rotary Club. She takes over from Andrew Brewer, the owner of Onion River Sports on Langdon Street, who served as president for the last year.

On August 3-7, more than 450 professional truck drivers from all 50 states will meet in Columbus, Ohio, to put their safe-driving skills to the test in the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC), known as “the Super Bowl of Safety.” Drivers earn the right to compete in this prestigious annual event by first winning titles in their respective vehicles classes at the state level.

PMG Public Relations announces the addition of a new associate. Thomas Kupfer has started work at PMG as Assistant Account Executive. Mr. Kupfer was previously employed by Okemo Mountain Resort as communications coordinator and at Liberty Sports Magazine as a contributing editor.

Vermont Mozart Festival has formally announced the appointment of a new Artistic Director, international sensation Gil Shohat.

Betsy Forrester joins Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty as a Realtor. Betsy chose to make the Burlington area her home following graduation from Middlebury College because she loved its vibrancy, sense of community & easy access to outdoor recreation. She has worked in hospitality management & marketing for two decades.

The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter (AIA-VT) is pleased to announce the selection of Carol Miklos as its new executive director.

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Patricia Moulton Powden to the state’s leading business organization. Powden, who recently joined the organization as Vice President of Public Affairs, will be responsible for initiatives in both the legislative and regulatory arenas.

Jim Vaillancourt, a real estate sales professional from Essex Junction, has joined the Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties Market Center. Vaillancourt has an extensive background in Health Care Information Systems and has been in the real estate industry for over 4 years. He is an Accredited Buyers Representative and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist.

Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick, LLP is pleased to announce that Kerin E. Stackpole, Esq., has been recognized once again, by Chambers & Partners (USA) for her skills as a labor and employment lawyer and as an accomplished human resources trainer.

Cheryl Morse Dunkley, a senior lecturer in geography, has been named director of UVM's Center for Research on Vermont, an interdisciplinary network of scholars that is an important resource for researchers, government officials, educators, business leaders and others.

Kimet Hand, President of Manchester based Vermont Bracelet, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Wilde as Vice President. Sarah joined Vermont Bracelet in the spring of 2010 and will handle sales and marketing for the central and northern part of the state.