Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce announced the names of twenty Vermont students who won this year’s prize drawing for the Treasurer’s Office’s Reading is an Investment financial education program. The winners were drawn from 2,419 K-6 students who completed all steps of the financial literacy curriculum, entitling them to the drawing for one of twenty $250 college savings accounts.
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Congratulations to Sarah Wraight for earning her membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)! The AICP is the American Planning Association’s professional institute. AICP certification is the only nationwide, independent verification of planners’ qualifications.
United Way of Northwest Vermont — an organization dedicated to improving lives and advancing the common good in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties – has hired Liz Gamache as director of business development and donor relations.
Local Vermont technology company, DominionTech Computer Services, announces the hiring of five new team members, across multiple departments, to meet the demands of their rapidly growing company. The new hires will play key roles in client services & support and optimizing internal company procedures.
Barry Hulce has been hired to the Vermont Technical College staff as the Executive Director for the Vermont Manufacturing Collaborative (VT-MC), hosted by Vermont Tech on the Randolph Center campus.
Captive Review, a leading London-based trade publication for the captive insurance industry, has released their annual “Power 50” and “Ones to Watch” selections. These polls recognize the most influential individuals in the global captive insurance industry. A record fourteen captive insurance professionals with ties to Vermont were recognized.
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Sophie Jannen to SVMC ExpressCare and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians. Jannen earned her master’s degree in nursing from Simmons University in Massachusetts in 2020. She received her bachelor’s in nursing from Northeastern University.
Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Barrett as Vice President. “Jennifer has played a critical role in Hickok & Boardman’s growth over her eleven year tenure with the firm by developing and integrating our risk management offerings into our business client relationships”, said Paul Plunkett, President and Chief Operating Officer.
Pine Street Inn (PSI) is proud to announce that President and Executive Director Lyndia Downie were honored by Boston College and Framingham State University during their commencement ceremonies.
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is pleased to announce Brooke Rubright as their new Outreach Coordinator. Rubright joined CEDRR (formerly as Rutland Economic Development Corporation prior to the merger with Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce) as an intern in the fall of 2019 overseeing the organization's online Career Hub.
“Lt. Col. Roger Zeigler is ideally suited to lead the Vermont Army National Guard’s logistical planning and operations,” said Col. Tracey Poirier, chief of staff, Vermont Army National Guard. “He and I have worked side-by-side for much of the last ten years and I can say without hesitation that Lt. Col. Zeigler has always led with integrity and professionalism.
20 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders were recognized on May 12th during day one of the Southern Vermont Economy Summit. Southern Vermont Young Professionals and the Shires Young Professionals sponsor the annual recognition event which celebrates young people from the Bennington and Windham regions.