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Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Rebecca Donaldson has joined the company’s Stowe, Vermont, office as a Sales Associate. Rebecca Donaldson has shown a passion for real-estate dating back to the late 90’s.

Our Nation has relied heavily on Guard and Reserve members since entering continuous operations over 17 years ago. Employer support enhances retention rates in the Armed Forces and, in the end, strengthens our national security. To recognize employers who support their Guard and Reserve employees, ESGR grans a series of Department of Defense awards.

Competitive Computing, also known as C2 (www.competitive.com), a leading digital solutions company headquartered in Vermont, announced that Pam Mackenzie has joined as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Implementation.

Sarah Holland, President of the Board of Directors of the WCMHS, attended the annual VT ESGR Employer Awards and Recognition Banquet held at Delta Hotel by Marriott in South Burlington recently where she accepted the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Above and Beyond Award for Washington County Mental Health Services.

At its 65th Annual Meeting on June 19, 2019 at the Echo Leahy Center on the Burlington Waterfront, the Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation (GBIC) presented its highest recognition award to the Publishers of Seven Days. Attended by approximately 300 members of the Northwest Vermont community, GBIC presented the 2019 C.

Dennis B. Mitchell CFP, President & Managing Director of Ledyard Financial Advisors was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Northern Stage. His tenure at Ledyard Financial Advisors began in 2008 as the organization’s Senior Vice President & Business Development Officer and has been recognized for over 30 years of wealth management experience.

C2 (Competitive Computing), a leading Vermont-based technology consulting firm is excited to announce multiple promotions of key leaders within the company in the wake of continued growth and success.

Jim Collins has been promoted to Professional Services Manager. Jim joined C2 in 1994 and most recently served as Senior Systems Engineer and ESG Team Lead.

The Snelling Center for Government is pleased to announce the graduates of the Vermont Leadership Institute Class of 2019:

Elena Bertrand, Stowe, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

Andrew Brown, Essex Junction, Housing Vermont

Allison Burlock, Winooski, VNA of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties

Kelly Bushey, Barre, Washington Central Supervisory Union

On the eve of its 50th Anniversary season, Yellow Barn has filled a new senior-level staff position. This coming September, Maria Basescu will assume the role of Managing Director, joining Executive Director Catherine Stephan and Artistic Director Seth Knopp in positioning Yellow Barn for its next 50 years.

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, has named Sheryl L. McQuade Regional President for Northern New England, covering Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. In this role, McQuade will lead TD Bank’s Northern New England retail, small business, commercial and middle-market banking operations and lending services throughout a network of approximately 130 stores and 4,300 employees.

Castleton University has welcomed James Lambert as its new director of marketing and communications. In this role, he will oversee all aspects of the University's marketing, print and digital media, communications, and public relations efforts.

Vermont Creamery co-founders Bob Reese and Allison Hooper were inducted into the Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame at ceremony held Sunday during the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.