Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has invited Matt Harrington, CEO of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce, to serve as faculty for the 2026 Northeast Institute for Organization Management. The Northeast Institute will be held July 27–30, 2026, at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
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Vermont Business Magazine Mountain resort operators Bear Den Partners have announced the appointment of Hannah Barrego as Executive Vice President of Strategy, Operations and Integration, a leadership position focused on strategic execution and operational alignment across the company’s portfolio of mountain destinations.
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The Greater Burlington YMCA recently expanded its Board of Directors with three new members: Luanne Cantor of Shelburne, Victoria “Vic” Westgate of Burlington, and Carol Pfeiffer of Burlington. The new members were elected during late-spring board meetings and formally introduced to the Y membership at the June 12 Annual Meeting.
Dakin Farm, the family-owned Vermont specialty food company known for its corn cob–smoked meats, hand-waxed aged cheddar, and pure Vermont maple syrup for 66 years, today announced the appointment of Katie Langrock as President.
The University of Vermont Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Christopher D. Jacobsen, Ph.D., as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 3.
Governor Phil Scott today announced Kristin McClure will take over as Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner as Beth Fastiggi steps down on June 27. McClure has served as deputy secretary of the Agency of Human Services (AHS) since July 2024.
Cabot Hosiery Mills, an American manufacturer of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, today announced the appointment of David Steel as Vice President of Product & Innovation.
Osama Harraz, Ph.D., Bloomfield Professor in Cardiovascular Research and assistant professor of pharmacology at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, has been selected as a 2026 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences, The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today.
VITL is pleased to announce the appointments of Nicole “Nikki” Ball as Chief Operating Officer and Sarah Thompson as Director of Client Services & Communications. These leadership additions reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to building a strong team that supports VITL’s critical role in Vermont’s health care system.