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Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Rhonda Nash has joined the company’s Rutland, VT, office as a REALTOR. Having grown up in Vermont, Rhonda has developed that “small town” mentality of helping her neighbors as to working hard just to make a buck!

800response (http://www.800response.com), a leading provider of toll-free vanity phone numbers and real-time call tracking analytics, announces three new hires to the company’s inside sales and client engagement teams.

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty is pleased to welcome REALTOR, Bridget Barry Caswell to the firm. A successful Agent since 2005, Bridget will team up with Brian Boardman working with both home buyers and sellers. Together they offer 38+ years of real estate experience in our local market.

The Most Reverend Christopher J Coyne, Bishop of Burlington and President of Rice Memorial High School [RMHS] and the RMHS School Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Lisa Lorenz of Milton as the new Principal of Rice. This year, Ms Lorenz has been serving at Rice as Interim Principal and now takes on this permanent role effective today.

On Wednesday, February 7, New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) awarded five, $1000.00 scholarships to members of the Vermont National Guard. Presentation of the scholarships took place at the National Guard Association of Vermont’s Annual Scholarship Breakfast at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Montpelier. A sixth scholarship was presented by the National Guard Association of Vermont.

The Vermont Association of Insurance Professionals is pleased to announce that Allison Domey, Kelly Knotek, Crista Peck & Ben Taylor from Vermont Mutual Insurance Group has become the newest members of the VTAIP.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) will present the 2018 Vision Awards at the organization’s inaugural Centennial Gala. The awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in support of SVHC’s mission and the community.

Jessa Barnard, the executive director of Vermont Medical Society, left, and Trey Dobson, MD, Vermont Medical Society president, right, met with US Congressman for Vermont Peter Welch, Vermont delegation, and their staff about health care advocacy in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Vermont Rep Bill Botzow (D-Pownal) and former Vermont Sen Kevin Mullin (R-Rutland) were recognized by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) on February 21st for their commitment to enacting policies aimed at growing Vermont’s economy.

Keller Williams Vermont, announces that realtor Elise Polli of Polli Properties has been awarded the 2017 Top Buyer's Agent for the third consecutive year, with a GCI of $12 million in 2017. Polli, who represents both buyers and sellers, continues to rank in the top 20% at Keller Williams Vermont.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve state committees selected 149 nominees for the 2018 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. A thorough vetting process, from the more than 2,350 nominations submitted by Guardsmen and Reservists, determined the semifinalists.

Vermont woodworkers and wood products manufacturers voted in January to change their trade association name to the Vermont Wood Works Council to better represent the interests of Vermont’s diverse woodworking community.