Berkshire Bank has recognized 27 employees for their volunteerism in the community, and has named three “top volunteers” through their Volunteer Service X-ellence Awards Program. These annual awards celebrate bank employees who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.
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Vermont PBS is pleased to recognize Vermont native Raney Aronson-Rath with its first annual Vermont Public Media Ambassador Award, in recognition of Vermonters whose vision and leadership are advancing the role of public media in the digital age.
Wendy O’Brien, a real estate sales professional from Burlington, has joined KW Vermont.
NFP-Poulos Insurance announced that Mike Norris from the Rutland office was their top producer for the first quarter 2015.
After nearly eight years at the helm of the largest community development organization in the region, Merten Bangemann-Johnson is saying goodbye.
Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) named Northfield Savings Bank President and CEO Thomas S. Leavitt, of Waterbury Center, to the NUARI board of directors.
Leavitt joins 10 directors on the board, bringing 22 years of banking experience, including oversight of all functions and a history of community and board involvement.
GS Precision, Inc employees graduate from Vermont Tech’s manufacturing technician apprentice program
G.S. Precision, Inc. and Vermont Tech recently celebrated the completion of the Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Program with a graduation ceremony for six participating employees. The ceremony included student project presentations and remarks from GSP’s CEO, Norm Schneeberger. Over 30 people from the plant, as well as family members, were in attendance to mark the occasion.
SymQuest Group, Inc. announced the addition of Leah Bagley to the company’s South Burlington, Vt. headquarters. Leah joins SymQuest’s administration team as an Administration Support Specialist.
Kyle Adams, a Real Estate Sales Professional from Colchester, has joined KW Vermont.
Kyle will be joining Keller Williams as an Individual Agent. Kyle grew up in South Burlington and now lives in Colchester. He has a background in auto sales and is eager to expand his sales career to Real Estate.
The law firm of Diamond and Robinson significantly expanded its utility, energy and environmental practice areas by adding attorneys Richard H. Saudek, former Chair of the Public Service Board, and Ronald A. Shems, former Chair of the Natural Resources Board. “Teaming up with Ron Shems and Dick Saudek adds enormous horsepower to our already robust law firm.
Phoenix Books Burlington recently hosted the book launch celebration for The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer with Melanie and Jeff Carpenter. Special guest Rosemary Gladstar, often called the godmother of modern herbalism, attended.
TD Wealth® Private Client Group has promoted Kelly S. Kimball to Vice President, Senior Trust Advisor in the Vermont market. TD Wealth Private Client Group provides clients with customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, and its affiliates.