On March 22, 2014, from 6:00-8:30 PM, West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park will celebrate the arrival of spring with the unveiling of its new gallery wing and two solo exhibitions.
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Louise McCarren, a Charlotte resident with deep experience in public service and private business, has been elected by the board as the chair of Campaign for Vermont (CFV).
Wilkins Harley-Davidson awarded Harley-Davidson Motor Company's Silver Bar & Shield of Achievement Award for 2013 calendar year. Owned by John Lyon, Wilkins Harley-Davidson is Vermont's oldest and most award winning Harley-Davidson dealer. In business since 1947, they have received more Bar & Shield awards than any other dealer in New England.
• Tim Halvorson Award - David Finney, President, Champlain College
• Burlington Business Award - Burton Snowboards
• Architectural Excellence Award, in honor of Hertzel Pasackow - Hotel Vermont
Tim Halvorson Award
The Mud Studio in Middlesex, Vermont recently raised $4,370 for the Vermont Foodbank through their Central Vermont Empty Bowl Benefit. Attendees of the benefit purchased a locally made, handcrafted ceramic bowl and were offered the choice of two homemade soups to either eat at the studio or carry out.
Company: National Life GroupBob Cotton, a longtime National Life Group employee, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer.
The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association (VWMA) has honored David Hurwitz of David Hurwitz Originals in Randolph, VT with the 2013 VWMA Woodworker of the Year Award.
Shelburne Museum Director Thomas Denenberg announced that Jeff Bundy has been named director of development.
Bundy joins the museum after a decade at WHYY, the National Public Radio station and Public Broadcasting Service affiliate in Philadelphia.
Shelburne Eyeworks owner Sally Elkins has announced the sale of her business to employees Greg and Sheila Guilmartin. As an independent optical shop, Shelburne Eyeworks has been providing quality eyewear with attentive, personal service for 25 years.
800response has announced the hiring of two new employees. Both started in February.
Kate Kinney joins the accounting team at 800response as a staff accountant and will be preparing financial statements for the business. Prior to 800response, Kate ran her own accounting consulting business.
Kinney Pike Insurance, a leading independent insurance agency in Northern New England, announced its top producers for 2013, recognized for producing the most new business in both the commercial and personal insurance lines of business. Jody Freeman has been honored as the winner of the 2013 Barwood Sales Achievement Award for personal lines insurance.
New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) announced recently that Rob Wheeler has been promoted to Business Loan Manager, with oversight of business loan production, operations, compliance and servicing. Rob has been with NEFCU for 10 years and has been instrumental in the formation and success of business lending.