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The Center for Research on Vermont selected Teresa Mares, assistant professor of anthropology, as the first Frank M. Bryan Vermont Scholar for a Vermont research project titled "La Otra Frontera (The Other Border): Exploring Latino/a Migrant Foodways."

North Star Leasing announces the hiring of Rick Royer as the company’s first Director of Sales & Marketing. Rick joins the company after working the past 25+ in the telecom industry holding the title of vice president of sales, customer service and marketing across 4 start-up companies.

Vermont Center for Integrative Therapy (VTCIT) today announced the appointment of three key new staff members. Drs. Matt and Julieta Rushford joined VTCIT, bringing their chiropractic services for individuals, families, and children. Dr.

Ledyard Financial Group (LFGP) is pleased to announce that Bruce King has joined its Board of Directors.

Bruce is currently the President and CEO of New London Hospital. Prior to joining the hospital in 2003, he held several senior level positions at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for over 16 years in the areas of both Finance and Regional Development.

The Inn at Weathersfield, noted as one of the top 10 culinary inns by Bon Appetit magazine, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Luc Matécat as executive chef.

DominionTech Inc., Vermont’s premier IT and Computer Services Company announced today that Ray Chamberland has joined the team as a senior network engineer. Ray has extensive experience in the IT industry and comes to DominionTech with a wealth of knowledge.

Last week, Vermont farmers and members of agricultural agencies gathered at the annual Vermont Farm Show, which took place at the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction on January 28-30. The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association (VMSMA) was among the exhibitors and held its annual meeting on the first day of the show.

The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) is pleased to announce that Brad Bauman, VMEC Professional Manufacturing and Business Growth Advisor, has completed the requirements to be named an American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor, or ASQ CQA.

Collaborative Solutions Corporation (CSC) is pleased to announce that James McDonald has recently been named as the Executive Director of the Corporation. Jim has been with the company in the Program Director role since May 2010 and he has over 20 years experience working in the Human Services field.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has promoted Peter A. Turley to Store Manager of the Waterbury store located at 14 South Main St. in Waterbury, Vt. He is responsible for new business development, consumer and business lending, managing personnel and overseeing the day-to-day operations at the store serving customers in Waterbury, Waterbury Center, Duxbury, Moretown and Bolton.

Paul Frank + Collins P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2014 edition of Benchmark Litigation as being one of the six most highly recommended law firms in the state of Vermont for litigation work.

In addition, five directors of the firm received individual recognition as being “local litigation stars” in practice areas as follows:

CENTURY 21 Jack Associates is pleased to announce that Lisa Meyer, Broker and Manager of the Waterbury branch office, has earned the CENTURY 21 Masters Ruby Award for 2013 in addition to the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award for the fourth consecutive year.