UP for Learning’s Getting to Y (GTY) Program Awarded National Best Practice Designation
UP for Learning is proud to announce that Getting to ‘Y’ (GTY) has received national designation as a Best Practice by the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP). The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) has also recognized GTY as an Evidence-based Practice. The AMCHP Review Panel, comprised of experts in public health and […]
Sugarsnap’s Emergency Feeding Operation
An update from Sugarsnap, by Abbey Duke: We recently received a voicemail that has given me perhaps more satisfaction than any other feedback I’ve gotten in my 16 years of running Sugarsnap. The anonymous caller, who is currently living in one of the hotels where we are delivering meals, phoned to thank us for providing “quality […]
CVOEO ANNOUNCES HIRE OF RACIAL EQUITY DIRECTOR
CVOEO ANNOUNCES HIRE OF RACIAL EQUITY DIRECTOR Burlington, VT: The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is proud to announce that the organization has hired, Virginie Diambou, formerly of the Republic of Congo as their Racial Equity Director. Diambou will lead and facilitate the work of CVOEO’s Racial Equity Committee made up of board […]
Lake Champlain Chocolates Launches New Chocolate Bar Collection inspired by Nature
Chocolate Preserves & Protects Life’s Restorative Moments BURLINGTON, VT: Indulge. Restore. Repeat. This is the mantra of Lake Champlain Chocolates’ (LCC) new line, the Restorative Moments Chocolate Bar Collection. Inspired by nature and crafted from organic and fair trade certified extra-dark chocolate, the Vermont chocolatier’s line was born from the desire that chocolate should preserve and protect restorative […]
Ursa Major Announces B Corporation Certification
Ursa Major, a clean skincare company making forest-infused, adventure-inspired essentials, proudly announced its newly-earned B Corp certification, solidifying the company’s ongoing commitment to making a positive impact on people and planet. By joining the Certified B Corp community, Ursa Major becomes part of a global movement of for-profit companies dedicated to using business as a […]
Apply. Nominate. Run.
Right now, there are three ways you can get involved and participate along with us in creating and sustaining a dynamic community of healthy individuals, sustainable local food systems, and thriving cooperative commerce. APPLY for a Community Grant The Hunger Mountain Cooperative Community Fund grants provide financial support to central Vermont businesses, organizations, and initiatives […]
Union Mutual a 7-time Best Places to Work honoree
MONTPELIER – Union Mutual is proud to announce it was recently named one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Vermont. This is the seventh consecutive year that the Company has received this award, achieving its highest-ever overall rank of third out of 13 winning organizations within the Medium (100-249 employees) category. The 14th annual list […]
VBSR Welcomes Chroma Technology as New Champion Member
Bellows Falls-based Chroma Technology Corp. is not just a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the photonics industry, but a 30-year leader in social justice, employee ownership, community service, and people-first workplaces. Paul Millman, who co-founded Chroma in 1991 and recently retired, received VBSR’s Terry Ehrich Award for Excellence in Socially Responsible Business in 2016 to honor both his commitment […]
Windham Grows Helps Food and Agriculture Entrepreneurs Through COVID-19 Economic Fallout
In response to the COVID crisis and with the help of sponsors like Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, TD Bank, The Thompson Trust, and WhistlePig we have launched a one to one business consulting program with a focus on recovery and resiliency. The most immediate help we can offer is business counseling to rebound, recover and regain momentum. Over […]
CVOEO Announces New Executive Director
PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING CVOEO’S NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PAUL DRAGON Over the past 15 years, Paul has worked at the Agency of Human Services in several roles, including the Deputy Secretary for the Agency, the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, and currently as the Director for Field Services. In each of these […]
