Members Championing Change: Jasper Hill Farm
Jasper Hill Farm whom now employees over 80 employees is working dairy farm whose commitment to ‘taste of place’ makes them a bearer of quality in the cheese industry. In addition, the farm is deeply committed to environmental stewardship, supporting Vermont’s dairy farmers & closing the loop on a regenerative agricultural model. The farm offsets […]
Advance Vermont applauds bill establishing state goal for postsecondary credential completion to boost workforce
Governor Phil Scott today signed H. 533, a workforce development bill that formally establishes the goal that 70 percent of working age Vermonters will hold a “credential of value” such as an apprenticeship, certificate, or degree, by 2025. Today less than 50 percent of Vermont workers have completed a credential beyond a high school diploma. […]
Bethany J. Dubuque joins CCS Board
Champlain Community Services (CCS) announces Bethany J. Dubuque of South Burlington has been elected to its Board of Directors. Dubuque brings over 30 years of banking experience, currently working as a Private Banker in the Wealth Management Department of People’s United Bank, N.A. She has also served on the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Vermont for […]
City Market Partners to Launch Monthly Dinners at Food Shelf
Co-op works with Food Shelf and Sysco Albany to initiate weeknight meals City Market has partnered with the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf for decades, and the Co-op enhanced that partnership in 2002 when it moved to the Downtown location. For example, City Market Members can volunteer at the Food Shelf and earn discounts on their groceries. […]
A CALL FOR PUBLIC INPUT: STATE OF VERMONT SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION PREVENTION PROJECT
(Montpelier) – Are you a trainer or advisor on workplace equity and inclusivity issues in our state, or have you worked with one? What trainings would be most helpful in your workplace? The Vermont Commission on Women is currently compiling online educational resources and a directory about work-related discrimination and sexual harassment prevention. The Commission is […]
Professional Development courses at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
Credits are available through Castleton University: Learning from the Lake: Using Primary Sources to Teach Key Proficiencies, Instructor Harry Chaucer, June 24-27, 2019, Presentations on August 19, 2019 Presenting Abenaki Culture in the Classroom, Instructors Vera Longtoe Sheehan, Melody Walker Brook and additional Abenaki culture-bearers, August 8-10, 2019 Phoenix Burning, Instructor Chris Sabick, July 1-3, 2019. Offered in […]
Vermont Professionals Find Success Through Leading Social Change – VBSR Celebrates 18th Annual Awards Dinner for Socially Responsible Business Leaders-
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is pleased to honor three outstanding individuals and organizations who are leading by outstanding example, and developing successful socially responsible business models. Our 18th Annual Awards Ceremony and Dinner will recognize Bram Kleppner, CEO at Danforth, with the Terry Ehrich Award for Lifetime Achievement. The VBSR Innovation and Inspiration […]
Railroad Row LLC Opens New Community Workspace and Living Space
A new community workspace and living space is being created on the second floor of 15 Railroad Row in White River Junction, Vermont. Come see the exciting rooms with views on Friday, June 7 from 5 pm. To 7 p.m. Contact: David McManus, Community Manager, cowork@ontrack.space, phone 802-451-0844, website: OnTrack.Space Artists may find the space […]
Block printing Workshop @ Foam Brewers
For the first time ever, Beenanza Design and Studio Bagru are hosting 4 block printing workshops over two days on May 18th & 19th under a tent at Foam Brewers in Burlington, VT. Tickets are available at Sevendaystickets.com and are $100. This unique event will be hosted by Bethany Andrews-Nichols of Beenanza Design and Jeremy Fritzhand, […]
Lee Brings 30 Years of Investment Experience to Professional Financial Associates
COLCHESTER, VT, April 23, 2019 – Professional Financial Associates, LLC (PFA) in Colchester is pleased to announce the addition of George Lee to the team as an Investment Advisor Representative. Lee brings more than 30 years of investment management experience, working with Sentinel Investments, Dwight Asset Management, and KDP Investment Advisers. He has worked in […]
