Economic Development in the Local Food Economy
Vermont food system businesses are building a values-based supply chain to succeed in the local, regional, and national marketplace By: Jake Claro, Farm to Plate Director, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund When you ask people their definition of the Vermont food economy, they’ll often talk about farms, farmers’ markets or CSAs. What’s often missing […]
Black River Produce to Host VBSR Networking Get-Together
– Event to Focus on Local Food Systems, Environmental Stewardship – Burlington, VT – Looking for great, local food and a chance to network with forward-thinking business and nonprofit leaders? Black River Produce will host a Networking Get-Together for members and friends of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) on October 24th. The event will run from 5:30 to 7:30 PM […]
City Market Announces Recipients for Local Food Projects: $30,000 to be Donated to Support the Vermont Food System
Burlington, VT – City Market has announced the 2017 recipients of its Co-op Patronage Seedling Grants, a grants program to support the local food system. In 2016, the Co-op Patronage Seedling Grant recipients received over $56,000 in grant funding to local food projects at this year’s Grant Celebration held in March. City Market sent over […]
VSAC scholarship season opens Nov. 1: More than 126 scholarships worth $5.7 million to be awarded
WINOOSKI (Oct. 12, 2017)—Vermont Student Assistance Corp.’s annual publication, Scholarships for Vermonters, is now available with information on more than 126 programs for eligible Vermonters looking to finance their education and training after high school. Scholarships—like grants—are financial aid that you do not need to pay back. Scholarships are offered by many different groups, organizations, and even individuals. They are […]
Heady Vermont to Host First-Ever Hemp Farmer’s Market on Sunday, November 5
Heady Vermont to Host First-Ever Hemp Farmer’s Market on Sunday, November 5 Extends invitation to local hemp producers and artisans to connect with Burlington marketplace BURLINGTON, Vt. – Continuing their efforts to foster positive dialogue about all things cannabis, Heady Vermont seeks to further strengthen the relationship between the burgeoning hemp industry and the citizens […]
The Cannabiz Pitch Competition Series
Heady Vermont presents The Cannabiz Pitch Competition, in which Vermont startups and entrepreneurs pitch their respective businesses to five judges in a ‘shark tank’ style event with a $1,000 cash prize for the winner. With the overall interest in cannabis growing rapidly and more legal cannabis entrepreneurship in Vermont, Heady Vermont is organizing the first […]
Special Olympics Vermont Names New Board Members
South Burlington, VT – October 11, 2017 Special Olympics Vermont recently elected four new members to its Board of Directors. The statewide organization, headquartered in South Burlington, is part of a global movement that works year-round to foster acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities by using the power of sport to showcase […]
“Workplace Revolution” is Theme for Champlain College’s October 16 Career Conference During Innovation Week
Champlain College will help kick off Burlington’s Innovation Week events on October 16 with a Monday morning Career Conference entitled “Design Your Workplace Revolution!” which explores creating positive and innovative workplace experiences. Professionals from Ben & Jerry’s, City Market, Rhino Foods and others discuss the role of innovation in their respective career sectors, […]
Community Kitchen Academy Celebrates Graduation in Burlington
Culinary Students Ready for Employment Burlington, VT—The Vermont Foodbank and Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf (CEFS) are excited to announce the 23rd graduation ceremony for the Community Kitchen Academy (CKA) program in Burlington. Through this intensive culinary job training program, students develop and apply new skills by cooking with donated food from the community. They work closely with instructors to transform […]
Special Olympics Vermont Announces New President and CEO
South Burlington, VT – September 28, 2017 The Board of Directors of Special Olympics Vermont has named Sue Minter as the new President and CEO. Minter will replace Lisa DeNatale, who is retiring after six years leading the organization. Minter joins the statewide sports organization, serving children and adults with intellectual disabilities, with […]
