VBSR Welcomes City Market as Newest Champion Member
– Coop Becomes 13th Sustaining Member of VBSR – Burlington, VT – The Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that City Market, Onion River Coop has become VBSR’s newest Champion Member. “We are thrilled to welcome City Market as a Champion Member of our organization,” said VBSR executive […]
VEIC Welcomes Jim Madej as New Chief Executive Officer
Energy Expertise, Customer Focus will Advance Clean Energy Mission Sept. 7, 2017 – Burlington, VT – The Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) Board of Directors has named Jim Madej to serve as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Madej comes to VEIC with decades of experience in the energy industry, including leadership experience in delivering energy […]
VBSR: New Health Care Bill Good for Economy and Public Health
– Vermont Business Group Endorses Sen. Sanders’ Bill – Burlington, VT – Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) announced support Wednesday for the Medicare for All Act of 2017, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ new health care bill establishing a nationwide universal health care system. “VBSR has called for the creation of a system like this […]
Vermont seizes climate change economic growth and resource renewal opportunities
Accel-VT invites entrepreneurs from across North America to solve electric grid challenges and accelerate business growth in Vermont BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — As national environmental protections are deregulated and challenges presented by climate change become more widely recognized, Vermont positions itself as the state where climate change and resource renewal can spark business growth and economic […]
SunCommon Hosting Benefit for Hurricane Harvey
WATERBURY, VT — SunCommon, a Waterbury-based solar company, is hosting a benefit film screening at their Waterbury headquarters to encourage Vermonters to donate to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The devastation brought by Tropical Storm Irene to Vermont in 2011, and specifically the Waterbury area, required the community to gather together as friends and neighbors while […]
Union Mutual Donates $10,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief, Matches Additional Employee Donations
MONTPELIER – In response to the historic devastation brought about by Hurricane Harvey along the Gulf Coast, Union Mutual is proud to announce it has made a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross, directing the funds to their Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. “We are in the business of helping people in times of need. […]
VERMONT FOODBANK ASKS VERMONT TO TAKE ACTION TO END HUNGER
Feeding America® Network Food Banks across the Country Promote Hunger Action MonthTM Barre, VT – Sept. 1, 2017 – This September the Vermont Foodbank, together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, will mobilize across all 50 states in an effort to bring an end to hunger. Hunger Action Month is designed to […]
r.k. MILES, INC. TO EXPAND TO NORTHERN VERMONT WITH THE AQUISITION OF MORRISVILLE LUMBER COMPANY, INC.
MANCHESTER CENTER, VT – r.k. Miles, Inc., a third generation, family-owned business with locations in Vermont and Massachusetts, is pleased to announce that the company will be acquiring Morrisville Lumber, Inc. located in Morrisville and Stowe, Vermont. Morrisville Lumber Company, a family owned business for 71 years, has a longstanding, proud tradition of providing quality […]
