VLS Presents ‘New Economy Law and Policy Forum: A Speaker Series on Building a Sustainable, Just and Democratic Future’
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt., Sept. 28, 2017––The New Economy Law Center at Vermont Law School will launch a “New Economy Law and Policy Forum: A Speaker Series on Building a Sustainable, Just and Democratic Future” at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in Chase Community Center at VLS. The forum, comprised of four sessions scheduled through October […]
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 […]
Vermont Women’s Mentoring Program training at Mercy Connections
Mercy Connections continues to partner with the Vermont Department of Corrections to support women making the transition from Vermont’s correctional facilities back into the community. These women face significant barriers and mentors can have a profound influence on supporting individual women as they work to rebuild their lives. Our mentors come from all walks of […]
Birth Journeys Added a Thrift Shop to Their Offering!
Birth Journeys, a team of certified doulas and childbirth educators who support families through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period, has added a thrift shop to their space! A boutique-style second-hand shop for pregnancy and newborn items, established to help provide doula access to all Vermont families! The shop will be open on Monday, 3:00 pm – […]
Mondo Mediaworks Participates in Source to Sea Cleanup
[Brattleboro, Vermont] [September 18. 2017] – Have you walked along a river or stream bank recently and found discarded cans and plastic bottles, fast food containers or other trash spoiling a beautiful natural place? If so, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) wants to know. The conservation group asks all watershed residents to report trash sites […]
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 […]
