Vermont Business Magazine Spring is a season of celebration. Unfortunately, the resulting waste from all the sweet treats consumed and the wine drunk at these holidays and gatherings adds up quickly. Casella Waste Systems, Inc, a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company based in Rutland, in partnership with TerraCycle, an innovative recycling company that specializes in hard-to-recycle materials, is offering consumers a sustainable way to dispose of snack & candy wrappers and corks and even Styrofoam that local recycling services won't accept curbside.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/march/09/casella-launches-home-recycling-pilot-wrappers-styrofoam-corks-etc

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Photo courtesy of Vermont Agency of Education by Abby Carroll, Community News Service As lawmakers evaluate a bill focused on universal public preschool, they are also considering ways to strengthen Vermont's fragile network of private child care providers. One proposed way is through a property tax exemption — but some providers say it's a good start but wouldn't do much to lower expenses for them or families they serve. 'If the pre-k portion were to come to fruition … even just missing one child — the savings and property tax isn't enough to help my income,' said Staci Otis, who runs a home-base child care and preschool program in Springfield.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/march/08/universal-pre-k-bill-would-give-tax-breaks-child-care-providers-%E2%80%94-they-doubt-it%E2%80%99s

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by Abby Carroll, Community News Service  Lawmakers are looking to create a new grant program to help small farmers diversify their products or transition from one type of farm to another . 'Diversification is one of the key components to making farms viable,' said Rep. Heather Surprenant, D-Barnard, one of the bill's sponsors and vice chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency and Forestry, in a meeting Feb. 15.  The bill, H.205 , would appropriate $500,000 for the project in 2024 to be administered through the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/march/09/bill-would-give-500k-help-small-farmers-switch-their-products

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Vermont Business Magazine Beginning at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 7th, Chittenden County residents should tune in to Town Meeting TV's 'Town Meeting Day 2023' election results program airing live on Comcast channel 1087, Burlington Telecom channels 17 and 217, www.ch17.tv, and www.YouTube.com/TownMeetingTV. In addition to comprehensive results for Chittenden County races, this year's 'Town Meeting Day 2023' election results program will feature interviews with voters at the polls, conversations with newly elected representatives, and commentary by local politicians and pundits.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/march/05/town-meeting-2023-election-results

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by Karen Colberg Vermont businesses large and small are pillars of our local communities: providing goods and services, offering local employment opportunities, contributing to the local economy, and advocating for the well-being of our people. Ensuring our current workforce and their families have what they need is more than just good business – it's about creating a thriving future for our communities and state. By supporting kids' physical, mental and emotional development today through proper nutrition, we are investing in tomorrow's workers and leaders.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/march/19/colberg-et-al-all-kids-deserve-access-nourishing-foods-school

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VTF&W photo: VT Fish &Wildlife cautions drivers that moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning. Vermont Business Magazine Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose are on the move, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning because this is breeding season for moose. 'Motorists hit 49 moose on Vermont highways during 2021 and 23 so far this year,' said State Game Warden Major Justin Stedman.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/september/08/be-alert-avoid-moose-highway

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Vermont Agency of Education With testing no longer a first-line strategy for COVID-19 prevention in Vermont, school nurses should revisit their pre-COVID-19 school sickness policies. This is an opportunity to identify possible improvements based upon lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping in mind public health principles in the prevention of all respiratory diseases. Good communication with pediatric medical homes in your district is paramount to the success of implementing these illness policies.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/august/30/aoe-school-nurses-determine-covid-and-wellness-responses

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Vermont Business Magazine Suicide is preventable and there is hope. September, Suicide Prevention Month, sheds light on the resources to help Veterans who are struggling. These resources are available year-round, but Don't Wait. Reach out. In addition to the local resources offered, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Ad Council have created an ongoing national campaign: 'Don't Wait. Reach Out.' First released in 2021, the public service advertisements direct audiences to VA.gov/REACH, a comprehensive website designed to help Veterans navigate the wide range of resources available.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/september/30/veterans-affairs-reminds-veterans-year-round-suicide-prevention-resources

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Killington Cup Tickets Benefit the Killington World Cup Foundation. The KWCF partnership has raised almost two million dollars in incremental resources to the winter sports infrastructure and engaged over 10,000 participants in grantee's programs. Vermont Business Magazine Vermont's Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America and a POWDR resort, announced today that tickets for the 2022 Killington Cup will be available for purchase starting October 6 at 10 am ET at killington.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/october/01/2022-killington-cup-tickets-go-sale-oct-6

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by Jennifer McDonald & Jared Carter With November approaching, there is increasing misinformation from opponents of Article 22 – the Reproductive Liberty Amendment. Most recently in this publication, Christina Nolan, a former US Attorney for the District of Vermont and Republican Senate candidate, published commentary asserting that Article 22 is 'extreme' and may 'require abortion in Vermont up to the point of delivery, for any reason…' First, let us re-iterate what medical professionals have repeatedly stated: there is no such thing as abortion up to the point of delivery.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/october/30/mcdonald-carter-article-22-needed-restore-roe-vermont-and-protect-individual

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VTrans photo from October 31, 2022. Vermont Agency of Transportation VTrans will continue bridge deck replacement of Mother's Bridge over Lake Champlain between North Hero Island and South Alburg. Traffic impacts will be limited to an occasional one-way alternating traffic pattern under flagger control for the remainder of the 2022 construction season. During the 2023 construction season, the traffic pattern across the bridge will consist of full-time alternating one lane traffic regulated by temporary traffic signals.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/november/05/alburgh-passage-bridge-project-set-winter-2024-completion

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The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets has a new Local Food Pricing Dashboard. In conjunction with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the Agency has collected years of pricing data for vegetables, meat, and eggs at farmers markets across the state. This dashboard provides an interactive visual to see how prices have changed from 2019 to the present. Each week of the market reporting season (June to October) the data is updated to reflect recent price fluctuations. Some market items have more data than others, depending on its popularity and frequency at markets in Vermont.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/november/14/new-tool-tracking-local-food-prices

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When our neighboring farmer asked us to take some excess milk in the spring, we made a limited quantity of our original 2.5-lb Dorset. Given the positive response, the cheese is now made regularly.'— Angela Miller, co-owner Consider Bardwell Farm Vermont Business Magazine Award-winning creamery Consider Bardwell Farm is once again making its soft-ripened, washed-rind cow's milk Dorset cheese in its initial format - a 2.5-lb wheel -, allowing cheese and specialty shops to offer freshly-sliced portions to their customers.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/august/13/consider-bardwell-farm-relaunches-original-dorset-cheese

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Winning Car: 1st Place Winner: a '57 Saab owned by Bruce Welch of Williamstown VT. Vermont Business Magazine The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce announces all the winners from the recent Best of Vermont Summer Festival in Ludlow, Vermont.  The festival organizers also wanted to thank all the sponsors, vendors, performers and attendees.   For the Car Show, sponsored by Coldwell Banker Lifestyles Real Estate, the 1st Place Winner was a '57 Saab owned by Bruce Welch who was also awarded a $500 cash prize.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/august/27/best-vermont-summer-festival-car-show-raffle

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Sun, 04/16/2023 - 3:04pm -- tim A briefcase once owned by JFK is valued. Preview courtesy of PBS. Vermont Business Magazine ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, PBS's most-watched ongoing series, will air three all-new Vermont-based episodes from Shelburne Museum on April 24th, May 1st, and May 8th at 8/7C PM on PBS. The 20-time Emmy ®  Award nominated series came to Vermont in July of 2022 as part of its five-city production tour. 2,893 guests attended the all-day appraisal event where they received valuations of their antiques and collectibles from specialists from the country's leading auction houses and independent dealers.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/april/16/antiques-roadshow-premieres-all-new-vermont-episodes-starting-april-24

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Vermont Business Magazine Funding is now available from the Vermont Women's Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation for nonprofits that support economic security and provide career opportunities and programs that drive change for Vermont women and girls. The competitive grant program will award grants of up to $15,000 for proposals that: ·make pathways to economic well-being more visible, accessible, and affordable for all women and girls; ·invest in the economic security and career prospects of women especially those earning less than a living wage; ·advance strategies that address systemic barriers to economic well-being and thriving in Vermont; and/or ·enhance the capacity of the organization to achieve its mission and stated values.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/january/06/funding-available-organizations-and-programs-supporting-women-and-girls

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Vermont Business Magazine Convenience stores in central and northwestern Vermont are taking part in the annual Light a Light for a Child Campaign to benefit the work of Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. At thirty-six Champlain Farms locations and seventeen Simon's locations, customers can purchase a paper circle with the image of a wreath with a lit candle in the center for $1.00, or any amount they choose to donate. They can write their names or a name of someone they wish to honor, and the wreaths will be hung in the store or can be taken home.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/december/13/light-light-support-prevent-child-abuse-vermont

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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and Secretary of State Jim Condos will meet in Montpelier on Tuesday, where Secretary Condos will officially present Governor Scott with the official results of the 2022 Constitutional Amendment ballot questions, Proposition 2 and Proposition 5, for certification and enrollment onto the parchment as official. Prior to the presentation and enrollment, Governor Scott, Secretary Condos, Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski and Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint will deliver remarks.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/december/11/scott-condos-formally-enroll-proposition-2-and-proposition-5-vermont

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New Awards Demonstrate Commercial Growth and Customer Confidence Vermont Business Magazine iSun, Inc (NASDAQ: ISUN), based in Williston and a leading solar energy and clean mobility infrastructure company with 50-years of experience accelerating the adoption of innovative electrical technologies, has been awarded contracts with a combined value of $5.9 million to implement solar energy solutions for commercial properties with existing customers in Vermont. New projects add 6.5 MW to iSun's growing portfolio of commercial projects Combined $5.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/january/26/isun-wins-59-million-new-solar-projects

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Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife (Department), Hermit Woods Trailbuilders and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) teamed up this past fall to implement a series of stewardship projects that will provide enhanced access to Otter Creek. The Department is leading an effort to create a paddling trail along most of the length of Otter Creek, a 112-mile river that runs through Rutland and Addison counties before flowing into Lake Champlain. The recent stewardship work represents the early stages of this project, which emphasizes improving access for paddlers and anglers.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/january/19/stewardship-work-improves-access-otter-creek

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Community Health is Vermont's largest FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center), a network of primary care, pediatric, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services with offices in Rutland, Brandon, Castleton, West Pawlet and Shoreham. Community Dentaloffices are located in Rutland and Shoreham; Community Kids Dental and Community Health Pediatrics  are in Rutland; and Behavioral Health services are available at all of our locations. Community Health Express Care centers, open 7 days a week, are located at the Rutland and Castleton Community Health Centers.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/january/31/community-health-tip-cervical-cancer-preventable-and-curable

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When: Monday, December 5, 1pm – 3pm Where: Rutland Regional Medical Center, CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center, Conference Rooms or via Microsoft Teams here: Join Online or by Phone via Microsoft Teams What: Members of the Green Mountain Care Board (GMCB) will convene for a public meeting to hear from local organizations, businesses, and members of the public. Why: 'The Board is excited to learn from clinicians, community leaders, and patients in Rutland and have a glimpse into how the broader health care community is tirelessly working to keep Vermonters healthy,' said Owen Foster, GMCB Chair.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2022/december/04/green-mountain-care-board-hosts-community-meeting-rrmc-monday

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File photos courtesy Vermont Brewers Association Vermont Business Magazine The 30th Vermont Brewers Festival is set to welcome over 6,000 attendees at Waterfront Park from July 21st-22nd. Organized by the Vermont Brewers Association (VBA), the festival has been a resounding success since its inception in 1991. With 37 Vermont breweries, 9 out-of-state and Canadian breweries, and over 200 beers to sample, this year's festival promises an unforgettable experience. Tickets are still available, however they are selling quickly.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/july/19/30th-vermont-brewers-festival-weekend

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Durkee: Knowledge is power when it comes to cybersecurity tim Sun, 07/30/2023 - 06:42 Related Company Community Bank by Matthew Durkee  With the recent flooding in our State, resulting financial and property losses, and the desire for normalcy, bad actors may see this as an opportunity to try to scam some of us. They will prey on our need for assistance and comfort by offering 'easy ways' to receive assistance. Now is the time to be skeptical of people offering aid for a 'small fee' or our personal financial information.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/july/30/durkee-knowledge-power-when-it-comes-cybersecurity

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This exciting initiative is dedicated to identifying and recognizing Vermont's best employers. If you think your organization has what it takes to be honored at the 17th annual "Best Places to Work in Vermont", please visit  www. bestplacestoworkvermont.com  to register or for more information.     An employee assessment will determine the Best Places to Work in Vermont. Winning companies will be highlighted in VermontBiz  and will be recognized in Spring 2024. All companies will receive their own Assessment Findings Report at the end of the process.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/august/02/best-places-work-vermont-registration-open

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Residents pedal up to 211 miles to raise funds for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Vermont Business Magazine On Aug. 5 and 6, more than 6,000 riders from around the globe, including 40 residents from Vermont, will pedal in the 44thPan-Mass Challenge (PMC). These cyclists will come together with the common goal of raising a record-breaking $70 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber). If achieved, this would be the single-largest gift Dana-Farber has ever received, bringing the PMC's total contribution in the fight against cancer to $970 million since 1980.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/august/08/40-vermonters-cycle-toward-record-breaking-70-million-2023-pan-mass-challenge

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Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott has proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month in Vermont , commemorating the critical role the Child Support program plays in the lives of children, families, and communities. Established by President Bill Clinton in 1995, the proclamation recognizes the national observance of Child Support Awareness Month to help ensure that all children have the financial support they need to thrive.      ‘'Our Office of Child Support within the Department for Children and Families plays a significant role in fostering the well-being of children across Vermont', said Commissioner Chris Winters.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/august/13/august-proclaimed-child-support-awareness-month-vermont

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Vermont Agency of Transportation This weekly report is a list of planned construction activities that will have traffic impacts on state highways and interstates throughout Vermont for the Week of August 28. Please remember to drive safely in all work zones. Lives depend on it.    Interstates     I-89 Brookfield-Montpelier – Motorists can expect daily lane closures Monday through Friday and a grooved traveling surface with uneven lanes. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph in the work zone.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/august/27/aot-road-construction-report-week-august-28

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To Improve Water Quality & Long-Term Viability at Farm & Forest Businesses Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB), announces its 2023 grant awards to working lands entrepreneurs, totaling $897,607.09 to support businesses improvements and improve water quality. This year, 22 farmers were awarded $755,041.50 to invest in on-farm capital improvements that enhance water quality. Additionally, 16 farm and forest businesses were awarded $142,559.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/september/07/vhcbs-vermont-farm-forest-viability-program-awards-nearly-900000-38

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'Barre Up' Community Flood Recovery Discussion and Forums Sept 13 | 5:30-9pm | Barre Opera House Barre community members, organizations, and partners are invited to come together to participate in an open, inclusive dialogue to build understanding around flooding experiences and recovery and resilience efforts and begin to create ideas for action for the immediate and long-term future of the city. The evening, facilitated by VCRD, will start with a FREE pizza dinner in the Opera House lobby at 5:30pm, followed by a full community discussion at 6pm, and breakout forums at 7pm and 8pm.

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2023/september/07/vcrd-updates-and-events-september-2023

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