Brenda Siegel has officially filed her campaign for Lieutenant Governor. Brenda lives in Newfane Vermont. If Elected Brenda would be the first low income single mom and twelfth woman ever to hold statewide office. “I don’t take any of this lightly. How we have gotten to a place where a woman who has struggled and […]
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Go, Save & Share Green with GMP launches to help customers save money and empower them to help each other, the economy, and the environment
New GMP Programs Include Enhanced Rebates Plus Innovative Solar Credit Sharing App to Assist Recovery for Small Businesses in Vermont COLCHESTER, Vt. – Green Mountain Power (GMP) launched a new package of incentives and programs called Go, Save & Share Green with GMP to help customers save money and help small businesses get back on their feet following the […]
The John LeClair Foundation matching emergency funding for child abuse prevention for up to $5,000
News reports you are hearing are accurate; Vermont children are in harm’s way. Referrals from the Vermont Department for Children and Families and calls from parents seeking help before they lose control have more than doubled in the last two months. Right at the time more children and families than ever need help, compliance with […]
Strong leadership is critical; Apply to the Vermont Leadership Institute class of 2021 today
May 28, 2020 – Never before has strong and innovative leadership been more important for Vermont’s health and prosperity. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of life, creating unprecedented disruption across all sectors. Yet alongside the intense challenges are opportunities for complex system change and visionary leadership. The Vermont Leadership Institute is a civic […]
The American Parkinson Disease association Vermont virtual optimism walk will raise funds to help people with Parkinson’s live life to the fullest
Together in Spirit, Vermont Residents Walk Separately to Help Provide More Programs and Services for the Local Parkinson’s Community BURLINGTON, VT, May 28, 2020 – The American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) Vermont Chapter is hosting the APDA Vermont Virtual Optimism Walk this Sunday, May 31. One of four virtual Optimism Walks happening on the same day, the Vermont Walk is […]
COVID-19 business coaching launched for farm, food & forest sector businesses
For Immediate Release May 28, 2020 Contact: Ela Chapin, Viability Program Director, VHCB 802-828-2117; [email protected] May 28, 2020 | Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, a program of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board, is expanding services to help working lands businesses navigate urgent needs related to COVID-19. Funding for these […]
Vermont ski industry supports state working lands businesses
Over $15,000 supports greenhouse and tree nursery businesses expansion May 26, 2020 | Montpelier, VT – The Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) is pleased to announce two grants made possible by Ski Vermont this year, supporting Vermont agriculture and forestry businesses. Please see the attached press release for more information about the two grants. The Working […]
Zuckerman For VT staff unionized
CONTACT: Megan Polyte, Campaign Manager 802-343-2604 BURLINGTON: Today, the Zuckerman for VT campaign announced the unionization of its staff under the Campaign Workers Guild. Emilie Krasnow, the campaign’s Social Media Coordinator and lead negotiator for the contract, said, “As staff, we felt it was important for our campaign to be unionized and are committed to […]
Emerald Ash Borer will be taking flight soon: Starting June 1, it’s time to turn up our efforts to slow the spread
Montpelier – Trees are greening and insects are awakening as spring continues its slow and steady progress. One such insect is the emerald ash borer (EAB). This destructive, invasive forest pest has been identified in numerous towns in Vermont and is expected to continue to move across the landscape, likely killing most ash trees in its […]
Kinney Drugs ‘Love Local’ program brings Sunsoil, Vermont Farmers Hemp Company and Head & Heal organic CBD products to its shelves
Gouverneur, NY – Kinney Drugs has expanded its “Love Local” product range through three new partnerships with local Vermont CBD producers Sunsoil and Vermont Farmers Hemp Company, as well as Head & Heal of Central New York. Each brand produces sustainably farmed, organic CBD oils, salves and capsules which are available on Kinney’s shelves now. […]
Energy loans designed to deliver savings, spur economy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Jeff Buell Efficiency Vermont Phone: (802) 540-7662 Email: [email protected] Winooski, Vermont – Efficiency Vermont announced this week a suite of changes to its loan programs in direct response to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes make more money available to help residents and […]
Stuart May named as new CEO for Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley
MORRISVILLE, Vt., May 27, 2020 – The Board of Directors for Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley (CHSLV) today announced they have named Stuart May as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. May has served as the Chief Financial Officer since February 2019 and the Acting CEO since March. He assumes his new role effective […]
June 3 special meeting of the Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel issues committee announced
Montpelier, VT – The Issues Committee of the Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel (VT NDCAP) will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In accordance with changes to Vermont Open Meeting Law in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be conducted via teleconference. The Committee […]
Reasons to celebrate at Howard Center school programs
Burlington, VT— Four Howard Center school programs are planning their end of year celebrations and graduations this spring. Project SEARCH, Jean Garvin, Fay Honey Knopp and Baird Schools are all planning unique celebrations to thank their students, educators, and families despite the circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program […]