Economy & Business

Vermont Aerospace and Aviation Association Open House and Protest 06/15/2011

Sponsored by Liquid Measurement Systems and underwritten by the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VTPTAC), this high-profile event will feature and showcase sensors, electronics and robotics as high-growth sectors and market opportunities for Vermont's economy and Vermont Chamber members, as well as an impressive lineup of speakers from the above industry leaders that will discuss supply chain and sourcing opportunities. Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association.

Simultaneous to the Vermont Chamber event was a protest outside by members of 'Peace' organizations including 'No Lockheed' and the 'Peace and Justice Center', unhappy with Vermont engaging with 'war economy' businesses in an effort to promote state business development.

On the Waterfront: Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility 06/15/2011

Melinda Moulton hosts Daniel Barlow of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility.

Public Service Announcements: State Treasurer's Office: Unclaimed Property Spot 06/14/2011

State Treasurere's Office: Unclaimed Property Spot. For more information, please click here.

Senator Patrick Leahy: Dealer.com Expansion Celebration 06/10/2011

Senator Leahy speaks at Dealer.com expansion celebration. Senator Leahy and his staff worked with local and state economic development officials on incentives to encourage Dealer.com to make this significant expansion in Vermont. Note: Following the formal program at Dealer.com, Senator Leahy briefly discusses new details of First Lady Michelle Obama’s June 30 visit to Vermont.

Vermont Adult Learning Graduation 06/08/2011

Vermont Adult Learning provides adults with essential skills education to further their educational, employment and personal goals in order to expand their options and capabilities in the family, community and workplace. On June 14, VAL handed out Diplomas and certificates to the 2011 Graduates.

Vermont Adult Learning Graduation Stories 06/08/2011

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 06/02/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Press Conference on Gas Prices and Budget Negotiations 06/02/2011

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pushes to make federal regulators enforce a law against excessive oil market speculation that experts say has driven up gasoline prices.
Sanders also addresses congressional budget negotiations. A member of the Senate Budget Committee, Sanders explains his position that any deficit-reduction package match new revenue with spending cuts.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Leadership, Integrity and Survival 05/26/2011

Common Good Vermont's Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with Bill Schubart of Worth Mountain Consulting on the challenges facing Vermont's nonprofit leaders and describes the ways that he works with forward thinking nonprofits to position them for success. Bill discusses his work on the Blue Ribbon Tax Commission, the need for business, government and the independent sectors to collaborate and the challenges facing nonprofit organizations, namely leadership and government. In the end, he urges Vermont nonprofits to remain relevant by paying attention to trends and listening to their customers.

Governor Peter Shumlin: Signing of The Vermont Energy Act of 2011 05/25/2011

Gov. Peter Shumlin signs H.56, The Vermont Energy Act, promoting renewable energy development and clean energy jobs, at the commissioning of a 150kW solar array at the Farm at South Village in South Burlington. The array provides carbon-free electricity for 100% of the Farm at South Village and South Village Community's energy consumption needs. The array will also provide clean energy to the City of South Burlington for the City's traffic lights.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!