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Springfield Chamber recaps 51st Hackers Golf Tournament
The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 51st Hackers Golf Tournament was held on July 13 at Crown Point Country Club. Eighteen teams hit the course with a total of 72 players. The field was split into two divisions, allowing for four first-place winning teams. Flight A gross winners: David Sigl, Bay Wheeler, Jeremy Sigl, Tony Moriglioni — Team Sigl […]
SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to businesses, residents Flood recovery office set up in Ludlow; forms available online
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses and residents in Vermont following the announcement of a presidential disaster declaration due to damages from severe storms and flooding that began on July 7. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help Vermont small businesses and residents impacted by this disaster in […]
Individuals, business owners may be eligible for disaster jobless aid
©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC MONTPELIER On Friday, President Biden approved Vermont’s Major Disaster Declaration request that authorizes Vermont to receive “individual assistance,” which includes Disaster Unemployment Assistance. The federally funded Disaster Unemployment Assistance program provides temporary unemployment insurance benefits to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of […]
Registration open for Leadership Southeast VT
Registration is open for the 2023-2024 session for Leadership Southeast Vermont. This program gives participants the tools, experience and education to be successful leaders. Participants can expect to gain a better understanding of southeast Vermont, network with other classmates and lecturers from around the state and experience personal growth. The reduced rate, early bird deadline is […]
Grace Cottage awarded Red Sox Foundation mental health grant
Grace Cottage Hospital of Townsend has been awarded the $3,000 2nd Place prize through the IMPACT Awards, which every year gives Boston Red Sox fans the opportunity to nominate their favorite non-profit organizations to receive support and funding. Through a grant from the Ruderman Family Foundation, the winning non-profits receive first-, second- and third-place grants […]
Derry Rescue Squad offers CPR classes to businesses, organizations
The Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad continues to offer hands-on cardio-pulmonary resuscitation classes to businesses and organizations in our area. Properly executed and timely CPR has been proven to save lives. The class also teaches students how an AED (defibrillator) functions and its correct use. If you run a business or are in an organization and […]
Community spirit alive in Cavendish businesses
By Cara Philbin ©2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Ask nearly any business in Cavendish why they’re in this small town in the shadow of a major ski resort, and you’ll get a slightly different version of the same answer: community. “We take pride in everything we put out, we treat everybody like family,” says Laura Jennings-Ryll, […]
Windsor Sheriff’s staff trains in latest interview techniques
The Office of the Windsor County Sheriff announces that Sgt. Raymond Herb and Deputies Jackson Howe, Hunter Buchanan, Jacob McCabe and Jabri Black recently attended a specialized training on the latest techniques for interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects taught by Capt. Matt Episcopo (Ret.). Participants learned how to develop rapport and trust with those they […]
HCRS welcomes new staff in Windsor, Windham
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, southeastern Vermont’s community mental health agency, announces the appointment of eight new professionals to augment HCRS’ services across Windham and Windsor counties. HCRS welcomes the following new employees: Shawn Blanchard – Respite Provider in Springfield, Daniel Collins – DSP Employment in Springfield, Melissa Langill – Area Manager in Brattleboro, Jeffrey McBride – […]
Job hiring events throughout Vermont
The Vermont Department of Labor, in partnership with local employers and sponsors, is hosting a series of hiring events across the state over the next two months. Each event will feature on-the-spot interviews and hiring with great Vermont companies; career specialists will be on hand to provide resources and direct support for jobseekers. “April was […]
Grace Cottage’s Carr, Burch speak at LGBTQIA+ Health Summit
Two of Grace Cottage Family Health’s nurse practitioners, Summer Burch and Juliette Carr, led a session at the Vermont LGBTQIA+ Health Summit on April 22 at Vermont Technical College in Randolph. The summit, which was organized by Out in the Open, Outright Vermont and Pride Center of Vermont, brought together members of the LGBTQIA+ community, […]
Make an IMPACT: Grace Cottage needs your vote!
TOWNSHEND For the second year in a row, Grace Cottage has been chosen as an IMPACT Award Finalist for Vermont by the Ruderman Family Foundation and the Red Sox Foundation. The contest seeks to recognize organizations for their efforts to improve mental health in their communities. In an email congratulating Grace Cottage for being chosen […]
Grace Cottage to present plans for new clinic on May 10
A public forum to unveil plans for a new primary care clinic building at Grace Cottage will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10 at the Townshend Town Hall, 2006 VT-30. The current clinic operates out of two adjoining houses that were built in the 1850s. With more than 31,000 patient visits annually […]
ARPA tour stops at Sugar Bob’s in Chester
By Shawn Cunningham © 2023 Telegraph Publishing LLC Rob Hausslein had his mini evaporator – a demonstrator model fired by propane – steaming when his guests arrived at the former Baba A Louis Bakery that has become home to Sugar Bob’s – Hausslein’s rapidly expanding food company. The sap was boiling as Hausslein explained how […]
Windsor Sheriff Palmer attends leadership course at Quantico
Sheriff Ryan Palmer, newly elected Windsor County sheriff, has participation in the 119th session of the National Sheriffs’ Institute Leadership Development Course held in Quantico, Va., over four days in late March. This no-cost program is provided by the National Institute of Corrections, U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Major County Sheriffs of […]
SBA seeks small business owners for entrepreneurship training
MONTPELIER The Small Business Administration is accepting applications for T.H.R.I.V.E., a free executive entrepreneurship training course scheduled to begin in June. Small business owners will spend six months learning how to grow their businesses from a network of experienced subject matter experts in core business areas such as accounting, business strategy, marketing and human resources. Additionally, small business […]
ARPA information event for towns, businesses scheduled for April 10
An informational event about state and ARPA infrastructure resources that are available to towns and businesses in the Windsor County region will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 10 at the River Valley Tech Center Café, 307 South St. in Springfield. Representatives from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Springfield […]
American Precision Museum gets $500,000 state grant to build out conference space
A $500,000 state grant will help to fund the American Precision Museum’s transformation project that includes the renovation of a second-floor storage space into a state-of-the-art classroom and conference room. This new resource will not only serve local youth, families, teachers, schools, and communities, but will also draw even more new visitors to the area,bringing […]
American Precision gets $600,000 grant; announces new co-executive director
WINDSOR The American Precision Museum, at 196 Main St. in Windsor, announces two significant developments. First, Brooke Herndon – an experienced philanthropy professional – will join Steve Dalessio as co-executive director this month and will focus on growing the organization’s resources and capacity. Second, the Farley Family Charitable Foundation has awarded the museum $600,000 to […]
International Women’s Day Womenpreneur Panel to be held March 8
Join Vermont Womenpreneurs’ cofounder Mieko Ozeki and six panelists at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 for the International Women’s Day Womenpreneur Panel, a virtual event hosted by the Center for Women and Enterprise Vermont. The panel will discuss: Support and services available to womenpreneurs and where to find them. The unique successes, challenges and […]
