1. CustomWeather US Ski Outlook for Winter 2012-2013 promising for Vermont Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 26 2012) With the caveat that the weatherman sometimes gets the forecast wrong even the morning of the day he gives it, a national weather service is suggesting much better snow conditions in Vermont this coming ski season than the meager offerings supplied last season. CustomWeather, a specialized provider of high-resolution weather forecast and alert services, has released its Ski Outlook for Winter 2012-2013, indicating the best places to go for optimal skiing conditions in the US this winter.  (Read Full Article)

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2. Federal court dismisses Entergy’s challenge to Vermont energy tax Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 26 2012) If the owner of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon wants relief from a state tax, it will have to go to state court to get it. The Vermont federal district court issued a 16-page decision just after 4 Thursday afternoon dismissing a challenge brought by Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee, LLC and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. to Vermont’s Electrical Energy Generating Tax (“EET”). The EET imposes a tax of $0.0025 per kWh of electricity generated by large capacity power plants, of which Vermont Yankee is the only one in the state. (Read Full Article)

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3. Vermont Tech announces business plan competition winners Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 15 2012) Vermont News Six of Vermont’s burgeoning business stars have won a total of $19,000 in prizes in Vermont Tech’s 2012 Food and Farm Business Plan Competition. The competition for food- and farm-related businesses encourages new business development. Open to residents and students in Washington, Orange, and Windsor Counties, the prizes were awarded on Friday, following presentations to a panel of judges.  “At every stage of the competition, we were truly impressed with the individuals and businesses who came to us with ideas and business plans that show the broad range of creative thinking here in Vermont,” said Steve Paddock ... (Read Full Article)

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4. Vermont Business Roundtable survey shows increasingly stable outlook into early 2013 Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 10 2012) Vermont News The chief executives of Vermont’s leading businesses demonstrated an increasingly stable outlook in their economic forecasts for the coming six months, compared against the previous survey.  The survey, which was completed between September 17 and September 28, was released today by Vermont Business Roundtable Chair Steve Voigt, CEO, King Arthur Flour and President Lisa Ventriss.    2012 Q3 Increase 2012 Q3 No Change 2012 Q3 Decrease Quarterly % Change Increase 2012 Q2 Increase 2012 Q2 No Change 2012 Q2 Decrease Sales   62% 28% 10% -2% 64% 32% 4% Capital Spending 43% 48% 9% 10% 33% 58% 9% Employment   43% 48% 10 ... (Read Full Article)

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5. Vermont Tech joins United States Green Building Council Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 10 2012) Vermont News With the goal of creating a sustainable environment through “green” building, Vermont Tech has joined the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), a 15,000-member organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.  “As a college that is practicing sustainability, we play a critical role in educating and training students, faculty, and community members to lead and drive strong and sustainable communities,” said Dan Aubin, who is certified by USGBC as a LEED Green Associate, which denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations. “For this reason, we are excited to partner with ... (Read Full Article)

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6. Green Mountain Coffee makes deal with Snapple for single-serve ice tea Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 9 2012) Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc (NASDAQ: GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers based in Waterbury, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) have announced the companies have reached an agreement to offer Snapple premium iced teas in K-Cup and Vue packs for Keurig single cup brewing systems. The new Snapple K-Cup® and Vue® packs will be filled with the finest teas to create a great-tasting iced tea experience with the ease and convenience of a Keurig® brewer. Snapple K-Cup® pack iced teas will be offered in a variety of at home and away from home channels for ... (Read Full Article)

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7. Shumlin announces $1.8 million in Downtown tax credits, $500,000 in flood credits Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 9 2012) Governor Peter Shumlin has announced the allocation of $1.786 million in tax credits through the Downtown Program to support nearly $26 million in building improvements in downtowns and village centers across the state. This year, in addition to traditional credits which spur building investment and revitalization in Vermont’s community centers, $500,000 in flood credits were allocated to help repair and rehabilitate buildings damaged by the flooding in 2011.  Competitively awarded by the Downtown Development Board, this year’s tax credits went to 30 projects in 17 communities.  (Read Full Article)

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8. Vermont Community Loan Fund lends $501,800 in 3rd quarter Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 5 2012) Vermont News The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) approved $501,800 in financing to Vermont’s small businesses, affordable housing developers, and child care programs during the third quarter of 2012.  “Our work with Vermont’s small businesses, child care programs, affordable housing developers and community facilities is advancing our state’s economy and creating safer, healthier, more vibrant communities,” said VCLF Executive Director Will Belongia. (Read Full Article)

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9. Amtrak’s Vermonter project completed on time and on budget Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 5 2012) Vermont News US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced the on-time and on-budget completion of a two-year project making upgrades and repairs along 190 miles of track between St. Albans and Vernon on Amtrak’s Vermonter line. (Read Full Article)

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10. Vermont conservation groups welcome energy generation siting commission Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 4 2012) Vermont News Six statewide conservation and natural resources organizations expressed their support for Governor Peter Shumlin’s decision to create an energy generating siting commission to address concerns  they had highlighted in a recent letter to the governor, the groups announced today.  (Read Full Article)

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11. Vermont receives $245,000 grant to support pollution prevention effort Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 3 2012) Vermont News The Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner, David Mears, announced the kick-off of the “Vermont Green Infrastructure Initiative” and the receipt of a $245,000 USDA Forest Service grant that will help the state in this effort. (Read Full Article)

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12. Vermont ranks fifth nationally in energy efficiency Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 3 2012) Vermont News With Vermont ranking fifth overall, states continue to move strongly in 2012 to advance energy efficiency initiatives regardless of which political party is in control of state legislatures and governors' offices, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) on the release today of its sixth annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. (Read Full Article)

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13. Two Vermont state airports receive multiple federal grants totaling over $900,000 Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 2 2012) Vermont News The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) has been awarded over $900,000 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to fund projects at the Newport and Morrisville-Stowe State airports. (Read Full Article)

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14. Efficiency Vermont to participate in national 'Green Button' initiative Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 1 2012) Vermont News Efficiency Vermont today announced that it will participate in the Green Button initiative, a national effort to provide Smart Grid-based energy usage information to consumers in a standard format. Consumers can use this information to help them make informed decisions about how to save money and energy through a variety of Green Button-compatible apps. (Read Full Article)

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15. Vermont included in SBA state trade export promotion program Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 24 2012) Vermont News Vermont is among 47 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the US Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia will receive $30 million total from the US Small Business Administration in a second round of funding to support efforts to increase exporting by small businesses. Vermont Global Trade Partnership will be awarded $212,533 in the second round of STEP funding.  The Vermont Global Trade Partnership will organize a ‘Best of New England’ presence at the 2013 Paris Air Show, coordinating a booth in cooperation with international trade offices from other New England states, with an objective to develop $3 ... (Read Full Article)

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16. Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility launches 'Business Energy Action' Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 21 2012) Vermont News Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) launched its new program, “Business Energy Action,” a challenge that will help Vermont businesses reduce their energy usage and costs, while promoting the benefits of sustainability. The goal of the Business Energy Action challenge is for participating businesses to reduce their energy consumption by 5% annually for 3 years. (Read Full Article)

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17. Vermont unemployment rate jumps three-tenths to 5.3 percent Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 21 2012) Vermont News An increase in the number of unemployed and a decrease in the number of workers led to an increase in the Vermont unemployment rate of three-tenths to 5.3 percent in August. (Read Full Article)

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18. Vermont ranks 20th in household income, fastest in growth Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 20 2012) Vermont News Vermont median household income is $52,776, an increase of 4 percent over last year, which ranks the state 20th overall and first in one-year growth. (Read Full Article)

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19. Vermont Gas extending service to Richmond Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 14 2012) Vermont News Richmond resident Marshall Paulsen has worked in the energy industry as a heating and air conditioning expert since 1985. Paulsen's work over the years has helped many people lower their home heating costs and save money using natural gas, but because Richmond didn't have natural gas service he was unable to realize the savings from the low cost fuel. That's about to change. In September, Richmond will become the latest in communities that Vermont Gas will serve. "I'm thrilled to see natural gas come to Richmond," said Paulsen, Co-Owner of Vermont Energy Contracting and Supply. "Last ... (Read Full Article)

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20. Green Mountain Coffee pledges over $2 million to fight hunger in Indonesia Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 13 2012) Vermont News As part of its ongoing effort to fight hunger in coffee-growing communities, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) (NASDAQ: GMCR) announces it has pledged over $2 million to food security projects in the Aceh province of Indonesia. (Read Full Article)

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21. Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company receives multiple awards Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 12 2012) Vermont News With the 2012 summer cheese competition season winding to a close, Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company announced today that 13 of 17 of the company’s cheeses have been recognized this year for excellence within the dairy and cheese industry.  “We are thrilled with the recognition we have received this year,” said Valerie Traynor, Senior Vice President of Specialty Foods for Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company.  “To be honored by the American Cheese Society, The Big E, and the L.A. International Dairy Competition as we enter just our second year in this wonderful business, well, it has energized and motivated our ... (Read Full Article)

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22. Vermont Tech is ranked among the top regional colleges in the North by US News & World Report Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 12 2012) Vermont News Vermont Technical College was named among the top 35 best regional colleges in the North by US News & World Report as part of their annual Best Colleges rankings, released to the public today. The only college in the state specializing in technical education, Vermont Tech ranks 33rd of the 370 colleges on the list. (Read Full Article)

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23. Vermont Tech leadership development training coming to Williston Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 12 2012) Vermont News Vermont Tech is presenting this fall a six session Leadership Development Training in Williston. Saying that "leadership is the responsibility of everyone in the organization," this six module certificate series is designed to develop skills and effectiveness for supervisors, managers, team leaders and those with cross-functional responsibilities in the organization.  (Read Full Article)

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24. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters launches commercial version of its Vue brewing system Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Sep 12 2012) Vermont News Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc, (NASDAQ: GMCR), based in Waterbury, a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers, today announces the commercial expansion of its newest single cup brewing system, Keurig Vue, a premium new platform designed with the ability to brew stronger, bigger, and hotter, and now smarter with RFID (radio frequency identification) technology. GMCR introduces new Keurig(R) Vue(R) office brewing system, now smarter with RFID (radio frequency identification) technology (Photo: Business Wire) Engineered specifically for use by professional services firms with frequent users, the new Vue® V1200 is the only premium single cup brewing system designed ... (Read Full Article)

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