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A free archive of press releases from Vermont businesses and other releases of interest to the Vermont business community including business immigration news. Please email me your most recent press releases, and add me to your distribution list for future releases.
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Green Mtn Power (November 14, 2008) - Vermont utilities solicit new energy contracts.
Green Mtn Coffee Roasters (November 12, 2008) - reports strong sales and earnings growth for fiscal year 2008.
Vt. Natural Coatings (November 7, 2008) - "Turning Cheese Whey Into Green Varnish".
Autumn Harp (November 5, 2008) - consolidating its operations from Bristol, VT to a plant in Essex, VT.
NativeEnergy (November 10, 2008) - ranked as #1 retail carbon offset provider.
Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. (November 3, 2008) - Vermont national franchise bagel bakery-cafe company increases revenue for 18th consecutive quarter.
Powdr Corp. (October 30, 2008) - Owner of Vermont ski resort wins 2008 Green Power Leadership Award from U.S Environmental Protection Agency.
Seventh Generation (October 29, 2008) - Jeffrey Hollander named 2008 Social Entrepreneur CEO of the Year by Corporate Responsibity Officer (CRO) Magazine.
Cascades/JDK Design (October 20, 2008) - design contest for urban residential interior on a budget.
Ecopixel (October 20, 2008) - announcing eco-positive web hosting services.
U.S. Immigation and Citizenship Services (October 16, 2008) - anouncing that TN approvals for professionals under NAFTA now will be available for three years instead of limited to one year.
Seventh Generation (October 14, 2008) - hosts "A Conversation About Chemicals and our Children" at Boston Children's Museum.
Green Mtn Power (October 13, 2008) - supporting energy programs for limited income Vermonters.
Goodrich (October 7, 2008) - announcing major new government contract.
Green Mtn Power (September 29, 2008) - provides grant support for methane digester at farm.
Green Mtn Power (September 16, 2008) - CEO endorses deeper, stronger geo-political alliance between Vermont and Quebec, relating to Quebec as major Vermont hydro-power source.
CB Wind (August 18, 2008) - purchased assets of the wind turbine division of Distributed Energy (formerly known as Northern Power) and will operate the company under the name Northern Power.
U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (July 22, 2008) - Joint release with the U.S. State Department, announcing passport card for U.S. citizens, to facilitate car and sea travel between the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda (not for air travel); this development is of great economic interest to border states including Vermont
NativeEnergy (August 5, 2008) - carbon offsets company partners with consumer products company to support renewable energy projects on farms
Draker Laboratories (August 4, 2008) - announces new investors to enable growth in renewable energy monitoring industry
Seventh Generation (August 1, 2008) - named a "Top 10" green consumer products brand by Generation Y consumers
Green Mountain Power (July 28, 2008) - unveils energy future proposal, which will support renewable energy and development of Vermont's green economic sector
Merchants Bank (July 2, 2008) - Independent Vermont Bank Generates Equity Through Sale/Lease-Back Transaction
The Braverman Company (July 1, 2008) - Developer Aquires Champlain Mill in Winooski
Green Mountain Power (July 1, 2008) - Vt. Public Service Board approves new solar program
Genesis Healthcare (June 12, 2008) - acquiring Haven Healthcare facility in Vermont
Off the Page Creations (June 10, 2008) - winner of web design award
Seventh Generation (June 4, 2008) - named "greenest" household cleaning brand by consumers
Green Mountain Power (May 28, 2008) - opens new service center in Westminster
New Chapter (May 27, 2008) - introduces new organic vitamins for children
NativeEnergy (May 20,2008) - partnering with Lindblad Expeditions travel company
Green Mountain Power (May 15, 2008) - new program to encourage use of solar energy
Country Walkers (May 15, 2008) - new soft adventure travel program
Vt. Pure Holdings (May 14, 2008) - clarifying that plant being closed is owned by another company
Connor Homes (May 5, 2008) - announcing 300% growth in sales over past year despite housing downturn
NativeEnergy (April 30, 2008) - partnering to finance farm waste energy programs
CVPS/Long Trail Brewing Co. (April 22, 2008) - enrolled in CVPS Cow Power (TM) program
BulbCards (April 22, 1008) - new free floral ecard web site
PajamaGram (April 21, 2008) - announcing new product developments
Seventh Generation (April 17, 2008) - new "Cost of Clean" lesson plan for Earth Day education
Powdr Corp (April 8, 2008) - offsetting 100% of power from renewable sources
Brighter Planet (April 8, 2008) - new financing and investors
Seventh Generation (April 1, 2008) - new interactive web site
Distributed Energy Systems (March 25, 2008) - large order from Canadian utility
NativeEnergy (March 18, 2008) - partnering with VINCO, Inc. for small alternative energy projects
Candles & Creations (March 17, 2008) - partnering with artist to raise awareness of traumatic brain injuries caused by child abuse
Green Mountain Power (March 31, 2008) - exceeded state standards for avoiding outages in 2007
Chittenden County Transportation Authority (February 11, 2008) - expands Essex commuter services
The Vermont Teddy Bear Company (February 2, 2008) - new product options ("boxers" vs. "briefs")
Seventh Generation (January 29, 2008) - selects Microsoft Dynamics NAV business solution
LEDdynamics (January 17, 2008) - product wins Popular Science "Most of 2007 Innovation Award" in Green Tech category
Distributed Energy Systems (January 8, 2008) - large orders for applications in Alaska and the northeastern United States
Shark Communications (December 11, 2007) - new web site developed