Events

Planning Underway for 2010 Addison County Green Energy Expo
Great lineup of workshops and thought-provoking keynote speaker set

Farmers and agricultural service providers will learn about effective on-farm energy practices that are suitable for New England at this two-day conference, scheduled for

Canadian MP Keith Martin, M.D., will speak at Lyndon State College March 15 at 7 p.m. in the Burke Mountain Room. The event is sponsored by the Lyndon State College Institute of Canadian Studies. His topic will be “North American Universities as Agents for International Change in the 21st Century.”

Farmers and agricultural service providers will learn about effective on-farm energy practices that are suitable for New England at this two-day conference, scheduled for

Vermont Council for Quality Offers A New One-Day Workshop on the Development of A “Corporate Sustainability Plan” For Your Organization

New England Federal Credit Union 2010 Vermont Distinguished Writers' Series:

CONVERSATIONS WITH A DANCER, A POET AND A PAINTER:

SERIES FOCUSES ON NATURE AND SPIRITUALITY IN ART

Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) is offering a three-hour workshop on how to start your own business and write a business plan. The course will be offered on March 18th from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm in Room B101 at the Howard Dean Education Center in Springfield.

The Ethan Allen Institute presents Sheraton Economic Series 2010

Regulating the Banks: Lessons from the Recent Crisis featuring Dr. Meir G. Kohn Professor of Economics, Dartmouth College

Sheraton Burlington – Emerald Ballroom

An internationally known expert in finance, markets, banking and regulation, Prof. Kohn will autopsy the bodies left from the “Crash of 2008” and answer questions from the audience. His presentation is part of the ongoing Sheraton Economic Series.

Taste of Vermont Legislative Reception 

Spring begins Saturday, March 20. It is also National Agriculture Day, part of National Agriculture Month. This year, thanks to two new one woman businesses, support from Maple Corner, Calais and Vermont businesses from Windsor to South Hero, a new, free, farm based event is being launched: Celebrate National Agriculture Day at the Vermont State House

Marlboro College Graduate School invites the public to its Capstone Project Fair on Saturday, March 20 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

The Capstone Project is the culmination of a student's work in a program. While it is similar to a master's thesis, the goal of the Capstone is to solve a real problem for a real organization. For many, Capstone Projects are actual, working developments that will be applied by the student's employer or will be used to launch a new business by the student.

College of St. Joseph will observe the anniversary of its founding by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland, VT on Monday, March 22nd, honoring the Feast of St. Joseph.  The community is invited to attend the special event beginning at 2:45 pm in the Tuttle Hall Theater on the CSJ campus.

North Carolina woman, band
bring powerful tale to Vermont

Marcy Brenner was just 34 when she first found a lump in her left breast in 1997, the same year ovarian cancer took her mother’s life.

North Carolina woman, band
bring powerful tale to Vermont

Marcy Brenner was just 34 when she first found a lump in her left breast in 1997, the same year ovarian cancer took her mother’s life.

CONVERSATIONS WITH A DANCER, A POET AND A PAINTER:

The Northeast Kingdom Chamber will present an introductory meditation workshop entitled "Better Business with Mindfulness." The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, at the St.

Pack the Paramount Food Drive slated for March 26, 27

Project Management Institute

2010 Symposium

Friday, March 26, 2010

Gathering Requirements in Lean Times

The Ninth Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend will be held at sugarhouses throughout Vermont, March 26-28, 2010.  The Open House Weekend is the public celebration of the maple syrup season in Vermont and an opportunity for the public to visit one or more “sugarhouses” throughout the state to learn about Vermont’s first agricultural crop of the year.

he Vermont Journal of Environmental Law will host a symposium on Friday, March 26, to explore strategies for adapting to and lessening the impacts of climate change. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Chase Community Center.

Pack the Paramount Food Drive slated for March 26, 27

The Ninth Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend will be held at sugarhouses throughout Vermont, March 26-28, 2010.  The Open House Weekend is the public celebration of the maple syrup season in Vermont and an opportunity for the public to visit one or more “sugarhouses” throughout the state to learn about Vermont’s first agricultural crop of the year.

Photos with the Easter Bunny!

Date: 3/27/2010

Time:  12pm- 3pm

Location: North Bennington Train Station

The Ninth Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend will be held at sugarhouses throughout Vermont, March 26-28, 2010.  The Open House Weekend is the public celebration of the maple syrup season in Vermont and an opportunity for the public to visit one or more “sugarhouses” throughout the state to learn about Vermont’s first agricultural crop of the year.

Champlain College's 2010 Spring Job Fair will be held Monday, March 29 in the Champlain College IDX Student Life Center, Argosy Gym, 262 South Willard St. Job fair hours are 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., admission is free and open to the public. More than 50 employers are expected to be on hand with information about possible jobs and internships.

 Fifteen businesses named as 'Best Places to Work in Vermont'

Chamber Mixer at Taraden Bed & Breakfast.

Sample Their Home Baked Treats, Cash Bar.

Gaining Ground: Building Soil and Community

2010 Vermont Organics Recycling Summit

THE VERMONT BUSINESS CENTER
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

Leading and Learning Discussion Series
April 1, 2010

The Vermont Law School’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society will host a panel discussion on Friday, April 2, on “Age Limits in Professional Sports.”

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Chase Center.

A Frito-Lay, Inc., executive will discuss his company’s efforts to go “green” at a presentation hosted by Vermont Law School’s Business Law Society on Wednesday, April 7.

Titled “Corporate Responsibility: Getting to Green,” the presentation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Chase Center. The event is free and open to the public.

The River Valley Human Resource Association presents its annual Employment Law Update for HR professionals on Thursday, April 8: 8:00 am (registration and breakfast), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Program) at the Claremont Savings Bank in Claremont, NH.  Attorneys Jim Reidy and Liz Bailey, of Sheehan Phinney Bass and Green, and Jeff Nolan, of Dinse, Knapp, McAndrew review important 2009/2010 state and federal legal developments facing employers in both NH and VT as well as present their interactive survival guide for employers, supervisors, and managers.  

The Burlington Business Association (BBA) has announced this year’s winners for their prestigious awards that honor significant contributions to Burlington. Each year the BBA’s Board of Directors and its members nominate and select the winners.

The Vermont Arts Council and Trustee Gerianne Smart are hosting a very special art opening at Creative Space Gallery in Vergennes on Thursday, April 8 from 6-8 PM. The exhibition, "Bounty: A Celebration of Vermont's Farming Artists" will be on display April 1-24.  The opening reception gala is a fundraiser for the state's arts agency.

Vermont Woodlands Association announces that their Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010 from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. This year's meeting will be at Our Lady of Angels in Randolph.  The day's events begin with coffee and registration at 8:30 AM.

Champlain College’s spring Management Excellence Seminar Series will begin April 9. The program is targeted to new and recently promoted managers and provides a set of skills to meet the challenges of:

With the theme "Animalia", the University of Vermont's Department of Classics will hold its 34th annual Latin Day April 9, 9 a.m.

It's time to go back to school and update your savvy about the basics of Direct Marketing. The seminar will be held on April 9 at the Courtyard Marriott in Lebanon, NH from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, presented by the VT/NH Marketing Group. Cost for registration is $70 for members and $100 for non-members.

 About 50 artworks crafted for an exhibit titled “Art of Action: Shaping Vermont’s Future Through Art,” will travel to Washington, D.C., next week where they will be on display from April 12 to 16, just steps away from the U.S.