People in the news

A veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars turned Vermont brewer has presented a check for more than $5,600 to Norwich University towards its $100 M “Forging the Future” comprehensive campaign.

Steve Gagner, founder of 14th Star Brewing Company in St. Albans, presented the check to Norwich University President Richard W. Schneider on Monday, Nov. 10.

Dr. James N. Weinstein, CEO and President of Dartmouth-Hitchcock, has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review list of the top 100 physician leaders of hospitals and health systems in the United States.

IPJ Real Estate has announced that Beth Stanway, of Middlebury, VT is working with the firm on a full-time basis as a licensed real estate agent. After a year of apprenticeship, Beth has shown a desire to learn and become more involved in the practice of real estate. “As a well-connected member of the local community, we could not be more pleased to have Beth on board in her new role.

WageWorks, Inc. (NYSE: WAGE), a leader in administering Consumer-Directed Benefits, announced that its Choice Strategie division has relocated to a new office space in Maple Tree Place, Williston.

The Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) Dental Center has announced the following new dental providers:

People Making Good P has hired Phil Tucker as Account Director, a senior position at the public relations agency with offices in Burlington Vt. and Boston Ma. Tucker brings meaningful, agency-side experience to PMG.

The Addison County Chamber of Commerce congratulates Creative Space & Sean Dye Studio on the opening of its new gallery on Vergennes’ Main Street. Now located at 214 Main Street, the gallery and studio is open Wednesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. Its telephone number is 802-877-3850 and can be found on the web at creativespacegallery.org.

The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (“NFPA”) is pleased to announce Laurie Noyes, RPÒ of Colchester, Vermont has been elected as the NFPA Region V Director.

Henry Marckres, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s Consumer Protection Chief and resident maple syrup expert was awarded the prestigious Lynn Reynolds Award for Leadership in the Maple Industry at the annual meeting of the North American Maple Syrup Council and the International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI) held October 21-23 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

Berkshire Bank and its Foundation have announced their pledge to donate up to $25,000 to local food banks through December 31, 2014—donating $1 for every Berkshire account that converts to eStatements.

Champlain Community Services (CCS), Inc. announces an award of $100,000 over three years from The Gibney Family Foundation of South Burlington. The grant represents an investment that enables CCS to fully launch its School2Work career development initiative for high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, announced today that it has awarded $7,500 to Vermont Works for Women in Winooski.