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Burlington Paid Leave & Pints Celebration!

By Dave Bowers on Nov 17, 2023 2:58:13 PM

The Celebrating Paid Leave in Vermont passing in the Vermont House event on November 8th was a great success. The speakers – Speaker Krowinski, Senator Ram Hinsdale, Sascha Mayer of Mamava, and Deputy Treasurer Gavin Boyles – were all fantastic. Gavin said the Treasurer’s Office determined the costs of the program to be “workable and manageable,” which was followed by a big cheer from the crowd. 

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New membership association website launched by FOVLAP

By Dave Bowers on Oct 7, 2022 2:43:25 PM

It's not uncommon for a membership association to ask us to help when its website no longer meets the current day expectations of members or prospective members, often after years of neglect.
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A new website for Cx Associates

By Dave Bowers on May 21, 2020 11:29:00 AM

 

Cx Associates, of Burlington, Vermont and Portland, Maine, wanted a new website that engaged potential clients and employees and reflected the firms values and climate goals.

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Daily Money Managers featured in AARP Magazine

By Dave Bowers on Jan 9, 2020 10:30:00 AM

 

The American Association of Daily Money Managers (aadmm.com) is mentioned as an option for your financial team to avoid the risk cited by Nancy Sween, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys spokesperson, of finding a random person you find online to be your bill payer.

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Burton Chill Program and Rock Point School

By Dave Bowers on Dec 18, 2019 10:20:00 AM

 

The Chill Program, established by the founders of Burton Snowboards, Jake and Donna Carpenter, is a nonprofit that inspires youth to overcome challenges through board sports.

Since its inception, Chill has introduced more than 25,000 youth to snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding.

Rock Point School was thrilled to have a student featured in a new video about the Chill Program. Rock Point students are encouraged to explore multiple ways to overcome challenges by keeping physically active and enjoying the Vermont outdoors. Watch Charlie, of Rock Point School, share his experience in the Chill Program, and what it means to him.

Small Dog Electronics on the move

By Dave Bowers on Oct 15, 2019 11:02:00 AM

Small Dog Electronics, a long time client, is on the move. Originally started as a mail-order electronics online shop, Small Dog Electronics expanded into bricks-and-motor stores in Vermont and Key West, Florida. Their second store, Dorset Street in South Burlington, is moving to a new space at Flynn Ave and Pine Street in Burlington. We're excited to see the new store that is just a short drive down Pine Street from downtown Burlington. The store is set to open Thursday, October 17.

Second Annual Battery Collection Challenge!

By Dave Bowers on Sep 25, 2019 4:13:00 PM

Call2Recycle, Inc. and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources have kicked off the 2nd annual Vermont Battery Collection Challenge. The challenge once again seeks to rally Vermont residents to recycle their batteries at drop-off locations, thus diverting them from landfills, lowering the risk for potential safety incidents, and reducing waste collection costs.

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Incentives for commercial electric mowers

By Dave Bowers on May 16, 2019 12:31:00 PM

 

WCAX-TV News featured Burlington Electric Department's new incentive to purchase electric lawn mowers, including an incentive for commercial electric mowers by Mean Green Mowers. Our client Eco-Equipment Supply is the regional dealer for Mean Green Mowers

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CSWD and State of Vermont launch recycle awareness campaign

By Dave Bowers on Dec 4, 2018 1:34:00 PM

Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) and the State of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation have teamed up to promote recycling awareness.

The campaign, Recycle Like You Live Here, provides three easy steps to recycle properly in Vermont.

  1. Learn what goes in Vermont blue recycling bins
  2. Learn the blue bin recycling DOs and DON'Ts
  3. Ask your waste district, town, or hauler what else you can recycle
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Burlington offers Facebook team feedback

By Dave Bowers on Nov 13, 2018 6:02:00 PM

 

Our own Hiro Soga offered his commentary at the Burlington stop on Facebook's tour of smaller cities. ABC-TV Channel 22 captured the action.

"To me, Facebook is just Mark Zuckerberg, but these guys are coming out here to help promote their platform," Soga said. "I know they've gotten a lot of backlash recently, but I think this is something good that will help instill a little bit more security or trust, especially with smaller markets like Burlington."

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