Category: Business

Michael R. Tuttle, President and CEO of Merchants Bank, announced that Shelburne resident Geoffrey R. Hesslink was appointed Chief Operating Officer. “I have had the great pleasure of working with Geoffrey for 20 years and have a deep appreciation for the partnership we have together,” noted Tuttle. “Geoffrey is extremely well qualified for this new… Read More

Timothy L. Cope, Investment Advisor Representative and Insurance Broker with the Fleischer Jacobs Group recently received the B.H. Zais Award from the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Vermont (NAIFA-VT). The B.H. Zais Award salutes that member of NAIFA-VT who, over a period of time, has made distinguished and memorable contributions to society,… Read More

Mary Ellen Spencer of Shelburne, at left, was recognized by The Converse Home for her many years of service, as a member of the Board of Directors and most recently having served as Executive Director. She was presented with a painting of the Home designed and painted by Joshua Givens, an employee of the Home.… Read More

Aubuchon Hardware customers that shop in Shelburne can help families fight cancer by contributing $1 to the Jimmy Fund through the A Chance for Kids & Families program from June 3 through July 7. Old Navy customers can do the same from June 2 through June 29. The program’s goal is to raise more than… Read More

Elizabeth Zehr, a 1996 Champlain Valley Union graduate and former Shelburne resident, joins Patent Portfolio Management (PPM) as an IP Planning Patent Portfolio Manager in the organization. She will work with various integrated teams to support completion of ETS Core and Key IP plans and to otherwise support the PPM managers during the year. Zehr… Read More

Area golfers will gather at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes to compete in the annual Vert Mont International Executive Housekeeper’s Association (IEHA) HowardCenter Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, May 17.  Now in its 18th year, the event has raised more than $116,000 to support programs for youth served by HowardCenter. For several years,… Read More

On June 13, Shelburne business owner Mary Griswold of Shelburne Shipyard will be celebrated as Woman-Owned SBA of the Year, along with many other local businesses at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn. Both the Vermont Business Magazine and U.S. Small Business Administration will recognize the following additional 2013 Vermont SBA Award Winners: Small Business Person… Read More

Make-A-Wish® Vermont presented a new award, the Corporate Partner of the Year Award, to Bond Auto Parts on April 11. The recipient of this award, which includes Scott Bond of Shelburne, has shown passion for our mission, generosity of goods and/or services, countless hours of time, and significant monetary contributions to Make-A-Wish Vermont throughout the year.… Read More