BUSINESS
National Life
MONTPELIER — National Life Group was named to the Top 100 Technology Team Award OnCon Icon Award list, selected by the public.
National Life Group launches the Office of Chief Marketing Officer, led by Executive Vice President Matt Frazee, with Louis Puglisi as field executive vice president leading Independent Distribution and Rebecca Dunne as field executive vice president leading Affiliated Distribution. This reorganization emphasizes market and business development ideation, business growth, and innovation of National Life products and services.
Maclay Architects
WAITSFIELD — Maclay Architects and Vermont Integrated Architecture P.C., announce Maclay Architects will become “VIA-Maclay Studio” as of Jan. 1, 2024; the staff at Maclay Architects will become VIA employees at that time. Known as a pioneer of sustainable architecture, Bill Maclay has been practicing in the Mad River Valley for over 50 years. VIA will maintain its main office in Middlebury as well as the “Maclay Studio” in Waitsfield.
Union Mutual
MONTPELIER — Union Mutual announced Branding & Communications Coordinator, Anna Grearson, was recently recognized by Vermont Business Magazine as a “Rising Star” in recognition of her contributions to the community and the Vermont economy as an outstanding young leader. Grearson is currently enrolled in the company’s “Employee Development Program,” during which the employee spends time working in each department. She also serves on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports, Education & Events Committee for Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and the Central Vermont Memorial Civic Center board.
Gravel & Shea
BURLINGTON — Gravel & Shea announced it has been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in Burlington, in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms, as ranked by Best Lawyers. The firm has been recognized in all 14 editions of Best Law Firms since the publication’s launch in 2010.
Chamber hosts summit
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce brought together industry peers to facilitate sourcing and procurement opportunities at the Manufacturing Summit. OEM buyers, suppliers and partners from across the U.S. and Canada convened to strengthen supply chains and advance the Vermont economy. This year, the summit featured 335 meetings between 90 suppliers and 24 OEMs, prime contractors and government agencies. Many participants were leaders in the aerospace, aviation, defense, naval, marine, semiconductor and space industries.
Several foreign and state dignitaries were present at the networking reception in Burlington, including Acting Consul General and Senior Trade Commissioner Dina Santos, Québec Delegate to New England Marie-Claude Francoeur, Aéro Montréal President Mélanie Lussier, Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Commissioner Joan Goldstein, members of the Vermont Legislature, and representatives of Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Peter Welch and Rep. Becca Balint.
Disaster recovery
U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2022. Eligible impacted producers can apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Relief Program 2022. The program will help offset the financial impacts of crop yield and value losses from qualifying disasters occurring in 2022.
BIRTHS
CVMC
A daughter, Annaliese Grace Clark, was born Oct. 17, 2023, to Jenna and Aaron Clark, of Montpelier.
A daughter, Kaylee Ann Hall, was born Oct. 18, 2023, to Lanna Lawson and Kyle Hall, of Wheelock.
A son, Austin Allan Mayo, was born Oct. 20, 2023, to Erika (Farnham) and Braiden Mayo, of Cabot.
A son, Finnegan Arthur Petty-Byrnes, was born Oct. 20, 2023, to Patricia Byrnes and Brendan Petty, of Barre.
Copley Hospital
A daughter, Honey Irene Perretta-Wheeler, was born Oct. 30, 2023, to Brandon Perretta and Brandy Wheeler, of Johnson.
A son, Ethan Scott Arnold, was born Oct. 31, 2023, to Dylan Arnold and Ashley Douglas, of Wolcott.
YOUTH NEWS
Art contest
The annual Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is underway in Vermont. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites students from pre-K to 12th grade to create designs featuring ducks, swans or geese in their natural habitats. Designs are judged in four age categories. Entries must be received by March 15. The artwork judging will be March 28 at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee. For more information, call 802-962-5240, ext. 112. Businesses or organizations who would like to sponsor this program are encouraged to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
MILITARY NEWS
Veterans discount
This Veterans Day, Price Chopper/Market 32 is honoring the dedication and service of veterans with an 11% discount on any one shopping trip Saturday, Nov. 11. All veterans and retired, active-duty reserve and National Guard military personnel and immediate family members are welcome to the discount with proof of service and AdvantEdge Card. Proof of military service includes Uniformed Services ID Card, Common Access Card, Healthcare Card, VFW Membership Card, Veterans Advantage Membership Card, Veterans Administration ID Card, American Legion Membership Card, DD214 Form, or driver’s license with veteran status indicated.
AROUND TOWN
Stay in touch
While FEMA’s application deadline has passed, there is still help available for survivors of Vermont’s severe July storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides. It’s important to stay in touch with FEMA.
If you registered for assistance, check your status or provide additional information by checking your account on DisasterAssistance.gov or, you may use the FEMA app for smartphones, or call FEMA’s toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline is available in most languages; if you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service when you call.
Call FEMA’s helpline to: Add or change household members; update contact preferences (mail, email, text, etc.); update payment preference (electronic fund transfer/direct deposit, U.S. Treasury check); notify FEMA of a change in your current address or post-disaster income; correct or verify home and property damage. Callers should refer to their nine-digit registration number, which can be found on all communications from FEMA.
If you are found to be ineligible for assistance, or feel the award amount is insufficient, you have the right to appeal. Carefully read your determination letter to understand why the decision was made and how you can receive the assistance you need. For help, contact the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
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