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Carhartt Awards $225,000 in "For the Love of Labor" Grants to Advance Women in the Skilled Trades

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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DEARBORN, Mich., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of International Women's Day, family-owned premium workwear brand Carhartt today announced the Spring 2023 recipients of its bi-annual "For the Love of Labor" grant program that dedicated this latest round of grants to award critical funding to organizations that work toward placing women in skilled positions.

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  • After receiving hundreds of applications earlier this year, Carhartt is honored to award its Spring 2023 round of grants totaling $225,000 to seven U.S. nonprofit organizations that support women in the trades: ANEW, Building Pathways, Chicago Women in Trades, Nontraditional Employment for Women, Oregon Tradeswomen, Tradeswomen, Inc., and Vermont Works for Women.
  • This year's Spring 2023 grants are part of the brand's ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of America's diverse workforce.
  • "Women are an important part of Carhartt's history – and our future," said Linda Hubbard, president and COO at Carhartt.
  • By backing these like-minded organizations, we're providing fulfilling job opportunities and helping pave the way for women who want to work with their hands."

Well-established commercial insurance agency, Winooski Insurance, adds new leader to team

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Monday, January 18, 2021
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WILLISTON, Vt., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winooski Insurance of Williston, VT, a leading commercial insurance agency who has been helping business owners protect their businesses for almost 40 years, is growing their leadership team with the addition of Ryan Heaslip.

Key Points: 
  • WILLISTON, Vt., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winooski Insurance of Williston, VT, a leading commercial insurance agency who has been helping business owners protect their businesses for almost 40 years, is growing their leadership team with the addition of Ryan Heaslip.
  • He is an insurance industry veteran with over a decade of experience, most recently leading market share growth in Vermont for Acadia Insurance.
  • He will report to Jeffrey Mongeon, Chief Insurance Officer, and will be responsible for growing the agency's value proposition to clients and leading Winooski Insurance's commercial expansion plans.
  • Winooski Insurance is an independent insurance agency specializing in business (commercial) insurance products and consultations.

Winooski Insurance hosts Celebration of Vermont Business Owners and supports Vermont Apple Industry

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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WILLISTON, Vt., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Winooski Insurance of Williston, VT has announced their intention to host a Celebration of Vermont Business Owners on October 16, 2020.

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  • WILLISTON, Vt., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Winooski Insurance of Williston, VT has announced their intention to host a Celebration of Vermont Business Owners on October 16, 2020.
  • On Friday they sent emails to hundreds of Vermont-based business owners, inviting them to RSVP for a free Vermont Apple Pie to be distributed on October 16th.
  • Hundreds of non-clients were also invited to partake, and social media posts are expected to reach many business owners not reached through email.
  • Since 1982 Winooski Insurance has worked diligently to build life-long relationships built on transparency, trust and integrity.

CoreMap Completes $10.5 Million Series A Financing

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
RTT, Cardiac arrhythmia, Medical emergencies, Atrial fibrillation, Arrhythmia

BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreMap announced today it has completed a $10.5 million Series A financing led by Qure Ventures.

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  • BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreMap announced today it has completed a $10.5 million Series A financing led by Qure Ventures.
  • CoreMap was founded in 2016 by Dr. Peter Spector and based on his groundbreaking work concerning the drivers of Atrial Fibrillation.
  • CoreMap is developing a diagnostic technology capable of identifying the drivers of complex arrhythmias, which promises to enable new treatment options for the 33 million patients suffering from AF.
  • CoreMap is developing advanced diagnostic technology to enable curative treatment options and improve outcomes for patients with AF.

CoreMap Wins National Science Foundation Phase I SBIR Award

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Small Business Administration, Small Business Innovation Research, Atrial fibrillation

announced today that it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support development of technology aimed at expanding treatment opportunities for patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

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  • announced today that it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support development of technology aimed at expanding treatment opportunities for patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF).
  • CoreMap develops diagnostic technology capable of identifying the drivers of AF, which promises to enable new therapeutic options for a large patient population.
  • This SBIR grant from the National Science Foundation validates CoreMaps innovation and the potential of our technology to unlock treatment options for a large patient population with unmet clinical needs, said Sarah Kalil, co-founder, President and CEO of CoreMap.
  • CoreMap is developing advanced diagnostic technology to enable electrophysiologists to make more informed therapeutic decisions and improve patient outcomes.

New Breed Named Best Place to Work in Vermont

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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WINOOSKI, Vt., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --New Breed, a marketing, sales and customer success firm, has made the list of 51 Best Places to Work in Vermont in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • WINOOSKI, Vt., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --New Breed, a marketing, sales and customer success firm, has made the list of 51 Best Places to Work in Vermont in 2020.
  • "We're incredibly honored to have made Vermont's Best Places to Work list for the second year in a row," says Dana Biddiscombe, New Breed's CFO.
  • According to the president of Best Places to Work Group, Peter Burke, the best places to work in Vermont focus on the employee experience.
  • The final rankings for the Best Places to Work in Vermont list will be announced at a special award presentation during the summer of 2020.