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Berkshire Bank Foundation is excited to announce a new grant opportunity to help meet the evolving needs of nonprofit organizations in communities served by Berkshire Bank. Through the Xtraordinary Day Grant Request For Proposal, (RFP), Berkshire is inviting concise proposals that seek to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations by funding a variety of activities that will improve the organization’s performance and impact. If selected, the organization will be eligible for one of four grants of up to $5,000. To be eligible for support, organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in or directly providing services in communities served by Berkshire Bank. Organizations must also submit an application through the online process. Applications for the grant opportunity are now available at www.berkshirebank.com/rfp . The short application includes basic organization and contact information as well as an open response field to address a series of questions. Organizations will have until April 30, 2017 to submit their requests. All submissions will be reviewed by a group of Berkshire Bank employee volunteers as part of their Xtraordinary Day of Service on June 7, 2017. Employee volunteers will evaluate each submission using an electronic scoring system. Each submission will be reviewed a minimum of three times with the average of the scores being tallied as the final score. The organizations with the highest score(s) will receive funding in late June 2017. Questions about this grant opportunity should be directed to foundation@berkshirebank.com
Congratulations to Heritage Family Credit Union has been named among Vermont’s top 20 best places to work in the Large Employer category by Vermont Business Magazine. This is Heritage Family’s first time receiving the award.
ServPro of Bennington and Rutland Counties is excited to announce that they have added The Nikro PDV 4000 Negative Pressure Duct Cleaner to their equipment list. The machine uses negative pressure to clean your ducts and remove undesirable elements from the air, helping to boost indoor air quality. Fore more information call 802-375-1500
The Bank of Bennington recently announced that Karen Worcester has joined the bank as Manager of their newest branch at 143 Woodstock Avenue in Rutland. Worcester joins The Bank of Bennington with nearly thirty-years of banking experience. She started her career as a teller for Vermont National and was most recently an Assistant Branch Manager for Berkshire Bank in Rutland. “I am excited to join The Bank of Bennington, an institution that understands the value of community banking. I look forward to the new branch opening and growing relationships with my personal banking and commercial customers.” Worcester said. James Brown, President of The Bank of Bennington, said, “We feel privileged to welcome Karen to our team. Karen’s experience and knowledge of her hometown will help us bring our community banking philosophy, style, and involvement to Rutland.”
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center invites to Explore Shapes in Nature with Copper Fabrication. Copper is a soft material that can be shaped into simple and complex forms. Instructor Pam Brown will reveal various techniques in the three-day workshop “Copper Fabrication: Shapes in Nature” at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, April 21-23. To register, or for more information, please contact the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center at (802) 438-2097 or info@carvingstudio.org.
United Way of Rutland County is offering you the opportunity to celebrate your Mother and support their important programs. Purchase a dozen roses through the UPS Mother’s Day Rose sale to benefit UWRC. The cost is $18/dozen with $9 going to United Way. Orders must be placed and paid for by April 21st. Delivery is available for orders of 5 dozen or more. For more information call 802-257-4011 or email info@uwrutlandcounty.org.
