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National Life released its 2020 Annual Report, which highlights the company’s response to doing business during the global pandemic.
“When the pandemic struck, we focused on the health and well-being of our associates, ensured we met the needs of our policyholders and did our best to bring peace of mind to others, and provided emergency relief through our charitable foundation,” said Mehran Assadi, Chairman, CEO and President. “We then went on to set records in our business. I couldn’t be more proud of my teammates.”
Among the accomplishments noted in the report:
Life sales were $354 million
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Grants awarded to Barton, Ludlow, Middlesex, Northfield, Rutland, Springfield, White River Junction, and Wilmington.
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Community Foundation (VCF), the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), and the Better Places partners have awarded $129,275 to eight placemaking projects. These grants will help communities reimagine and reopen public spaces for safe dining, shopping, and recreation, while showcasing the state’s unique sense of place.
“Better Places grants are an important tool in our toolbox to help revitalize our communities as we recover from the pandemic,” said Governor Phil Scott. “I want to thank the Vermont Community Foundation, the National Life Foundation, the Vermont Arts Council, the Preservation Trust of Vermont, and the Vermont Department of Health for their work on this program as we support improvements in towns and villages across the state.”
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Vermont Business Magazine Starting March 3, the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College, in partnership with the Vermont Agency of Education, will be offering free online (and on-demand) financial literacy training for all Vermont K-12 teachers.
More than 80,000 Vermont students could benefit from this program, which gives teachers access to the tools, resources, and training they need to successfully integrate personal finance education into their classrooms and organizations.
“Now is the time for financial literacy education, more than ever,” says Winooski High School teacher Courtney Poquette.
The program is being opened up to a wider audience this year thanks to the online nature of the training and because of the financial effects of pandemic. Homeschoolers and educators at nonprofits, after-school programs, and state and local agencies are also encouraged to participate.
Better Places Grant Program – United States
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Deadline: 22-Jan-21
The Better Places pilot program has been launched to provide “placemaking” grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 that improve the vitality of state designated downtowns, village centers, new town centers, or neighborhood development areas.
The program relies on the expertise and generous support of the Better Places Partners that include AARP Vermont, Local Motion, Vermont Department of Health, Vermont Agency of Transportation, and Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets.
The program is funded and supported by the Vermont Community Foundation, Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Vermont Arts Council, National Life Group Foundation, and the Preservation Trust of Vermont.