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The Vermont Grocers Association and the Vermont Retail Association proposed an amendment to a pending credit card bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee aimed to allow some flexibility in how merchants deal with credit cards.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is actively investigating findings of Salmonella Tennessee in hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) manufactured by Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas, NV. HVP is a flavor enhancer used in a wide variety of processed food products, such as soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips, and dressings. It is often blended with other spices to make seasonings that are used in or on foods.

For a poster and more information, including qualifications, click here. Deadline for returned/completed applications is April 30, 2010.

Call or email Donna at the VGA office 800-842-8503.

The Putney Historical Society (PHS) is seeking viable proposals from qualified operators for the Putney General Store in Putney, Vermont. PHS is seeking potential proprietors who are excited by the opportunity to operate a community market. For more information.

The five democratic candidates for governor participated in a forum moderated by Chris Graff, a noted polical columnist and observer at the association's annual legisltive luncheon February 18. From Wcax TV: The five Democrats running for Vermont governor faced off Thursday. With such a crowded field they all had to move through the questions that were put to them quickly. They agreed on most issues, but not all.
Vermont Grocers and Retailers Legislative Day
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Dawn Tye of Hannaford with South Burlington store manager, Stuart Bird with the winning plaque of the Vermont Best Bagger competition. Dawn and her husband Jim traveled to Las Vegas last week to represent Vermont at the nationals.

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 VGA is pleased to offer a special introductory offer to businesses who are part of VHSG with BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont. Apply online  
Renewal information for 2010 now available.

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