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‘ TIME ’ Names Berkshire Bank One of America ’ s Best Mid-Size Companies
Berkshire Bank announces it has been named one of the 500 top-performing U . S . companies of its size as determined by TIME ’ s America ’ s Best Mid-Size Companies 2024 , the latest in a series of honors that also include Newsweek naming the bank one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America and one of America ’ s Best Regional Banks .
All companies that operate in the United States and recorded between $ 100 million and $ 10 billion in revenue in 2022 or 2023 were considered for the America ’ s Best Mid-Size Companies 2024 list , but only the top performers were selected based on an evaluation of more than 15 specific criteria along three dimensions : employee satisfaction , financial performance , and transparent reporting on the company ’ s commitment to a more sustainable , just , and equitable future .
TIME partnered with Statistica Inc ., one of the world ’ s leading companies for statistical and market data , to issue rankings for the inaugural America ’ s Best Mid-Size Companies 2024 .
BFAIR Welcomes Noelle Crawford
BFAIR is happy to announce the appointment of Noelle Crawford as the new Director of Learning and Employee Development . Noelle brings a wealth of experience in Human Resources and Customer Service to the organization , along with a strong educational background .
Noelle holds a BA in Sociology from MCLA and has built a diverse professional portfolio with roles including Customer Service Representative for 403b plans , Marketing Specialist , and Group Benefits Coordinator . She is well-versed in training , licensing , onboarding , leadership , HR coordination , and HRIS systems .
In her new role , Noelle will spearhead the development of comprehensive training programs designed to support employee career growth , foster leadership skills , and align with BFAIR ’ s strategic objectives . Her proven expertise in operational efficiency , cross-functional leadership , and process improvement solutions positions her as an excellent fit for this vital role . Noelle ’ s appointment underscores BFAIR ’ s dedication to investing in its employees and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement .
Head Start to Host Instant Enrollment
Head Start / Early Head Start of Bennington County will host an Instant Enrollment event for qualified families at its North Bennington campus at 2 Park Street on July 31 from 3pm to 5:30pm . Families will have the opportunity to enroll their children ages six weeks to five years in Head Start starting in fall 2024 . Families hoping to enroll their children must present one of the following items to qualify : 3Squares / SNAP cards , paystubs , or tax return . All of Head Start / Early Head Start ’ s locations in Bennington , North Bennington , and Pownal are available for Instant Enrollment . For more , please contact Wenona Risley at WRisley @ ucsvt . org , call 804-442-3686 ext . 332 , or visit ucsvt . org .
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18 Vermont News Guide July 29 , 2024