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Bennington armor maker could add more jobs

By VPR | August 6, 2009

There’s some more good news for a Bennington company that makes armor for combat vehicles that will be used by the U.S. military in Afghanistan.

Bennington armor maker could add 300 jobs

By VPR | July 2, 2009

There’s a big shot of positive economic news for southwestern Vermont. A Bennington manufacturer is expected to bring up to 300 new jobs to the area as it fills a Pentagon contract to make armor for vehicles going to Afghanistan.

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More layoffs at Bennington County businesses

By VPR | January 16, 2009

The Orvis Company is laying off 38 people at its Sunderland headquarters and its Manchester fishing rod manufacturing plant.

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Midday Newscast: November 20, 2007

By Neal Charnoff | November 20, 2007

Governor Jim Douglas plans to adopt many of the recommendations of the climate change commission he appointed; more…