This is from the site of one of the largest software consulting shops in Vermont, Competitive Computing, aka "C2". I believe they may also be the only Gold Partner in Vermont (but I could be wrong).

C2 wins Microsoft partner award!
Microsoft has awarded Competitive Computing with its "Microsoft New England Quarterly Area Partner Award" for exceptional performance. Carolyn Edwards, President and CEO of Competitive Computing, received the award at a special luncheon at Microsoft's New England Executive Briefing Center on October 20, 2005.