Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Mar 10, 2010

Vermont Chamber Chef of the Year Features VT Products

Vermont’s Chef of the Year, Gerry Nooney of Timbers Restaurant at Sugarbush Resort in Waitsfield, Vermont, will represent Vermont’s culinary talent in the New England’s Greatest Chef Demonstration at the New England Food Show (NEFS) in Boston on Monday, March 15.

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Mar 01, 2010

United States Senate Passes Travel Promotion Act

The United States Senate passed the Travel Promotion Act (TPA) late last week by a vote of 78-18. The House already passed the bill which is now on its way to President Obama who is expected to sign the bill into law sometime this week....

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Feb 25, 2010

Vermont Chamber Members Gear Up for Sales Tax Holiday

Vermont business owners have high expectations for the approaching sales tax holiday scheduled for Saturday, March 6 and they are remaining confident that the day will provide a much needed boost to their bottom lines in this down economy....

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Feb 12, 2010

Vermont Chamber to Host VAAA Open House

The Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association (VAAA) will hold an Open House on Thursday, February 18 from 3-5 pm at the Heritage Aviation Facility, located at 228 Aviation Ave in South Burlington, next to the Burlington International Airport....

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Jan 25, 2010

Fifteen Businesses Named As Best Places to Work in Vermont

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Business Magazine are pleased to announce the 2010 winners of the Best Places to Work in Vermont Awards. This year’s award recipients are....

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Jan 25, 2010

Vermont Chamber Hosts Legislative Leadership Luncheon

During the luncheon, Vermont Chamber members will meet with legislative leaders to discuss issues that are important to the business community. Governor Jim Douglas, Lt. Governor Brian Dubie, Speaker of the House Shap Smith and Senate President Pro Tempore Peter Shumlin will give updates on the legislative session and discuss job creation, budget woes, and tax cuts.

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Jan 13, 2010

Nominations Open for Deane C. Davis Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 20th annual Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award, co-presented by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Business Magazine.

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Jan 06, 2010

EXPO 2010 Booth Registration Now Open

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that booth registration is now open for the Vermont Business and Industry EXPO. The exposition will be held on May 26 & 27, 2010, at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington, Vermont...

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Nov 10, 2009

Vermont Chamber Members Comment on Economy, Holiday Season

Berlin, VT – The Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council recently polled its members about the economy and the upcoming holiday season....

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Nov 09, 2009

Vermont Chamber of Commerce Online Auction Now Open

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that this year’s Online Auction is now open for bidding. The bidding concludes at Noon on Wednesday, November 25.....

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Nov 05, 2009

Vermont Chamber on Governor's EB-5 Trade Mission to Asia

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce recently returned from a very successful 12-day Trade Mission to the Far East with Governor Jim Douglas, officials from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and Vermont business executives. The Vermont Chamber, which helped organize the trip met with top leaders and investors in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Hangzhou to entice them to invest in Vermont companies.....

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Nov 04, 2009

Vermont Chamber Names 2010 Board of Directors

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 2010 Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Mark Saba, Owner of the Formula Ford Auto Group was elected as the Board Chair. Saba replaces Rick Milliken, Vice President and General Manager of the Doubletree Burlington Hotel......

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Oct 07, 2009

Vermont Chamber Names 2010 Top Ten Summer & Fall Events

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the highly anticipated 2010 Top Ten Summer and Fall Events. The 2010 award recipients display a wide variety of unique Vermont activities that will provide something fun for everyone in all corners of the Green Mountain State. The winners in chronological order include....

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Sep 28, 2009

Apply Now for the Best Places to Work in Vermont Awards

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest not-for-profit business organization, is pleased to support the fourth annual Best Places to Work in Vermont program, dedicated to identifying and recognizing Vermont’s best employers. Businesses will not want to miss out on this great opportunity. Apply online at www.BestPlacesToWorkVT.com by November 6, 2009.....

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Sep 28, 2009

VAAA to Hold Open House Event

The Vermont Aerospace and Aviation Association (VAAA), a division of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce will hold an Open House on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems Facility in Vergennes...

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Sep 15, 2009

Senator Leahy Recognized by National Restaurant Association

The Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council is pleased that the National Restaurant Association (NRA) presented its first annual Congressional Leadership Award to U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) in recognition of his efforts to fight hunger....

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Sep 04, 2009

Vermont Chamber to Host Business Leader Delegation

A 14-member delegation of small and medium business owners and government officials from Shanghai will visit Vermont over the Labor Day weekend (September 6 to September 8). Hosted by the Vermont Chamber through its Shanghai Trade Office, the group will tour Vermont attractions and develop business partnerships with Vermont companies....

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Sep 03, 2009

Vermont Chamber Names Mr. Edwin Colodny Citizen of the Year

For nearly five decades, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce has annually awarded an individual who has gone above and beyond his or her daily requirements to better the state of Vermont through self-sacrifice, service and volunteerism. In the crowded field of awards given to Vermont community members, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award is one of the most prestigious. This year, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Citizen of the Year Award to Mr. Edwin Colodny....

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Aug 31, 2009

Rep. Peter Welch Joins Travel & Tourism Caucus

Rep. Peter Welch announced today that he has joined the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, at the request of the Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council, to help promote the importance of the travel and tourism industry as a strong contributor to the overall economy...

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Aug 26, 2009

Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council Award Winners Announced

The Vermont Hospitality Council, the tourism division of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the winners of the five highly anticipated Vermont Hospitality Awards. This year’s recipients are.....

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Aug 21, 2009

Vermont Chamber Supports Sales Tax Holiday

The approaching sales tax holiday, scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 22nd is sure to be a boon for the state’s economy and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce is encouraging consumers to support their local businesses...

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Aug 20, 2009

Vermont Chamber & Vermont Tourism Network Team Up

Berlin, Vt. - The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it has teamed up with the Vermont Tourism Network (VTN) to provide additional tourism resources and expand marketing efforts. This partnership will enable the Vermont Chamber of Commerce to offer additional marketing opportunities to its members who rely on the tourism industry...

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Aug 19, 2009

Vermont Chamber Pushes for Workforce Training

Advocating for greater integration of the business, education and workforce training sectors, Vermont Chamber President, Betsy Bishop, moderated a workforce development panel during a daylong conference in Randolph today....

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Aug 14, 2009

Vermont Chamber Seeks Top Ten Event Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce annual Top Ten Summer and Fall Events. The Top Ten lists Summer’s and Fall’s best activities from all four corners of Vermont.....

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Jul 07, 2009

Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council Wins Award from AH&LA

The Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council is excited to announce that it has been chosen as the recipient of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Chairman’s Cup Award for outstanding performance in membership development for 2008...

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Jul 07, 2009

Vermont Chamber Seeks 2009 Citizen of the Year Nominations!

Do you know someone who continuously steps forward to help advance and strengthen our Vermont communities? For more than 40 yeas, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding citizen with this prestigious award....

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Jun 29, 2009

Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council Award Nominations

The Vermont Hospitality Council (VHC), the tourism division of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, is currently seeking nominations for five high-profile industry awards.....

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Jun 23, 2009

Vermont Chamber of Commerce Names Bishop as President

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday the selection of Betsy Bishop as the President of the state’s premier business organization, representing a diverse cross section of businesses around the state....

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Jun 22, 2009

Vermont Chamber Names 2009 - 2010 Top Ten Winter Events

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is please to announce the 2009 - 2010 Top Ten Winter Events Award recipients. The winners, in chronological order are.....

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Jun 16, 2009

Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Assoc. to Hold Open House

The Vermont Aerospace and Aviation Association (VAAA) will hold an Open House event at the Vermont Army Aviation Support Facility behind the Burlington International Airport in South Burlington on Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 3 - 5 p.m.......

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May 26, 2009

Tanzanian Ambassador to Visit Vermont

His Excellency Ombeni Sefue, Tanzania’s Ambassador to the United States will visit Vermont from May 28th through May 30th.....

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May 21, 2009

National Life Group Wins Deane C. Davis Business of the Year

The award was handed out by Governor Jim Douglas at the Vermont Business & Industry EXPO, organized by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, May 20th...

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May 13, 2009

Chinese Travel Agents & Media Come to Vermont on Fam Tour

A delegation of Chinese travel agents and journalists will visit Vermont May 16th through May 20th. The six-person delegation from the Shanghai region of China will travel around Vermont to learn about .........

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May 06, 2009

Governor Signs Wine Tasting Bill at Shelburne Vineyard

Governor Jim Douglas Signed a bill into law Tuesday at Shelburne Vineyard that opens new market opportunities for wineries in Vermont. The act, relating to tastings and sale of wines, fortified wines, and spirits allows wineries to sell products produced by other manufacturers at their manufacturing premises and at farmers markets; allows wineries to hold events on their licensed premises or vineyard property and.......

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May 06, 2009

Vermont Chamber of Commerce Announces Keynote Speaker

EXPO 2009 Features Van Jones, White House Council on Environmental Quality .......

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Mar 30, 2009

Vermont Chamber of Commerce & Vermont Business Magazine

Present the Best Places to Work in Vermont Awards, Wednesday, April 1, 2009 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Main Street Landing Film House in Burlington.

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Mar 30, 2009

The Vermont Business and Industry EXPO 2009

Booth space available but filling fast.......

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Mar 19, 2009

Taste of Vermont, A Huge Success!

Event sees record turnout of business leaders and lawmakers...

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Mar 19, 2009

Vermont's Centennial Businesses Honored at the State House

Several Vermont businesses recognized for being in business 100 years or more....

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Mar 17, 2009

Vermont Chamber of Commerce Announces New Staff Member

Vermont Chamber of Commerce hires new Director of Communications.....

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Mar 17, 2009

Culinary Creations to Be Sampled at Taste of Vermont

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Council is excited to host the Taste of Vermont Legislative Reception for business leaders and legislators from around the state...

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Mar 17, 2009

EXPO 2009 Sponsors

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the three presenting sponsors of EXPO 2009.....

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Jan 06, 2009

Vermont Business EXPO Celebrates 25 Years

EXPO celebrates its silver anniversary as the region’s largest business-to-business trade show...

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