Vermont Chamber of Commerce Online Auction Now Open
NEWSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2009
Contact: Jeff Morton
Director of Communications
(802) 229-2273
jmorton@vtchamber.com
Online Auction to Benefit the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Business Education Partnership and the Hospitality Education Fund 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. The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is eager to generate great results this year, with proceeds going to benefit the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Business Education Partnership (VCCBEP) and the Hospitality Education Fund, both 501(c)3 organizations.
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce Business Education Partnership (VCCBEP) is committed to building partnerships between schools, businesses, students, and communities that result in the development of a skilled, ethical, and prepared workforce and economic opportunities for all Vermonters.
The Vermont Hospitality Education Fund addresses the educational needs of Vermont’s current and future hospitality workforce through scholarships for high school students who are committed to furthering their education and enhancing their careers in the restaurant and foodservice industry, and by providing food safety training materials and classes to students and incumbent hospitality industry employees.
Members of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce have generously donated items for this worthwhile cause. There are items ranging from great get-a-ways to tickets to the hottest sporting events. There are more than 80 items featured in the auction, including overnight and weekend stays at Vermont’s most recognizable lodging establishments, helicopter flying lessons, airline tickets, ski passes, and much more.
“Our online auction wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our members who have donated some wonderful items this year,” said Betsy Bishop, President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “The money raised is going toward two important organizations that help Vermont’s future workforce gain the skills necessary to succeed in many different industries in the Green Mountain State.”
To participate in the auction, visit http://vtchamber.cmarket.com/. Please contact Lauren Bevill at lbevill@vtchamber.com or call (802) 223-3443 with any questions.
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the largest state-wide private, not-for-profit business organization represents nearly every sector of the state’s corporate/hospitality community. Our mission is to create an economic climate conducive to business growth and the preservation of the Vermont quality of life.
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