The Vermont Chamber of Commerce will announce the 2019 Hospitality Awards at the 36th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit, April 4-5, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Hotel. This summit draws one of the largest gatherings of tourism professionals in the state, including owners, managers and employees. Nominate that exceptional innkeeper, general manager, restaurateur, chef and tourism partner that is a leader in Vermont's tourism industry. 

The Vermont Chamber's Government Affairs team is partnering with local chambers to discuss highlights from the 2018 legislative session and expectations for the upcoming 2019 session.

​Betsy Bishop, President of the Vermont Chamber will lead the discussion by addressing topics that include:

• Solutions to the declining workforce
• Tourism issues such as, marketing, rooms & meals tax, Airbnb regulations
• Telecom and economic development initiatives
• Energy regulation

Please contact your local chamber for additional details. 

​Join us on Thursday, December 6, 2018 for a business celebration honoring the prestigious Citizen of the Year Award, as well as the recipients of the new Above and Beyond Awards.
 
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Burlington (formerly known as the Sheraton)
Tickets: $85 per person; $850 for a table of 10 .

​Charles will work to coordinate member engagement on legislative issues, and lobby on behalf of the Chamber's membership to further policies that address the needs of Vermont businesses and employers. Previously, he worked for U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy in both D.C. and Vermont, and the member-based National Guard Association of the United States as part of their legislative advocacy team in D.C. He also serves in the Vermont Army National Guard as an intelligence officer and information operators instructor.