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37 Vermont Chamber Members Named Daysies Winners by Seven Days

September 1, 2023August 17, 2023

37 Vermont Chamber Members Named Daysies Winners by Seven Days

The 2023 Daysies winners have been announced by Seven Days, with 37 Vermont Chamber members receiving the prestigious recognition.

Read more about the Seven Days’ Daysies program here.

Below are the Vermont Chamber members who were awarded:

Food

Honey Road
Hen of the Wood
Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery
Al’s French Frys
The Skinny Pancake
August First
A Single Pebble
Jules on the Green
Bluebird Barbecue
Piecasso Family Pizzeria
Leonardo’s
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
Lake Champlain Chocolates
Cabot Creamery
Baking School at King Arthur Baking Company
El Gato Cantina

Drink

The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
Shelburne Vineyard
Dedalus Wine Shop, Market & Wine Bar
Citizen Cider
Caledonia Spirits
Waterworks Food + Drink
Speeder & Earl’s Coffee

Services

New England Federal Credit Union
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman
Hotel Vermont
The Old Lantern Inn and Barn
The Essex Resort & Spa

Shopping

Old Gold

Culture

Three Needs Taproom & Brewery
Shelburne Museum
Higher Ground

Outdoors

Smugglers’ Notch Resort
Trapp Family Lodge
Church Street Marketplace
Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
The Inn at Shelburne Farms

August 17, 2023

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Spotlight on Open Approach

November 22, 2022October 3, 2022

Spotlight on Open Approach

Open Approach is a managed IT services company based in Burlington, VT, serving New England and beyond. Every day, Open Approach focuses on one thing; helping their clients use technology to make their businesses better. They remove IT complexity through the practice of trust, integrity, and partnerships so that companies can move forward with confidence. The team at Open Approach is a group of friendly, curious, motivated individuals with years of experience helping businesses grow. Their list of services is broad — and looks like what you’d find at any good IT company. Yet while they may be jacks-of-all-trades, they’re masters of one: Making IT systems work to leverage and advance your business.

Learn more about Open Approach.

October 3, 2022

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Spotlight on MVP Health Care

November 30, 2022October 3, 2022

Spotlight on MVP Health Care

This month, we are spotlighting Vermont Chamber member MVP Health Care.

Vermont’s fastest-growing health plan is now even better. MVP Health Care has been providing affordable, high-quality health insurance for Vermont businesses for 20+ years—for healthier employees and a better bottom line.

MVP Health Care offers exciting benefits. See why so many people are switching to MVP.

October 3, 2022

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Seven Vermont Chamber Members Awarded Capital Investment Program Grants

November 22, 2022August 2, 2022

Seven Vermont Chamber Members Awarded Capital Investment Program Grants

Two rounds of Capital Investment Program (CIP) funding has been approved and seven Vermont Chamber members have been awarded grants. Funding will support the education, outdoor recreation, childcare, healthcare, arts & culture, and housing sectors. The program aims to strengthen and revitalize communities by reversing the harm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding assistance for capital investments will help businesses recover, retain existing jobs and spur economic growth.

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Our Members Are at the Center of All We Do

June 23, 2023July 21, 2022

Our Members Are at the Center of All We Do

Our legislative successes would not be possible without the incredible engagement of our members. This year, we called upon members to offer their expertise to the Legislature by testifying on issues including the VEDA forgivable loan program, liquor law changes, and the manufacturing tax exemption, just to name a few. This testimony was invaluable in providing legislators with the on-the-ground state of the industry needed to make important policy decisions. We also could not have achieved our outcomes without our members reaching out to their local legislators at critical moments, providing timely responses to our questions, advising, sharing feedback in our industry focus groups, and of course supporting our work financially.

Thank you!

July 21, 2022

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29 Vermont Chamber Members Honored for Worksite Wellness Efforts

June 23, 2023May 18, 2022

29 Vermont Chamber Members Honored for Worksite Wellness Efforts

More than 70 businesses and organizations that employ Vermont workers have been selected to receive a 2022 Vermont Governor’s Award for Excellence in Worksite Wellness, 29 of which are Vermont Chamber members.

The annual award is an opportunity for Governor Scott and Health Commissioner Mark Levine to thank businesses and organizations for their efforts to support the health of Vermonters and in making Vermont a great place to live and work.

Read more about the 2022 Vermont Governor’s Award for Excellence in Worksite Wellness here.

Below are the Vermont Chamber members who received the 2022 Vermont Governor’s Award for Excellence in Worksite Wellness:

AN Deringer

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc.

Ben & Jerry’s

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont

Chroma Technology Corp

Co-operative Insurance Companies

Gifford Health Care, Inc.

GlobalFoundries

Hickok & Boardman HR Intelligence

Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group

IVEK Corporation

King Arthur Baking Co

Lane Press

Mascoma Bank

MVP Health Care

NorthCountry Federal Credit Union

Northfield Savings Bank

The University of Vermont Medical Center

The Vermont Country Store

Union Mutual

University of Vermont

Vermont Electric Co-op

Vermont Mutual Insurance Company

Vermont Precision Tools

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

May 18, 2022

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Sue Bette Named Top Influential Restaurant Executive

February 25, 2022

Sue Bette Named Top Influential Restaurant Executive

Vermont Chamber member, and co-founder of the Vermont Independent Restaurants, Sue Bette, has been ranked one of the most influential restaurant executives nationwide. The annual list is voted on by peers in the restaurant industry and released by Nation’s Restaurant News. The 2022 selection emphasized “people who are evolving the restaurant industry through fresh ideas and game-changing approaches to leadership, workforce, equity and inclusion, investment, restaurant technology, supply chain, growth models and more.”

Sue, the Founder and Head Coach of Bluebird Hospitality, has been a champion for the industry throughout the pandemic, leading the advocacy effort that prompted the creation of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. She remains outspoken on the need for replenishment of the fund, as the industry continues to suffer the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The complete list of restaurant executives is available here.

February 25, 2022

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Spotlighting Freeman French Freeman, Architects

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

Spotlighting Freeman French Freeman, Architects

This month, we are spotlighting Freeman French Freeman, Architects.

Founded in 1937, FFF is Vermont’s oldest architectural firm. They are best known for tackling Vermont’s largest projects, such as the Waterbury State Office Complex and UVM’s cutting-edge STEM buildings. But FFF delivers the same degree of attention and care to projects of all sizes, in every corner of the state. Their staff of 20 is currently working on projects in 25 Vermont communities, with the same common goal: To design beautiful, sustainable spaces that remain useful and relevant for decades to come.

Visit Freeman French Freeman’s website to learn more!

November 8, 2021

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Spotlighting Fothergill Segale & Valley, CPAs

October 14, 2021October 5, 2021

Spotlighting Fothergill Segale & Valley, CPAs

This month, we are spotlighting Fothergill Segale & Valley, CPAs.

FSV began in the early 1970s and moved to its current location of 143 Barre Street, Montpelier Vermont in 1985. FSV offers tax preparation and planning, accounting services, and auditing services. Today the firm employs 17 staff which work with a variety of clients ranging from municipalities, individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits.

FSV provides a challenging team atmosphere for our professional and support staff that encourages productivity, personal advancement, use of technology, critical thinking, learning, and having fun at our jobs. The longevity of the firm is due to its commitment to building client relationships and high standards of quality. An interesting piece of firm history is that the tree outside of our Victorian building is one of the largest Gingko trees in Vermont.

October 5, 2021

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Spotlighting MVP Health Care

September 23, 2021September 4, 2021

Spotlighting MVP Health Care

This month, we are spotlighting Vermont Chamber member MVP Health Care.

Vermont’s fastest-growing health plan just got even better. New for 2022…MVP Health Care has exciting new benefits including the convenience of virtual physical therapy and savings with a $500 acupuncture allowance. Plus get paid for participating in healthy activities with up to $600 WellBeing Rewards and access to 24/7 virtual care services with Gia.

See why so many people are switching to MVP.

September 4, 2021

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