Montpelier, VT (July 24, 2025) – The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Gallagher, Flynn & Company (GFC), one of the region’s most respected tax and advisory firms. The collaboration will launch Tax Insights & Business Intelligence, a dedicated tax education and awareness initiative providing timely, actionable guidance for Vermont businesses.

As part of this initiative, the Chamber and GFC will host a kickoff webinar, Big Bill, Big Impact: What Vermont Businesses Need to Know About Federal Tax Changes, on July 29 from 1:00–2:30 PM. The 90-minute session will offer a practical breakdown of the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025.

“This partnership is about helping businesses navigate complexity with confidence,” said Amy Spear, President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “In today’s evolving policy environment, the right tax strategy isn’t just about compliance, it’s a tool for growth and resilience. By bringing together expert insights and Vermont’s leading business advocacy organization, we’re building a resource hub that empowers employers to plan ahead and remain competitive.”

This session will be led by an expert panel from Gallagher Flynn: Michael R. Hackett, CPA, Tax Partner and Practice Leader; Alena Fitzgerald, CPA, Tax Partner; and Steven A. Julian, CPA, Tax Partner. Together, they bring decades of experience in corporate taxation, strategic advisory, and business planning. Attendees will gain insight into the most consequential provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and their implications for business operations, tax planning, and long-term financial strategy. Tailored for CEOs, CFOs, and senior financial decision-makers, the webinar will provide timely clarity and actionable guidance in a rapidly shifting federal landscape.

“Our goal is to equip Vermont businesses with insight and foresight,” said Mike Hackett, GFC’s Tax Practice Leader. “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings complex changes, but also significant opportunities. Through this partnership with the Vermont Chamber, we look forward to continuing in our role as Vermont’s trusted source for tax intelligence.”

The Tax Insights & Business Intelligence series will expand beyond this initial webinar to include brief video explainers, downloadable issue briefs, and additional programming aimed at supporting informed decision-making. As Vermont’s largest statewide business organization, the Chamber is committed to delivering resources that advance the Vermont economy and support the businesses that make living, working, and thriving in Vermont possible.

Learn more and register for the webinar here.

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About the Vermont Chamber of Commerce

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to advancing the Vermont economy. Trusted by the businesses that make living, working, and thriving in Vermont possible, we prioritize collaboration and uphold the core values that define our state. As the preeminent not-for-profit business organization, we advocate, build community, and provide resources for businesses statewide.

About Gallagher, Flynn & Company

As one of the largest independent CPA and business advisory firms in Northern New England, Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP (GFC) prides itself in offering trusted industry expertise rendered with a highly personal touch. With offices in South Burlington VT, Lebanon NH, and our newest office in Ahmedabad, India, we serve a diverse client base that extends around the globe. With over 90 full-time employees, we work with primarily privately held companies with varied ownership structures, private equity groups and non-profit organizations, ranging in size from start-ups to organizations with revenues in excess of $450 million. Our diverse practice offerings are the result of over 60 years of meeting the many needs of our clients.

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