Keith Dunn, RRCC 2009 Business Person of the Year!
Tom Donahue, RRCC; John O'Neill, Westminster Cracker Co.; Keith Dunn, Westminster Cracker Co.; Martha Parker-Dunn, Westminster Cracker Co.; John Harrington, Westminster Cracker Co.; RRCC President, John Valente. |
The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce held their 111th Annual Meeting sponsored by GE-Rutland on October 20th. Keith Dunn, Co-founder of Westminster Cracker Co. was named the RRCC 2009 Business Person of the Year. In his remarks Executive Vice President Tom Donahue highlighted a lengthy list of Dunn's accomplishments. Mr. Dunn and his cousin Peter Dawly are fifth generation cracker manufacturers and restarted Westminster Crackers in 1989. Westminster Cracker Co. operates 3 shifts, 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. The company located in Howe Center employs 50 people full time. Westminster Cracker Co. utilizes rail for their raw materials including 200,000 lbs of unbleached wheat flour per week which is stored in large silos at the plant. Westminster Crackers are sold nationally and are also redistributed internationally. Their retail line can be found packaged under the label "Olde Cape Cod".
Student ID Discount Program Launched
RRCC is working with the Downtown Rutland Partnership and Creative Economy Initiative to make Rutland a college student friendly community by offering a Student ID Discount Program. Thousands of students attend one of our four area colleges including Castleton State College, CCV, College of St. Joseph and Green Mountain College. We are inviting you to participate in the program. Simply click here to respond with details of your College Student Discount Offer. We encourage you to make your offer as exciting and generous as possible. Your discount will be promoted on the RRCC and DRP websites and much more.
Mark Your Calendar RRCC Mixer November 10th - 5-7pm !
 Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and Castleton State College announce the November Chamber Mixer. The mixer will be held on November 10, 2009, 5-7pm at the newly renovated CSC Campus Center in the 1787 Room. The mixer will feature Castleton State College’s a cappella group Vocal Unrest. There will be great food catered by East Creek Catering, great networking, campus tours, door prizes and more. The Castleton State College Store will be open for the mixer with special discounts for those in attendance.
October Chamber Mixer!October Chamber Mixer
Ellen Coyle of MVRTD; Dave Carman of Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport and Dwight MacPherson of BFG Business Funding Group network at the RRCC October Mixer held at VocRehab Vermont and VABIR
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RRCC Meetings and Events
All meetings are held at the RRCC Conference Room unless otherwise noted
11/3 - Special Events Committee, 8:30am
11/5 - Membership Development Committee, 8:30am
11/10 - RRCC Mixer @ Castleton State College Campus Center, 5-7pm
11/18 - Board of Directors Meeting, 12:15pm
11/19 - Tourism & Marketing Committee, 8:15am
New Location - Heritage Family Credit Union
The ribbon is cut at the new branch of the Heritage Family Credit Union, located at 67 Washington St. in Fair Haven. Pictured ( L to R) Sara DeLance, Finance Service Manager, Heritage Family Credit Union; Kathy Breznick, Branch Manager, Heritage Family Credit Union; Serena Williams, Fair Haven Town Manager; Tom O'Brien, Chairman, Heritage Family Credit Union; Joan Hill, RRCC; Eileen Durkee, Fair Haven Chamber of Commerce; Matt Levandowski, Executive Vice President, Heritage Family Credit Union
Membership Directors Report -
Joan Hill, Director of Membership Development
Hi Everyone,
I am now selling the 5th Edition of the “Official Map of the Rutland Region of Vermont”. The map is produced in conjunction with The Mountain Times and will be distributed in March 2010. Space is limited, so don’t delay!
Kudos to Okemo Mountain Resort's Jackson Gore Inn for topping the list in the "Snow Resorts For Families" survey by Parents Magazine.
Join a committee, offer perk card discounts and get involved to receive the most benefits from your Chamber. I look forward to seeing you all at the Castleton State College mixer on November 10th.
Welcome New Members
A Trace of Lace Bridal Boutique
Jamie Pemrick
152B Woodstock Ave.,
Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 779-9033 Fax: 779-9034
Email: traceoflace@
hotmail.com ~
www.atraceoflacebridal.com
Your new local dress shop
that can cater to all bridal,
prom or special occasion
needs. We have something
to suit almost any budget.
Brandon Motor Lodge
Stacey Doucette
2095 Franklin St.,
Brandon, VT 05733
Ph: 247-9594 Fax: 247-8129
1-800-675-7614
Email: brandonlodge@
vermontel.net ~
www.brandonmotorlodge.com
Half way between Rutland and Brandon. Several buildings to choose from and spacious grounds to enjoy.
Lakes Region Youth
Orchestra
Peter Miller
61 E. Washington St.,
Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 773-4689
Email: lakesregionyouthorchestra@yahoo.com ~
www.lryo.net
LRYO origninated in 1990.
It is a program for local
young musicians who
show suitable
talent, interest and
commitment to benefit
from educational,
musical and social
participation of a symphonic
orchestral environment.
Louise Harrison
Real Estate
Louise Harrison
38 US Route 4,
Mendon, VT 05701
Ph: 775-9999 ~ 800-483-6801 Fax: 775-1999
Email: lgharrison1@comcast.net ~
www.louiseharrison.com
Selling residential, commercial and land. Quality long and short term rentals including the hideaway reunion chalet that sleeps up to 24.
VT Lake Region
Fishing Service
Nate Laskiewicz
5672 Route 30,
Sudbury, VT 05733
Ph: 201-450-8109 or
802-273-2555
Email: fishinvermont@gmail.com
www.vtlakefishingservice.com
Fishing service, guiding and
instructural fishing
includes kayak rentals.
Workers Comp Corner
New Hire Reporting
Part 1 of 3
Q: What is the definition of “employer” for new hire reporting purposes?
A: Federal legislation states that an “employer” for new hire reporting purposes is the same as for the federal income tax purposes (as defined by Section 3401(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and includes any government entity or labor organization. At a minimum, in any case where you as an employer are required to give an individual a W-4 form, you must meet the new hire reporting requirements.
Q: What is the “date of hire” considered to be?
A: The “date of hire” is the first day services are performed for wages by an individual for you.
Workers Comp Corner is sponsored by Poulos Insurance: For more information or rates on Workman's Compensation or any other business insurance contact Chuck Rose at Poulas Insurance, 802-775-4443
News From Our Members
Annie's Book Stop will welcome Vermont Author Sandra Levesque as she relates her own family's story of immigration from Randazzo Italy to Rutland, VT on November 13th at 7pm. Call 802-775-6993 for more information.
Annie’s Book Stop will welcome Vermont Author and journalist Leon Thompson in celebration of his newly published book Not Too Awful Bad A Storyteller's Guide to Vermont on November 20th at 6:30pm.
Annie's Book Stop book group will meet and discuss November’s book “The Guernsey Literacy and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer, November 3rd and 9th, 7-9 p.m., free and open to the public, 802 775-6993.
Annie's Book Stop will hold Storytime Songs and Stories for kids on November 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th at 10am. Call 775-6993 for more information.
Castleton Theater Arts Department presents Reckless by Craig Lucas, November 11-15 at the CSC Casella Theater. Call 802-468-1119 for tickets or more information.
Catamount Radio will present Vermont's Best Chef's Live. Learn to prepare holiday meals prepared by New England Culinary Chefs such as Chef Robert from Cafe' Provence, Chef Mike from South Station Restaurant and Chef Stanti from The Victorian Inn at the Paramount Theatre. Cost: $10 per person. Call 802-775-0903 for more information or tickets.
Downtown Rutland Partnership announces Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting Ceremonty in Downtown Rutland on November 27th at 6pm. The evening also includes caroling, refreshments and more. For more information call 802-773-9380 or go to www.rutlanddowntown.com
Paramount Theatre presents Grammy Award Nominated The Derek Trucks Bank on November 6th. Tickets $27.50-$42.50. For more information call 802-775-0903 for tickets or more information. .
Paramount Theatre presents Rockapella on November 13th at 8pm. Tickets: $20.50-$25.50. Call 802-775-0903 for tickets or more information.
RAVNAH will hold flu and pneumonia clinics during the month of November. Call 770-1536 for dates and more information.
Rutland County Humane Society will hold a benefit at Table 24 on November 4th. All tips on that evening will be donated to RCHS to benefit the shelter. Dinner will be served from 5pm - 9pm, you can enjoy a great meal and raise money for a good cause. Call Table 24 at 802-775-2424 or go to www.table24.net for more information.
Rutland Free Library will hold their Holiday Head Start Book Sale on November 6th & 7th. Call 773-1860 for more information.
United Way of Rutland County will present "The Really Big Show" on November 7th, 7pm at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets: $15 per person. Call 775-0903 for tickets or more information.
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