New Laws Effective July 1st

New Laws Effective July 1st Attorney General’s Office  Small Business Initiative would like you to know about some new laws that are effective July 1, 2018 that may effect your business. New laws taking effect July 1st include: o   VT recreational marijuana, Act 86, (see our office’s guidance to learn more) o   Protections in credit…

July Greetings From Mary

Dear Chamber Members, Happy Summer! When it rains it pours – or when it’s hot it’s HOT! We here at the Chamber continue to work on behalf of our members to promote our region, grow tourism and put lots of effort into attracting people to move to our region to bolster the population and increase…

Market Manager Needed

Farmers Market Manager The Vermont Farmers Market is searching for a Market Manager.  This is a part time, twelve month per year position, which includes Saturdays. The ideal candidate will be organized, a good communicator, have an acute attention to detail and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel. The Market Manager…

Mary’s June Message

Hello Chamber Members! The spring finds us very busy with lots of new projects! First – if you are interested in signing up for our FACES Directory 2018, don’t delay! The Chamber is involved with the “Stay to Stay” pilot program with the Vermont Department of Tourism in which three communities (Bennington and Brattleboro too)…

Tech Leaders Event in Rutland

Tech Leaders Networking Event in Rutland June 20 You are invited to attend a networking event for leaders of Vermont technology businesses, and businesses and organizations who work with and support the tech sector, on Wednesday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Green Mountain Power Energy Innovation Center in Rutland, presented by the Vermont…

Workers Comp Corner – June 2018

Medical Case Management Medical Case Management refers to the planning and coordination of health care services appropriate to achieve the goal of medical rehabilitation. Medical case management may include, but is not limited to: Care assessment, including a personal interview with the injured employee Assistance in developing, implementing and coordinating a medical care plan for…

Remembering Independence Day

When reflecting on the powerful foresight of our founding fathers to create a tradition taking only minutes to display yet carrying memories for a life time and beyond I’m amazed. The Fourth of July fireworks displays of the past and those projected into the future, were created to celebrate the effort and sacrifice it took…