Opportunity is all Around Us To believe or not to believe… That is the first question. Why, because if you do not believe there are opportunities available to you here and now, the way you think will guide you blindly and you’ll miss a chance for positive change. Whereas, if you believe there are opportunities…
Nominate Your Choice For Business Leader of the Year! The Chamber is currently soliciting nominations for Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year for 2018. Nomination criteria for consideration could include: * Member of the Chamber * Provides or Creates Jobs * Investment in Rutland County * Community Involvement and Support If…
The Chamber is excited to present the 2nd Annual Real Rutland Feud on Saturday, February 23rd at the Paramount Theatre. We are looking for 8 Businesses to go head to head in this fun event while raising funds for the Regional Marketing Initiative. The cost for a team to participate in this “fun”draiser is $1,500…
We Welcome All to Winter in August Mark your Calendar… Tuesday August 14, 2018 from 5-8pm on Merchants Row, Downtown Rutland Year in and year out, Winter in August has proven to be one of the most enjoyable, fun, energizing and unifying community events of the year, when The Mountains come to the City. Oh,…
The Army’s mission is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. At the US Army Recruiting Station in Rutland you can learn how to serve your country while learning valuable life and educational…
Workers’ Compensation Assessment Fund What is the Workers’ Compensation Assessment Fund? The workers’ compensation administration fund was created to provide the funds necessary to administer Vermont’s Workers’ Compensation Program. The fund consists of contributions from employers, based on the Workers’ Compensation Assessment Rate. The statutory reference for the Workers’ Compensation Administration Fund is available at…
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…
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…
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…
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)…