News From Our Members
Awesome Graphics would like everyone to look their best at the upcoming Chamber Business Show in March! They are offering all exhibitors a 15% discount off of all tradeshow displays and graphics.
Just mention #Awesome_RutlandChamberBusinessShow and you can save money and help with your trade show display needs! RETRACTABLE BANNERS | FLOOR & TABLE TOP BOOTHS | FLAGS | TABLE CLOTHS | ACCESSORIES
Comcast Business is running their Annual “Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs” contest for the third year in a row. This contest is a great way for your start-ups or small business members looking to grow to the next level. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to tell Comcast Business how they would invest $30,000 in their business. If you have one of the best entries, you will be eligible to win the $30,000 to implement your ideas. There will be 30 regional $10,000 cash winners who are then eligible for the one of the 6 Grand Prizes of $20,000 cash. The 6 winners will attend a specially-designed daylong event at Comcast headquarters in Philadelphia. You’ll meet with expert teams on topics like business planning, funding, financials, operations, marketing – to strategize for your business. You can submit your entry at cbcommunity.comcast.com/I4E. You must enter by March 12, 2016, Regional Winners will be notified on April 25, 2016.
RAVNAH will hold blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($10) clinics during the month of February. For more information or a schedule go to ravnah.org.
Rutland County Parent Child Center will hold a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at the Moose Club, 73 Center St. on February 21st, registration begins at 10am, tournament is 11am-6pm. $50.00 Buy in with one re-buy. 65% goes to winner. Catered by Avellino Bakery and Pizza. Contact Jim McKeon (802) 775-9711
Rutland Free Library Book Sale will take place on February 17th, 4-8pm. Thousands of gently used hard cover and paperback books, puzzles, CDs, DVDs for all ages! All proceeds go to support library collections and activities. For more information go to www.rutlandfree.org.
Rutland Regional Medical Center offers a variety of community programs to promote health and wellness. Join them for a five part-series designed to help you make lifestyle changes to improve your health and well-being. The workshops feature the basics of nutrition, exercise and evidence-based lifestyle changes. Attendees will learn how to create an effective weight-loss plan, watch a healthy cooking demonstration and discuss fitness with a fitness trainer.
Sessions I and 2-Nutrition Basics – Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday, March 9 6-7:30pm
Session 3 Healthy Cooking – Tuesday, March 15 6-7:30pm
Session 4 Sleep and Stress – Wednesday, March 16 6-7:30pm
Sheila Sharrow, LICSW will cover the effects of stress and insomnia
Session 5 Exercise – Thursday, March 17 6-7:30pm
Workshops will be at the CVPS/Leahy Conference Center, located at Rutland Regional Medical Center on 160 Allen Street in Rutland unless noted otherwise. Participants should plan on attending all five sessions. Cost for all workshops is $20.00 and pre-registration is required. Space is limited. To register, please call 802.772.2400 or visit www.RRMC.org
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center presents two workshops on February 20 as part of the new Sculpture Saturdays. Participants in “Make a Ring” with Joe Montroy will be introduced to skills allowing them to bring home a unique and personal piece of silver jewelry. “Alabaster Carving” with Scott Cahaly will demonstrate the beauty of this translucent and easily worked stone. Both sessions are scheduled for 9 AM – 3 PM with tools and materials provided. For more information, click on the workshop tab at www.carvingstudio.org. Contact The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center at (802) 438-2097 or info@carvingstudio.org.
Vermont Marble Museum is seeking volunteers to provide enthusiastic and energetic guided tours for school groups, tour bus groups, and the general public. Volunteers must have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and an interest in history. The tours are about one hour long and explore the many rooms and exhibits of the museum while explaining important aspects of the Vermont Marble Museum’s history. These are part-time, seasonal positions (May through October) that offer and require flexibility. For more information, please contact Linda Doty at 802-459-2750 or email us at info@vermontmarblemuseum.org
