Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Seeks Nominations for the Board of Directors

The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR), a not-for-profit board charged with championing economic development in its communities, is seeking engaged residents for appointment to its Board of Directors. Residents interested in applying can find more information about CEDDR at www.rutlandvermont.com. The deadline for nominations is noon on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Workers Comp Corner December 2018

Fact Sheet for Employers Workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory for all Vermont employers. Most employers are aware of their coverage obligations and they know that it provides an injured worker with certain benefits. This fact sheet is intended to answer common employer questions and to provide information about the workers compensation process, dispute resolution and…

Workers Comp Corner – November 2018

Workers’ compensation coverage is required for ALL employment, and employers are liable for anyone they employ, including independent contractors and subcontractors. The Workers’ Compensation markets both in Vermont and nationwide continue to experience hard market conditions. Vermont’s system can seem a complicated process, but with a general understanding of the system and a commitment to…

Workers Comp Corner – October 2018

Are you concerned your employer may not have workers compensation insurance? Workers’ compensation coverage is required for ALL employment, and employers are liable for anyone they employ, including independent contractors and subcontractors. Just click on this link Employer’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage Verification and type in the business name of your employer to determine if your employer…

Workers Comp Corner – September 2018

RETURNING AN INJURED EMPLOYEE TO WORK Safety and training are the primary means of minimizing and reducing work injuries. After an injury has occurred, however, the primary way to reduce workers’ compensation costs and provide benefits is by assisting the injured worker in return to work. Employers and employees should become familiar with the benefits…

Winter In August 2018

Winter in August 2018 Due to predicted thunderstorms and for everyone’s safety we are moving to the Vermont Farmers Food Center 251 West St., Rutland   Winter In August is held annually by the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, originally held as a recognition of the ski industry’s contribution to the regional economy, has become a…

August Message from Mary

Hello Rutland Chamber Community! We are busy getting ready for many things during this month of August and hope to see you out and about! Tuesday August 7th we will be joining many to celebrate the opening of the Center Street Marketplace. We are welcoming 11 people this weekend to the Stay to Stay Program…

Workers Comp Corner – August 2018

Workers’ Compensation statutory changes creating a PTSD presumption for Police, Fire fighters and EMT’s diagnosed by a mental health professional and incurred during service in the line of duty. AND New legal standard for determining whether any worker’s mental injury/mental stress claim is compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The Legislature amended the Vermont Workers’…

Nominate The Next Chamber Business Leader of the Year

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…