Employer Responsibility for Insurance Coverage & Exclusions For unemployment insurance purposes, an employer is a legal entity that is required by law to furnish unemployment insurance coverage to one or more individuals. An employer can be a sole-proprietor, a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC or LLP), a corporation, or any other entity for which…
Hello Chamber Members! The air is getting crisper and the leaves are putting on their show and here at the Chamber we are extremely excited about so many things! First and foremost, our Annual Meeting is happening October 19th at the Paramount Theatre. We are truly thankful to GE Aviation for their continued sponsorship of…
Tom Huebner Named Rutland Region Chamber Business Leader of the Year 2017 RUTLAND, VT – The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce has announced Tom Huebner, President & CEO of the Rutland Regional Medical Center, has been selected “Business Leader of the Year 2017”. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting on…
Housing Trust of Rutland County is turning 25. You’re invited to join the Housing Trust of Rutland County in celebrating 25 years of serving the Rutland Region with their Birthday Bash on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 12:00 pm at the Southside Steakhouse, 170 South Main St, Rutland, VT 05701. Special guest and honoree, Castleton…
Hello Chamber Members, This is an incredibly exciting time here at the Chamber! There has been a great deal of focus on our Regional Marketing Initiative and working with Mondo MediaWorks in creating the content that will be our new messaging. I want to thank all the businesses, organizations and individuals that have been willing…
Governor Scott’s Outdoor Recreation Economic Steering Committee Announces Public Forums The Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) steering committee will host a series of public forums to gather input from Vermonters on how to leverage and strengthen the State’s outdoor recreation assets to grow the economy. The dates and locations of the public forums are: Tuesday, September 12th: Best Western Plus, 45 Blush Hill Rd, Waterbury, 6-8…
Castleton University President Dave Wolk and Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) Board President Mark Foley, Jr. are pleased to announce they have reached a three-year extension on the partnership agreement which began in 2016. Castleton and REDC have benefited greatly over the last year through this unique collaboration intended to support the growth of new…
Business Planning: Getting Started – 10 Weeks, 1 Plan, Great Business The Center for Women & Enterprise, in collaboration with the Chamber and REDC will be holding a free 10 week course on Business Planning. When: Tuesdays, beginning September 12, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 50 Merchants Row, Rutland,…
Winter In August Winners Announced The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the Best Taste Awards, Best Display Award and People’s Choice Award at the 36th Annual Chamber Winter In August Celebration held on August 8, 2017. The event, which moved back outside to Merchants Row in Downtown Rutland,…
Are you in the market for unique, handcrafts art and gifts? The Sparkle Barn has just what you need! At The Sparkle Barn, they bring together the world’s most colorful independent artists under one very cool roof! Come EXPLORE and discover why just setting foot in The Sparkle Barn is an experience in itself. If…