Where Business Meets Opportunity
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Central Vermont
Chamber of Commerce
BusinessWise eNews
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Greetings!
Thank you
for visiting, staying, working and being a part of the solution to growing prosperity and commerce in Central Vermont.
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This issue of BusinessWise is gladly sponsored by:
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Leslie Drown Real Estate
Leslie Drown
715 VT Route 14 S.
East Montpelier, VT 05651
802-279-2782
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Ray Mikus
17 State St. #101
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-225-6425
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Mobile Sandblast
John Pelkey
20 George St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-229-9981
We travel near and far for monumental, commercial and residential work. From trophies to high end memorials, we can provide. Just leave the dirty work to us!
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Dan Casey
6 N. Main St.
Barre, VT 05641
802-476-8188
An historic 650 seat theater in the heart of Barre offering almost 100 performances and events throughout the year. For schedule information and reservations, visit us online or call the box office.
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We continue to hear that one of the biggest challenges in business is finding capable and skilled labor. Last year, our Annual Meeting focused on workforce development and had three excellent presentations from entities that are dedicated to workforce training, sourcing and recruitment. This year, as a follow up, we will take a close look at what our policy makers and state government are doing, what is working, what is not and what are we looking to do next. We have three key people to help us understand the challenges we all face, our demographics, laws and policies we have in place and how are we going to make it work.
For state government,
Lindsay Kurrle
, Secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Affairs, will take a close look at how policies and laws are implemented, the challenges they face and what more can be done.
For our Legislative leaders, we have
Michael Sirotkin
, Chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs, and
Michael Marcotte
, Chair of the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.
We will learn how these committees operate, where they get their ideas and how do they vet them. For ourselves we must ask, how can we be involved in this process. What role can the business community play in affecting public policy that works to recruit qualified skilled workers to come to Vermont, stay in Vermont and make our state economically strong.
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There will also be an election of the following Officers and Directors to serve on the Chamber's Board of Directors.
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Thank You Annual Meeting Sponsors!!
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For hosting a great Holiday Business After Hours Reception
at the
Barre Opera House
on December 9th.
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SAVE THESE DATES
More Info and Registration to Follow
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As a courtesy to our hosts, cancellations will be accepted up to 48 hours prior to the event at no charge. Registered no-shows will be billed the full cost of registration. Please call us if you cannot make the event.
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Thursday, January 30th
5pm-7pm
Welcome Back Legislators Reception
Capitol Plaza Hotel
Presented by
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Thursday, February 20th
5pm-7pm
Business After Hours Reception at
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MEMBER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Members
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please send us the link to employment opportunities at your business and we will post it to our growing online list!
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rbTechnologies is Hiring
rbTechnologies is looking for another Network Engineer to join their great team as the business continues to grow.
Click here
for more information on rbTechnologies, the available position and to apply.
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Union Bank is Hiring
Union Bank is searching for Administrative Assistants, Tellers, Customer Service Reps, and an Information Security Officer. For information on these positions and to apply,
click here
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Tourism Day
9am-7pm,
Tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
State House
Vermont's tourism industry is the state's second most profitable industry and deserves a greater investment in it. This 2nd Annual Tourism Day gives Vermonters and the hospitality industry an opportunity to let legislators and other leaders know how important it is to invest in marketing Vermont as a tourist destination. If you would like to see more money and effort put towards promoting Vermont as a great place to visit, play and stay, attend this Tourism Day event to share your thoughts.
Other ways you can help with this effort:
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Vermont Chamber of Commerce
presents
Vermont Economic Conference
January 23, 2020
8am-2pm
DoubleTree by Hilton, Burlington
870 Williston Rd. South Burlington
Vermont's Economic Event of the Year is Here
As we enter 2020, do
you
have a vision for your economic future? Start the new year with the insights you need to map out your economic future. Registration for the Vermont Economic Conference
closes on Wednesday, January 15.
The conference will feature presentations from some of our region's leading economists. Get valuable insights into state and national trends that will help you grow your business in the coming year.
Vermont's Economic and Labor Market Information Chief, Mat Barewicz, will discuss the state's economic outlook to start the day. Gus Faucher, Senior Economist and Vice-President of PNC Financial Services Group, will then explore the national economic landscape.
Following lunch, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas will introduce the Honorable Jean Charest, former Deputy Prime Minister and Premier of
Québec.
Charest, one of Canada's best known political figures, initiated the negotiation for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement and worked closely with Governor Douglas to strengthen trade relationships between Vermont, Canada, and
Québec. Charest will discuss the success of this partnership in enhancing cross-border trade and commerce in business, industry, and tourism.
Registration is $150, or a group rate of four or more for $120, and includes the conference and lunch. To register,
click here
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There's some new dogs in town!
A new, pop-up hot dog spot will open in Montpelier for lunch this winter.
Dawg Daze will be filling in at 32 State Street in Montpelier, the home of Chill Gelato, serving hot dogs with an elevated flair. Theo and Nora, the owners of Chill, take a break every year for the months of January through March, and this year, they have decided to sublet the space to Dawg Daze, operated by Benjamin Burr and the owners of
The Woods Lodge
in Northfield.
The new and exciting lunch spot will be the perfect place to get a fun, fast (yet, somewhat decadent) meal, either to take back to your workplace or home, or to eat in and enjoy the view of the river and passers-by from the window counter stools. Dawg Daze will have a casual atmosphere, with eclectic music from Ben’s personal collection and other LPs on loan from Buch Spieler, as well as the friendly, attentive service of a young and enthusiastic crew.
Filling a much needed niche in the Capitol City, Dawg Daze will offer affordable, grab and go options, with several varieties to choose from, including a totally vegan dog with home made vegan chili; their signature dog, named “The Capitol”, featuring the owners’ hometown-inspired secret sauce; and rotating weekly specials.
Dawg Daze will be open Monday-Saturday, 11am-3pm beginning on January 6, and until the last week of March, so if you’ve got a hankering for hot dogs (or you just want to check them out), stop in to sit and enjoy a gourmet dog, or take one for a walk!
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All Together Now Community Arts Center
Presents
Ice on Fire
A Central Vermont Winter Festival
February 2nd, 2020
Opening parade - 2 pm,
Closing ceremony/bonfire - 4:30 pm.
Suggested donation: $3 kids, $5 adults, $10 family.
Come one, come all to this wonderful festival, celebrating the warmth of community in the depths of winter. Dance, theater, music, storytelling, and poetry performed by local artists and community members, winter games, kids activities and hot food and drink to warm the soul. Free cider, chili, performances, and activities for all!
Bring a mug for chili and hot cider.
Dress festively and warmly to be outside and enjoy the weather.
Volunteers are needed before and during the event -- please get in touch with us through Facebook - Ice On Fire ~ Central Vermont Winter Celebration, or email us at
[email protected]
Parking - Please follow signs for parking.
Only Handicap parking, and loading/unloading available at NBNC site. Consider parking at Recreation Field/Pool and take the trail to NBNC.
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2020 Winter Fest!
7 Jones Bros Way, Barre
11am-2pm, Saturday, February 8
Come have some free outdoor fun Saturday, February 8th at the Vermont Granite Museum. Come sit by our bonfire, or bring some gear and enjoy our 12 acre property!
Outdoor activities include:
- snowshoeing & cross country skiing on our 3/4 mile groomed trail (Bring your own gear!)
- snow painting
- bonfire for warming up and making s'mores
The Stone Arts School will be open with stations for making Valentines! Pick up your s'mores materials here and sip on some hot cocoa or cider.
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January Food Drive
Help by donating non-perishable food items in January to your local Passumpsic Bank branch and by helping reach their goal of 300 new
Facebook "Likes"
. When the goal is reached, Passumpsic Bank will donate $100 to Capstone Community Action. Spread the word!
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New State Government Resource to Help Vermonters Address Sexual Harassment and Workplace Discrimination
Montpelier, VT
— Cary Brown, Executive Director of the Vermont Commission on Women, announced new resources available today from the Workplaces For All public education program,
workplacesforall.vermont.gov
, to make workers, employers, and all Vermonters aware of laws that apply to them, their legal rights, methods of reporting, where to find information, strategies for prevention, and ways to address sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
Resources available at this new website include:
• For workers, where to get help if you’re experiencing harassment or discrimination at work — and how to support co-workers
• For employers, guidance and best practices for prevention and response, a state directory of workplace trainers, and in-depth explanations of different types of discrimination and many resources for more information
• An extensive video library featuring stories, information, and trainings
• A new guidebook, Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
• Infographics, fact sheets, and Frequently Asked Questions about workplace discrimination and sexual harassment
In addition to the website, the Workplaces For All public education program includes radio and television public service announcements, social media and search engine advertising, and printed informational materials. These materials and resources have a fresh look, featuring new photography of Vermont workplaces.
The Workplaces For All campaign is a result of legislation which allocated funds to the Vermont Commission on Women (VCW), in consultation with the Vermont Attorney General’s office and the Vermont Human Rights Commission, to inform and assist workers, employers, and members of the public in preventing and addressing sexual harassment and workplace discrimination.
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Get Your News Out There!
If you have an upcoming event, product promotion, or congratulations you would like to share, please send your press releases to The Chamber at
[email protected]
so we can update others on news and happenings with your business.
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Show Your Chamber Pride!
When you advertise your business in the local media, be sure to include that you are a proud member of the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce!
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Thank you,
Central Vermont Chamber
802-229-5711
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