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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:
Your ad or logo here
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Emergency Economic Recovery Grants
Governor Scott has signed into law Act 115, "An act relating to creating emergency economic recovery grants" which provides $70 million in economic recovery grants to businesses and non-profit organizations that have suffered 50% or more revenue loss due to Covid-19. An additional $96 million is anticipated for these economic recovery grants once Governor Scott signs H.966 into law.
The Agency of Commerce and Community Development, along with the VT Department of Taxes and other state agencies, will be administering these economic recovery grants to eligible businesses and organizations. The application process opened on Monday, July 6th. It is a first come, first served basis, so apply as soon as possible. For more information on these grants, what the qualifications are, what information is needed to apply and how to apply, visit
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Rescheduled Chamber Events
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This year's Calcutta drawing will take place under a giant tent in a big field to allow for social distancing.
The grand prize has be increased to $5,000! With three other cash prizes totaling over $1,000, this is one Calcutta you don't want to miss!
An online silent auction will be held in conjunction with the Calcutta.
Only 150 tickets are being sold prior to the event, so get yours today before they are sold out! Tickets are $100 each and includes a chance to win cash prizes, a gourmet lunch for two, live entertainment as well as the live camaraderie we've all been missing!
Advance purchase necessary and due by August 15th. For tickets, call 229-5711 or email
[email protected]
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Join Chamber members and friends, along with family and friends of Burnie Allen in celebration of his great achievements over the years and the impact his contributions have made within our community.
Burnie's oldest son, Lance, as well as a few of Burnie's close, long-time friends will give speeches honoring and roasting Burnie!
Registration is $25 each and includes breakfast and the program honoring Burnie Allen.
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27th Annual Chamber Challenge
Golf Tournament
Presented by
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Wednesday September 16, 2020
Country Club of Barre
Looking for an easy way to promote your business during this time?
Want to support a great cause while having some fun at the same time? We've got the answer for you! Be a major sponsor of this year's annual Chamber Challenge golf tournament to meet all those requirements!
Registration Gift Sponsor-$1700
Logo on quality registration gifts (x100), recognition on all promotional materials, logo on every hole sign, banner hung at tournament, highlighted in newsletters and media promotions, recognition on the Chamber website, highlighted in tournament program and includes a team of four golfers in the tournament.
Awards Banquet Sponsor-$1700
Recognition on all promotional materials, hole sign with large logo placed in front of club house, logo on every hole sign, banner hung at tournament, highlighted in newsletters and media promotions, recognition on the Chamber website, highlighted in the tournament program, opportunity to present the awards during the banquet and includes a team of four golfers in the tournament.
Do either of these sponsorship opportunities appeal to you?
You'll be glad you did!
Team Registration
Not interested in sponsoring but still want to play? We are now taking team registrations! Though we don't know exactly what this year's Chamber Challenge will look like, we are sure that everyone will have just as much fun as years past!
Click here
for the tournament registration form.
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The Second Annual Vermont
ATHENA Leadership Award
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&
ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!!!
We are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Vermont ATHENA Leadership Award
®
and the Vermont ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award
®
. Nominations are due in by 5pm on August 15, 2020.
Complete the nomination forms online:
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SAVE THIS DATE!
ATHENA Leadership Awards
®
Gala
Saturday November 7, 2020
5:30pm-10pm
Capitol Plaza Hotel Ballroom
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An evening of dinner, dancing and the recognition of women who exemplify the ATHENA model. All finalists of the two ATHENA awards will be recognized and presented consolation awards. The final two ATHENA award recipients will be announced and presented their ATHENA Leadership Awards.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!!!
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Would you like to see your company's logo among these that support the recognition of professional women in Vermont?
Sponsorship opportunities are still available!
ATHENA Leadership Awards®
Sponsorship Opportunities
Nike Goddess Sponsors: $3,500
• Prominent mention in all promotional announcements, advertising, notices, brochures, applications and all collateral materials related to the ATHENA Award®
• Display of Banner at the ATHENA Award® Gala, November 7, 2020
• Recognition from the podium at the ATHENA Award® Gala
• Opportunity to address the audience at the ATHENA Award® Gala
• Prominent placement in the ATHENA Award® Gala Program Book
• Table of eight at the ATHENA Award® Gala
Bia Goddess sponsors: $1,500
• Prominent mention in all promotional announcements, advertising, notices, brochures, applications and all collateral materials related to the ATHENA Award®
• Recognition from the podium at the ATHENA Award® Gala
• Prominent placement in the ATHENA Award® Gala Program Book
• One -half table (4 seats) at the ATHENA Award®Gala
Tyche Goddess Sponsors: $1,000
• Prominent mention in all promotional announcements, advertising, notices, brochures, applications and all collateral materials related to the ATHENA Award®
• Recognition from the podium at the ATHENA Award® Gala
• Prominent placement in the ATHENA Award® Gala Program Book
• Two tickets to the ATHENA Award® Gala
If any of these interests you, contact the Chamber at 229-5711 or email
[email protected]
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Beaulieu Place Conference Rooms
Open for Meetings & Events
The conference rooms at the Central VT Chamber offices, also known as Beaulieu Place, are available for meetings and events again!
Two conference rooms separated by a fold away wall can host meetings and events from just a few people to over 40. Centrally located in a prime space just off exit 7 from I-89, with free parking, coffee/tea, LCD projector, speakerphone and more, what more could you ask for in a conference room space?!
For more information on these meeting rooms and rates,
click here
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We are leaving it up to the discretion of users to monitor attendance and social distancing while meeting at Beaulieu Place.
Don't hesitate as dates are filling up quickly and reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Reserve your next meeting or event by calling 229-5711 or email
[email protected]
. We look forward to hosting you in our great space!
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MEMBER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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"The Show Must Go On! - Just Not Right Now"
Lost Nation Theater Announces Postponement
of its 2020 Season
After careful consideration, LNT's Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to postpone the opening of their season and suspend all programming until this fall when they will reopen with
Ragtime.
Other shows scheduled for this year will be held in 2021 instead. In the meantime, LNT has launched its own Patreon page where you can view shows from the archives, such as
David Budbill's Judevine, Song for my Father,
Shakespeare comedies as well as some exclusive content! For access to these online shows, visit
patreon.com/lostnationtheater.
For the press release with more detailed information,
click here
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Norwich University Fundraising Recognized with Industry Award from CASE
Norwich University's $100 million bicentennial campaign "Forging the Future" has received a 2020 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Educational Fundraising Award after having raised more than $121 million! CASE, a non-profit council, awarded Norwich University with this honor for the first time on June 18th. Much more than the amount of funds raised determines the winner of this award. For more information on the criteria used to evaluate education fundraising for the Educational Fundraising Award, as well as details on Norwich University's bicentennial campaign,
click here for the news release
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Norwich University Names
Daniel Daoust Norwich Pro Director
Effective June 1, 2020, Lt. Col. Daniel Daoust (U.S. Army, Ret.) was appointed director of the College of Draduate and Continuing Studies' (CGCS) Norwich Pro
®
organization. For more information on Lt. Col. Daoust and his new role at Norwich University,
click here
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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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This issue of BusinessWise is gladly sponsored by:
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Ribbon Cuttings
Know of an upcoming ribbon cutting for a grand opening or re-opening in Central VT? Let us know as we can provide the ribbon, the giant scissors, promotions, photography and people to attend!
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This issue of BusinessWise is gladly sponsored by:
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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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