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Thank you for visiting, staying, working and being a part of the solution to growing prosperity and commerce in Central Vermont.
This issue of BusinessWise is gladly sponsored by:
To see your business featured here, email info@centralvt.com.
Welcome New Members!!!
Accord Mediation
Erik Wheeler
92 Allen St. Ste. 5
Rutland, VT 05701
802-391-4121
Mediator Erik Wheeler can help you come to a mutually agreeable solution with less fighting, less stress, and at a lower cost than in the courts. Erik offers mediation services in family mediation, divorce mediation, parenting agreements, post-divorce mediation, and business mediation.
Elm Street Chop Shop
Andrea Jackson
35 Elm St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-223-6148
Elm Street Chop Shop is your locally-owned and operated barber shop and beauty salon in the heart of Vermont's Capital city, Montpelier. Providing exception, quality service for men, women and children, specializing in men's haircuts for over 20 years! Call or visit our website to book your next cut today!
Union Mutual
Anna Grearson
139 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-229-5502
Located in central Vermont and first established in 1874, Union Mutual has been providing quality insurance products for over 140 years. Union Mutual is proud to have been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Vermont for 8 consecutive years!
Chamber Member Spotlight
Every week, the Chamber spotlights a member with a video interview on their business. Below are some of the spotlights we have done so far....
John Pelkey of Mobile Sandblast
Tom & Richard Swenson of
Northstar Fireworks
Save These Dates!
Sponsorship Opportunities!!

28th Annual Chamber Challenge
Golf Tournament
Presented by
Friday May 14th, 2021
Country Club of Barre
Take part in the first golf tournament of the season! Whether as a sponsor, a player or both, there's plenty of opportunities to promote your business while having a fun, relaxing day on the golf course.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available...
Meal Sponsor- $1,500 gets your company recognition as the sponsor of the tournament meal, banner hung at clubhouse, logo on every hole sign, highlighted in promotional materials and tournament program, includes a team of four in the tournament.
Team & Hole Sponsor- $585 includes four golfers in the tournament and signage on designated hole, company listed in the tournament program.
Team Sponsor- $460 includes four golfers in the tournament and listed in the tournament program.
Hole Sponsor- $150 gets your company's logo on a sign at a designated hole.
Beverage Sponsor- $250 gets your company's logo on a sign displayed on the beverage cart that makes its way around the course (if applicable), or at the bar if the cart is unavailable, and listed in the tournament program. Take credit for providing what many say is the best part of the tournament, the adult beverages!
Contact the Chamber at 229-5711 or email tonya@centralvt.com to secure your sponsorship and/or team today!

Each player will be provided with quality registration gifts and giveaways, a great lunch served by Fairways and Greens, and a chance to win one of several prizes, including tournament awards for Low Gross, Low Net and 2nd Low Net scores, as well as prizes at several specialty holes.
Team registration forms to follow.
Registration Gifts Sponsor
The Third Annual Vermont
ATHENA Leadership Award® &
ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award®
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
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.
Show your support of recognizing professional women in Vermont by sponsoring this prestigious award!
Sponsorship Opportunities include...
Nike Goddess Sponsor: $3,500
  • Prominent mention in all promotional announcements, advertising, notices, brochures, applications and all collateral materials related to the ATHENA Award®
  • Banner displayed at ATHENA Award® Gala on November 6, 2021
  • 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
  • Table of eight at the ATHENA Award® Gala
Bia Goddess Sponsor: $1,750
  • 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
  • One half-table (4) at the ATHENA awards® Gala
Tyche Goddess Sponsor: $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
  • Two tickets at the ATHENA Awards® Gala

Secure your sponsorship today by calling 229-5711 or

2021 Nomination Forms Coming Soon!
Staples Connect Exclusively for Chamber Members
In an effort to support the small to medium business community, Staples has established Staples Connect that provides discounts and resources specifically for Chamber of Commerce members, including 10% off in-store purchases and 20% off print and marketing services, and more!
Click here for the flyer with details on services, products and resources available exclusively to Chamber members.
Enroll in the Staples Discount Program to get connected today!
American Red Cross Blood Drive
at The Chamber
9:30am-2pm, Monday, March 15th
963 Paine Turnpike N., Berlin
The need is constant, the gratification is instant. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs life-saving blood. Schedule your donation today to help save lives! Along with feeling good about saving lives, donors will also get a Red Cross t-shirt as thanks!
This issue of BusinessWise is gladly sponsored by:
To see your business featured here, email info@centralvt.com.
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.
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 tonya@centralvt.com. We look forward to hosting you in our great space!
MEMBER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Got job openings?
Members, please send us the link to employment opportunities at your business and we will post it to our growing online list!
Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Presents
Virtual Policy Series
Every Monday Afternoon, March 8-29
FREE for Chamber Members!
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce kicks off their Virtual Policy Series next Monday, March 8th with House Speaker Jill Krowinski and Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint discussing legislative priorities, such as ensuring Vermont's economic recovery and supporting broadband buildout. Click here to register for this free webinar event.
The following Monday, March 15th, will feature U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley discussing current and upcoming federal policy that impact Vermont businesses. Click here for the full list of webinars for this Virtual Policy Series.
Lost Nation Theater
Presents
Sam & Jim in Hell-
a reading of a new play by Jeanne Beckwith
7pm on St. Patrick's Day-
Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
Live but Online Only
Free!
(Registration required to receive link)
The idea for Sam & Jim in Hell came as playwright Beckwith walked along the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin about 18 months ago. Jeanne saw the Samuel Beckett Bridge, and wondered what Beckett might think about a bridge named in his honor.
She thought about how Beckett - and his compatriot James Joyce - had both become Irish icons in spite of their feeling estranged from the Ireland of their time. And then she thought, "That must be hell for them!" At that moment, Beckwith started writing the play in her head.
The play is about language, about genius, about memory, about friendship and broken relationships. Oh hell, it's about Life!
Barre Opera House
The Second Century Campaign
There's Still Time to Sponsor A Seat!
When the Covid-19 virus hit in March, The Barre Opera House's regular programming and, consequently, all its revenue streams came to a screeching halt. So, too, did fundraising their capital campaign, which was to be completed by April 2021, in order to begin work in the summer. Projects included repainting the theater, replacing antiquated rigging system and installing new seating. Despite having to raise the remaining third of the $1 million needed, the Opera House got down to business and began project work in early spring of last year. They are now at 90% of their campaign fundraising goal and, at this point, are relying on the generosity of their patrons - folks like you who value their shows and use the theater - to carry them to the finish line. We hope you will help! Donors who contribute $350+ will have the opportunity to have their names or the name of another designee engraved on a brass plaque on one of their new seats! Click here for more information and to make your donations today!
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Loyalty Rewards Card yet?!
Get yours now to be ready for Loyalty Day on March 21st!
Simply stop into One Stop Country Pet Supply (1284 US Route 302, Berlin) to sign up!
Community College of Vermont
Presents
Virtual Career Fair
Beginning at 9am Monday, March 29 to 4pm Friday, April 2
FREE!
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to personally meet with motivated and talented individuals. Participating in this event is an excellent way for your organization to gain visibility and maximize recruiting potential!
Help Us Work For You!
Are you looking for more ways to promote your products, services, sales and deals? Let your Chamber membership work for you!
Send the Chamber images and information on your goods and services so we can share on our social media campaign and among our networks.
Send to Tonya@centralvt.com so we can help you make the most of your Chamber membership!

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This issue of BusinessWise is gladly sponsored by:
To see your business featured here, email info@centralvt.com.
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 info@centralvt.com so we can update others on news and happenings with your business.
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!
Thank you,
Central Vermont Chamber
802-229-5711