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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.
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This issue of Chamber Chatter is gladly sponsored by: |
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For only $200 a year, see your business featured here four times a month in this weekly newsletter sent to over 1600 subscribers by emailing info@centralvt.com. Use your company logo, or an image of a product or promotional offering, along with a live link to your website!
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Chamber $marts & ¢ents
Serving on Boards
2pm, Thursday, February 17th
Zoom
All corporations are required to be governed by a Board in order to exist and operate. You may have been asked to serve on one yourself. But what does it mean to serve on a Board of Directors? How does belonging to a Board benefit you as well as the organization you're serving? Get answers to these questions and more by attending this Chamber $marts & ¢ents program.
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St. Patrick's Day Breakfast Honoring
Bob Nelson of Nelson Ace Hardware
8-9:30am, Thursday, March 17th
Barre Elks Lodge
Bob Nelson's tireless contributions to the betterment of Central Vermont have not gone unnoticed. The Central Vermont Chamber is taking this opportunity to recognize and honor him for his dedication to the communities of Central Vermont.
Guest Speakers include: Mark Browning, Reuben Stone, Mary Jane Magnan, Annette Boisvert, T.J. Powers, Gary Hass and Carroll Nelson.
Registration is $25 per person and includes the breakfast provided by the Elks Lodge, as well as the program of speakers and honoring of Bob.
Thank You to Bob's Supporters!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Help us to honor Bob Nelson by supporting this recognition breakfast.
Pot of Gold Sponsorship ($1000)- Includes one table of eight attendees, banner hung at reception, logo on all media releases, logo on every table, recognition at the podium and the opportunity to address the audience from the podium.
Shamrock Sponsorship ($500)- Includes one half table of four attendees, logo on all media releases, logo on every table and recognition at the podium.
Rainbow Sponsorship ($250)- Includes two attendees, logo on all media releases, logo on every table, recognition at the podium.
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Casino Night
Roaring 20's Theme
Saturday, April 30th
Canadian Club
The Central Vermont Chamber is hosting its first Casino Night! Working with Alpine Amusement to make this the Casino event you don't want to miss!
With 10 game tables, multiple quality prizes to be won, dinner included and much fun to be had, you just have to get in on this!
Game Table Sponsorships Available!
Just $200 gets your company's logo on or near a game table, on all the dining tables, in all social media posts and on all promotional materials.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of what is sure to be one of the funnest evenings of the season!
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Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Exclusively for Chamber Members
Are you aware that Chamber members can provide dental and vision coverage for employees at discounted group rates?!
VACEPlus offers Northeast Delta Dental & VSP Vision at rates only available to members of the Chamber of Commerce.
Advantages of VACEPlus Northeast Delta Dental Program:
- Member-only group rates for groups as small as one
- No employer contribution required
- Choice of plan options
- Delta Dental provides the most extensive dental networks available
- Plan 1- Dental Dental PPO Plus Premier
- Plan 2- Delta Dental PPO
- Plan 3- Delta Dental Preventative
- Health through Oral Wellness program keep members healthy
- Double-Up Maz included with the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier plan
- Vision Discount Program is free and automatically included
- Discounts up to 35% through EyeMed Vision Care
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This issue of Chamber Chatter is gladly sponsored by: |
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For only $200 a year, see your business featured here four times a month in this weekly newsletter sent to over 1600 subscribers by emailing info@centralvt.com. Use your company logo, or an image of a product or promotional offering, along with a live link to your website!
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Chamber Capital Campaign
Beaulieu Place, home to the Central VT Chamber of Commerce, as well as a handful of other local businesses and organizations, is in need of some serious upkeep. Your help is imperative to give Beaulieu Place the facelift it needs. To make a donation, click here. For more information, email kevin@centralvt.com.
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Member 2 Member Discounts
Utilize your fellow Chamber members to give and receive discounts for products or services to your business.
Deals will be accessible to Chamber members on the regional website.
Send us your offerings to be included along with Staples and Pet Wants Central Vermont.
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Member discount!
CIT is the latest Chamber member to offer a discount to fellow members! To see the details of their discount and others, visit Chamber Member Discount on the regional website.
Contact the Chamber at 229-5711 or email tonya@centralvt.com to offer a discount or deal exclusive to fellow Chamber members.
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Want to promote your business and
drive people to your establishment?!?
Host a Chamber Mixer in 2022 to do just that!
Hosting a mixer is a great way to bring people into the doors of your business for them to learn more about what your business does and how they can take advantage of the products or services you provide your customers. It is also a great way to network with fellow Chamber members and community leaders.
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Chamber Member Leads Group
Are you interested in using a leads group as one of your prospecting strategies to grow your business? A leads group can be a very powerful way of generating referrals. The Chamber's leads groups will allow members of noncompetitive business categories to network, build relationships, and generate referrals. Leads Groups are open to Central VT Chamber members & each group is limited to one member per business category. Members are required to meet attendance.
Meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30am on zoom.
Expectations of Leads Group Members:
- Actively participate in weekly meetings
- Whenever possible encourage a guest to participate in the meeting should the member not be available to attend
- Help fellow members grow their business through positive referrals and word of mouth marketing
- Maintain active membership in the Central VT Chamber of Commerce
What Should Leads Group Members Expect:
- A team of up to ten local professionals that will help you grow your business
- Monthly opportunities to share about your business with the group along with an extended opportunity to provide a detailed presentation about your business annually
- Networking in a fun and productive environment without needless rules and fees
If you don’t see your business category, either someone else already taken it or we missed listing that industry. Please contact the Chamber to verify. Only one member per business category. First come, first served.
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This issue of BusinessWise is gladly sponsored by: |
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For only $200 a year, see your business featured here four times a month in this weekly newsletter sent to over 1600 subscribers by emailing info@centralvt.com. Use your company logo, or an image of a product or promotional offering, along with a live link to your website!
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MEMBER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Members, 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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Montpelier Agway
February Hot Sheet
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IRS cordially invites you and your small business owners/self-employed members and clients to join us for our annual 2022 Hearing All Voices Small Business event on Thursday February 17, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.
Hear directly from IRS Executives on topics to help small businesses succeed. Join the conversation on how the IRS can better serve small businesses. Tell us about issues and concerns regarding preparing and paying taxes.
Presentations from IRS will include:
- How to avoid common tax problems and tax scams
- The examination process and payment options
- Employment taxes-employee vs. independent contractor
- How IRS is improving its services to small business owners
Following the presentations, a Listening Session will be held for participants to voice their questions and concerns.
The event is FREE!!
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Community College of Vermont
Flex Courses and Digital Credentials
Flex courses are self-paced, online courses. Students receive both college credit and digital credentials which provide valuable information about the student’s knowledge and competencies to employers. These are excellent for busy working professionals looking to develop their professional skills and get a leg up in the workplace in a way that works with their own schedule. Digital credentials (also known as micro-credentials) focus on competencies gained through coursework in our Flex courses. Earned in less time than an academic certificate or degree program, digital credentials clearly showcase what an earner is able to do.
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Vermont Business Magazine
Best of Business Awards
Voting Now Open!
Ends March 1, 2022
Once again, Vermont Business Magazine is polling its readers for the best stand-out businesses in the Green Mountain State. Which businesses in Vermont offer the best service and products? Which businesses do our readers consider the Best of Business in Vermont? Due to this difficult year, we understand some businesses may be temporarily closed, however we did want to still include them in the survey to show support, and we know it's just a matter of time before they're up and running again!
TAKE THE SURVEY and tell us who you believe deserves a 2022 BOB (Best of Business) Award. Categories include: best restaurant for a business lunch, best credit union and best ad agency, to name a few.
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Available Commercial Real Estate |
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This issue of BusinessWise is gladly sponsored by: |
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For only $200 a year, see your business featured here four times a month in this weekly newsletter sent to over 1600 subscribers by emailing info@centralvt.com. Use your company logo, or an image of a product or promotional offering, along with a live link to your website!
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Special offer being provided by
Vermont Radio Group
Via RVG Digital
FREE 15 second video commercials for any business that provides five referrals that do business with Radio Vermont Group for any video or digital service. More information here.
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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.
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!
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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.
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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 info@centralvt.com 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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