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May 26, 2011
This morning at the Opening Ceremonies of the Vermont Business & Industry EXPO, organized by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Governor Peter Shumlin presented the highly anticipated Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award to Small Dog Electronics of Waitsfield.
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May 19, 2011
Berlin – Every year, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce presents a list of the state’s best winter activities. It’s now time to nominate your favorites which will be published in the Vermont Chamber’s 2011-12 Winter Vacation Guide, the official tourism publication for the State of Vermont.
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Mar 10, 2011
This free event provides an opportunity for business leaders and lawmakers to mingle while enjoying signature delights from Vermont’s fine restaurateurs, cheesemakers, and beer and wine producers.
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Feb 07, 2011
The Vermont Chamber Aerospace and Aviation Association (VAAA) will hold an Open House on Thursday, February 10th from 3 to 5 pm, at the Heritage Aviation Facility in South Burlington. The event will feature plastics, polymers and ceramics as a manufacturing growth opportunity, and will present sourcing and supply chain opportunities with manufacturing industry leaders.
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Jan 24, 2011
Sponsored by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Business Magazine nominations are now being accepted for the Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award.
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Jan 18, 2011
Registration for the 27th annual Vermont Chamber Business and Industry EXPO is now open. Any business or non-profit wanting to gain exposure and make connections can register for a booth by going to www.vtexpo.com.
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Dec 17, 2010
Recent Vermont Chamber of Commerce outreach to tourism members illustrates that Vermont’s lodging, dining, retail, and attractions continue to develop innovative methods of drawing visitors to Vermont this holiday season. In turn,
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Dec 20, 2010
Vermont Chamber of Commerce President Betsy Bishop has been appointed by Governor Douglas to the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) board of directors.
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Dec 20, 2010
Two Vermont Chamber of Commerce employees have recently been recognized for their depth of knowledge and contribution to Vermont's business community.
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Nov 09, 2010
Online Auction to Benefit the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Business Education Partnership and the Hospitality Education Fund Now Open
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Oct 12, 2010
The 2011 award recipients display a wide variety of unique Vermont attributes that will provide something fun for everyone in all corners of the Green Mountain State.
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Sep 30, 2010
The Report Card assesses legislators' support of economic development and business issues important to the Vermont economy.
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Aug 31, 2010
Award Winners from Essex, Woodstock, Manchester, Waterbury, South Burlington
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Aug 31, 2010
Greening Aviation and GE Aviation to be discussed; Senator Patrick Leahy, Congressman Peter Welch to Attend (invited)
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Aug 03, 2010
Because of the Vermont Chamber's strong reputation in the field of international trade specifically in Asia, the Legislature added language that allows a Vermont Chamber representative to serve on the Vermont Commission on International Trade and State Sovereignty.
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Jul 27, 2010
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Patricia Moulton Powden to the state’s leading business organization. Powden, who recently joined the organization as Vice President of Public Affairs, will be responsible for initiatives in both the legislative and regulatory arenas.
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Jun 24, 2010
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the highly anticipated 2010 – 2011 Top Ten Winter Events. The 2010 - 2011 award recipients display a wide variety of unique Vermont activities that will provide something fun for everyone in all corners of the Green Mountain State. The winners, in chronological order are:
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Jun 21, 2010
Do you know someone who continuously steps forward to help advance and strengthen our Vermont communities? For more than 40 years, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding citizen with this prestigious award. Nomination material will be collected through July 30, and a special selection committee will meet soon thereafter to select this year’s recipient.
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Jun 15, 2010
Berlin, VT - The Vermont Chamber Hospitality Committee is currently seeking nominations for its five high-profile industry awards: the Borden Avery Innkeeper of the Year, Chef of the Year, Restaurateur of the Year, B&B Innkeeper of the Year, and Allied Member of the Year.
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Jun 09, 2010
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with a dozen local and regional chambers of commerce from across the state will host the major party candidates for governor during two separate chamber tours.
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Jun 04, 2010
Today, H.783 became law, increasing Vermont’s competitiveness in the national and international marketplace. This bill rolls back the capital gains and estate tax changes made last year, encouraging greater capital investment and job creation.
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Jun 22, 2010
This morning at the Opening Ceremonies of the Vermont Business & Industry EXPO, organized by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Governor Jim Douglas presented the highly anticipated Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award to BioTek Instruments, Inc. of Winooski.
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May 25, 2010
Vermont’s candidates for Governor will take questions from business leaders on the critical issues facing businesses during the “Meet the Candidates” Luncheon at the Vermont Business and Industry EXPO, Thursday, May 27 from 12 noon – 2 pm in the Diamond Ballroom at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center. Come hear what candidates have to say about job creation, taxes, energy, the economy, health care, and more.
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May 17, 2010
Every year, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce presents a list of the state’s best activities for each season. It’s now time to nominate your favorite winter activities which will be published in the Vermont Chamber’s 2010-11 Winter Vacation Guide, the official tourism publication for the State of Vermont.
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May 12, 2010
Join the Vermont Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the 26th anniversary of the Vermont Business and Industry EXPO. The May 26 & 27 trade show, held at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Burlington, features a variety of seminars, special events, and award ceremonies.
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May 12, 2010
This year’s competition for the highly anticipated Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award was impressive. Many Vermont businesses who applied for this prestigious award were worthy but only three could be named as finalists.
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May 05, 2010
The Vermont Chamber’s Tourism Network (VTN) and the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) will host 20 professional group tour operators from around the country Thursday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 11. The group will visit several area attractions including...
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Apr 02, 2010
A delegation of 9 business owners of small and medium sized companies in Shanghai, China, along with 3 government officials from the country will visit Vermont April 6 -9. Hosted by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce through its Shanghai trade office, the group will explore business partnerships with Vermont companies and learn about the EB-5 investment program and opportunities to invest in Vermont companies. They will also visit some of Vermont’s premier attractions during their stay.
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Mar 30, 2010
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Business Magazine unveiled the rankings of the Best Places to Work in Vermont during an awards ceremony on Monday evening at the Main Street Landing Film House in Burlington.
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Mar 12, 2010
The Vermont Chamber’s Hospitality Council is excited to host the Taste of Vermont Legislative Reception for business leaders and legislators from around the state. This free event provides a great opportunity for business leaders and lawmakers to mingle while enjoying samples from Vermont’s finest restaurateurs, wineries, and breweries.
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Mar 10, 2010
Vermont’s Chef of the Year, Gerry Nooney of Timbers Restaurant at Sugarbush Resort in Waitsfield, Vermont, will represent Vermont’s culinary talent in the New England’s Greatest Chef Demonstration at the New England Food Show (NEFS) in Boston on Monday, March 15.
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Mar 01, 2010
The United States Senate passed the Travel Promotion Act (TPA) late last week by a vote of 78-18. The House already passed the bill which is now on its way to President Obama who is expected to sign the bill into law sometime this week....
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Feb 25, 2010
Vermont business owners have high expectations for the approaching sales tax holiday scheduled for Saturday, March 6 and they are remaining confident that the day will provide a much needed boost to their bottom lines in this down economy....
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Feb 12, 2010
The Vermont Aerospace & Aviation Association (VAAA) will hold an Open House on Thursday, February 18 from 3-5 pm at the Heritage Aviation Facility, located at 228 Aviation Ave in South Burlington, next to the Burlington International Airport....
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Jan 25, 2010
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Business Magazine are pleased to announce the 2010 winners of the Best Places to Work in Vermont Awards. This year’s award recipients are....
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Jan 25, 2010
During the luncheon, Vermont Chamber members will meet with legislative leaders to discuss issues that are important to the business community. Governor Jim Douglas, Lt. Governor Brian Dubie, Speaker of the House Shap Smith and Senate President Pro Tempore Peter Shumlin will give updates on the legislative session and discuss job creation, budget woes, and tax cuts.
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Jan 13, 2010
Nominations are now being accepted for the 20th annual Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award, co-presented by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Business Magazine.
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Jan 06, 2010
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that booth registration is now open for the Vermont Business and Industry EXPO. The exposition will be held on May 26 & 27, 2010, at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington, Vermont...
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Nov 10, 2009
Berlin, VT – The Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council recently polled its members about the economy and the upcoming holiday season....
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Nov 09, 2009
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that this year’s Online Auction is now open for bidding. The bidding concludes at Noon on Wednesday, November 25.....
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Nov 05, 2009
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce recently returned from a very successful 12-day Trade Mission to the Far East with Governor Jim Douglas, officials from the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and Vermont business executives. The Vermont Chamber, which helped organize the trip met with top leaders and investors in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Hangzhou to entice them to invest in Vermont companies.....
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Nov 04, 2009
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 2010 Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Mark Saba, Owner of the Formula Ford Auto Group was elected as the Board Chair. Saba replaces Rick Milliken, Vice President and General Manager of the Doubletree Burlington Hotel......
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Oct 07, 2009
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the highly anticipated 2010 Top Ten Summer and Fall Events. The 2010 award recipients display a wide variety of unique Vermont activities that will provide something fun for everyone in all corners of the Green Mountain State. The winners in chronological order include....
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Sep 28, 2009
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest not-for-profit business organization, is pleased to support the fourth annual Best Places to Work in Vermont program, dedicated to identifying and recognizing Vermont’s best employers. Businesses will not want to miss out on this great opportunity.
Apply online at www.BestPlacesToWorkVT.com by November 6, 2009.....
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Sep 28, 2009
The Vermont Aerospace and Aviation Association (VAAA), a division of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce will hold an Open House on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems Facility in Vergennes...
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Sep 15, 2009
The Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council is pleased that the National Restaurant Association (NRA) presented its first annual Congressional Leadership Award to U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) in recognition of his efforts to fight hunger....
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Sep 04, 2009
A 14-member delegation of small and medium business owners and government officials from Shanghai will visit Vermont over the Labor Day weekend (September 6 to September 8). Hosted by the Vermont Chamber through its Shanghai Trade Office, the group will tour Vermont attractions and develop business partnerships with Vermont companies....
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Sep 03, 2009
For nearly five decades, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce has annually awarded an individual who has gone above and beyond his or her daily requirements to better the state of Vermont through self-sacrifice, service and volunteerism. In the crowded field of awards given to Vermont community members, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award is one of the most prestigious.
This year, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Citizen of the Year Award to Mr. Edwin Colodny....
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Aug 31, 2009
Rep. Peter Welch announced today that he has joined the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, at the request of the Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council, to help promote the importance of the travel and tourism industry as a strong contributor to the overall economy...
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Aug 26, 2009
The Vermont Hospitality Council, the tourism division of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the winners of the five highly anticipated Vermont Hospitality Awards. This year’s recipients are.....
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Aug 21, 2009
The approaching sales tax holiday, scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 22nd is sure to be a boon for the state’s economy and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce is encouraging consumers to support their local businesses...
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Aug 20, 2009
Berlin, Vt. - The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it has teamed up with the Vermont Tourism Network (VTN) to provide additional tourism resources and expand marketing efforts. This partnership will enable the Vermont Chamber of Commerce to offer additional marketing opportunities to its members who rely on the tourism industry...
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Aug 19, 2009
Advocating for greater integration of the business, education and workforce training sectors, Vermont Chamber President, Betsy Bishop, moderated a workforce development panel during a daylong conference in Randolph today....
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Aug 14, 2009
Nominations are now being accepted for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce annual Top Ten Summer and Fall Events. The Top Ten lists Summer’s and Fall’s best activities from all four corners of Vermont.....
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Jul 07, 2009
The Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council is excited to announce that it has been chosen as the recipient of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Chairman’s Cup Award for outstanding performance in membership development for 2008...
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Jul 07, 2009
Do you know someone who continuously steps forward to help advance and strengthen our Vermont communities? For more than 40 yeas, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding citizen with this prestigious award....
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Jun 29, 2009
The Vermont Hospitality Council (VHC), the tourism division of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, is currently seeking nominations for five high-profile industry awards.....
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Jun 23, 2009
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday the selection of Betsy Bishop as the President of the state’s premier business organization, representing a diverse cross section of businesses around the state....
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Jun 22, 2009
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is please to announce the 2009 - 2010 Top Ten Winter Events Award recipients. The winners, in chronological order are.....
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Jun 16, 2009
The Vermont Aerospace and Aviation Association (VAAA) will hold an Open House event at the Vermont Army Aviation Support Facility behind the Burlington International Airport in South Burlington on Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 3 - 5 p.m.......
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May 26, 2009
His Excellency Ombeni Sefue, Tanzania’s Ambassador to the United States will visit Vermont from May 28th through May 30th.....
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May 21, 2009
The award was handed out by Governor Jim Douglas at the Vermont Business & Industry EXPO, organized by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, May 20th...
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May 13, 2009
A delegation of Chinese travel agents and journalists will visit Vermont May 16th through May 20th. The six-person delegation from the Shanghai region of China will travel around Vermont to learn about .........
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May 06, 2009
Governor Jim Douglas Signed a bill into law Tuesday at Shelburne Vineyard that opens new market opportunities for wineries in Vermont. The act, relating to tastings and sale of wines, fortified wines, and spirits allows wineries to sell products produced by other manufacturers at their manufacturing premises and at farmers markets; allows wineries to hold events on their licensed premises or vineyard property and.......
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May 06, 2009
EXPO 2009 Features Van Jones, White House Council on Environmental Quality .......
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Mar 30, 2009
Present the Best Places to Work in Vermont Awards, Wednesday, April 1, 2009 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Main Street Landing Film House in Burlington.
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Mar 30, 2009
Booth space available but filling fast.......
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Mar 19, 2009
Event sees record turnout of business leaders and lawmakers...
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Mar 19, 2009
Several Vermont businesses recognized for being in business 100 years or more....
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Mar 17, 2009
Vermont Chamber of Commerce hires new Director of Communications.....
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Mar 17, 2009
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Council is excited to host the Taste of Vermont Legislative Reception for business leaders and legislators from around the state...
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Mar 17, 2009
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the three presenting sponsors of EXPO 2009.....
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Jan 06, 2009
EXPO celebrates its silver anniversary as the region’s largest business-to-business trade show...
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