North American Maple Syrup Council and the International Maple Syrup Institute will hold their joint annual meeting at the Hilton Burlington 10/26-10/29/2016:
Jacques Couture, a Vermont Convention Bureau Member and Board Member of the International Maple Syrup Institute was instrumental in helping to bring these organizations to Vermont. The group represents an economic impact of over $165,000 for the state of Vermont. The group will meet at the Hilton Burlington and have an off-site event at ECHO Lake Aquarium and touring the state for hands on tours of Vermont Maple producers.
VT PWA holds retreat at West Hill House B&B and Retreat Center: The Vermont Convention Bureau welcomed the VT PWA for a retreat on October 22 through October 25, 2016 at the West Hill House B&B, in Warren, VT.
The Vermont Convention Bureau (VCB) is a division of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce that works to bring meetings and events to Vermont. To learn more about the VCB visit their website.
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Is your company looking for a way to promote your holiday gifts or event space - whether it is gift baskets, gift cards or discounts on space for events. We are creating a corporate gifts landing page on our website for this holiday season, linking our business network directly to you. If you're interested in participating, please contact Marla ASAP. The cost is $200, and your offer will be promoted in our weekly emails, social media and in the next Chamber MSN (Main Street News).
If you're a business looking to buy corporate gifts for clients and employees, look out for this landing page coming soon for great deals and creative gifts.
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 Vermont Housing Finance Agency's Executive Director Sarah Carpenter announced that interested parties are invited to submit comments on how housing tax credits are allocated. Housing tax credits are Vermont's primary funding source for developing affordable rental housing. Housing credits offer investors a multi-year tax credit in return for upfront equity that is used in turn to construct or rehabilitate rental housing. Rental housing developed with funds raised from housing credits must be affordable and occupied by low income households.
The need for affordable rental housing in VT far outweighs the availability of funding. For this reason, the prioritization assigned to various types of projects as stipulated by the QAP is extremely important. Interested parties are encouraged to review the existing QAP and submit comments about any changes needed to ensure that competing applications are prioritized in the way that best serves Vermonters' most pressing needs. Comments should be submitted to Joseph Erdelyi, VHFA's Development Director, by November 1, 2016.
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Connect with the people running to represent you in Montpelier and other LCRCC members on
October 27th
at VEIC. Come enjoy great conversation, delicious food, and a very cool South End location, thanks to VEIC (Vermont Energy Investment Corp). You will also get to sample wines from Harpoon Brewery like Story Point Chardonnay and Cabernet. Purchase your ticket today.
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his event would not be possible without all of our sponsors:
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PC: David Seaver Photography
The deadline to purchase your discounted Sugarbush, Smugglers' Notch, or Bolton Valley ski passes is October 31st. There will be no extension so make sure to purchase your pass today! V
iew the rates and email Nicole for the store link.
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WORKERS COMP INSURANCE SEMINAR: NOVEMBER 4TH
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If you are a Supervisor, Human Resource Manager, or Business Owner join the Hickok &
Boardman
team for a Workers' Comp 101 training on
November 4th
from 9:00AM to 10:30AM at the Hickok & Boardman Place. Topics that will be covered include reporting injuries, responding affirmatively to injured employees, accident investigation and transitional return to work. They will also discuss experience modification ratings (EMods) and what they mean.
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JOIN US FOR DINNER OR SIMPLY COCKTAILS: NOVEMBER 10TH
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Join us for the 106th Annual Dinner at the Hilton Hotel on November 10th. The evening will begin with a Cocktail Reception and Networking After Hours Event, starting at 5:00PM and the Dinner and Awards Ceremony will begin at 7:00PM. Can't make it for dinner? Please join us for the Cocktail Reception. All are welcome! Purchase your tickets here.
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Your Organization may be in need of change, but are your publics?
Whether the change comes from reorganization, an acquisition, merger, downsizing or new strategic direction, there are unique components to a change situation that demand special communication considerations for your employees and external publics, especially those "resistant to change." The Champlain College Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and the Yankee Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) are sponsoring a session, "Communicating for Change," to learn the science and strategy behind effective change communications and how to prepare a successful communications plan. Presenter Rosemarie Rung, APR, has over 20 years of experience leading a Fortune 50 company through a variety of change situations and will explain the unique characteristics of change. The breakfast working session is scheduled for November 18th from 9:30AM to 10:45AM at the Center for Communications and Creative Media at Champlain College. Register here.
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 It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time for the KeyBank Annual Holiday Party, one of LCRCC's most popular networking events! Kick off the holiday season with your friends and colleagues while enjoying delicious food by BEVO and sharing some holiday cheer! Join us at KeyBank on December 8th for an unforgettable and festive evening out.
Spread the warmth. Bring along donations of new hats, gloves, scarves or socks to benefit homeless youth through Spectrum Youth & Family Services. For each item donated you will be entered into a raffle for a very cool prize! Last year this event sold out, so get your
tickets today!
This event is generously sponsored by:
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Mark your calendars for these other upcoming Chamber events:
Member Night in Catamount Country: December 30th
Legislative Breakfast: January 23rd & March 20th
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
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Since the first group of intrepid nurses took to the streets in 1906, The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties has pioneered home health and hospice care in the Greater Burlington community. From critically ill children and vulnerable families to adults managing chronic illnesses or needing rehabilitation, to compassionate end-of-life care, the VNA has been there every step of the way.
The VNA's dedicated team of nurses, physical therapists, speech and occupational therapists, along with Licensed Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants, employ the latest technology to provide medically-complex care in private homes and other community settings. Shorter hospital stays, Vermont's large aging population and the increased recognition that home is the best place to heal means VNA services are in greater demand than ever before.
The VNA is not only for seniors in the community. People of all ages who experience a sports injury, car accident, elective surgery, manage a chronic health condition or need help caring for aging parents may benefit from VNA programs and services. Visit their website or call us at (802) 658-1900 to learn more.
To learn how you can be our featured member of the week, contact
Nicole Belanus.
It's just one of the numerous benefits of being a member of your Chamber!
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