Communities and organizations are making up for lost time with a host of events happening around the county in the coming months. You'll see some of those below.
There are also a number of educational opportunities, funding resources and hospitality industry information you'll want to be aware of, so make sure to scan through to the end of the newsletter.
Regards,
Rob, Maria & Amy
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Thursday, August 19th
5:30 - 7:00pm
The UVM Morgan Horse Farm will be the backdrop for our August networking mixer on Thursday, August 19th. Join us for some networking opportunities while the horses frolic in the surrounding fields. There will be food and beverage available and some great door prizes to win. Make sure you join us for the opportunity to win the Pot of Gold!
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July Webinar:
A Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Wednesday, July 21st
10:30am - 12:00pm
The Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the Addison County Economic Development Corporation are pleased to bring you this great opportunity to learn why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are essential to the success of your business.
Mark Hunter, a nationally-recognized speaker, will discuss “white normative” organizational culture and why it matters, and build a business and social case for diversity of thought and workforce that matches that of the world around us.
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August Webinar:
Time Management for
Business Owners
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Thursday, August 12th
8:30-10:00am
In this workshop business owners will gain time management tools that have been specifically adapted for the "new normal" of business through boots-on-the-ground experiences the presenter has had rolling up his sleeves creatively with local business owner clients throughout the pandemic.
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Community News and Opportunities |
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KickStart Program a Success |
The goal of the KickStart program has from the beginning been about filling vacant store fronts, and with the six recipients chosen by the committee it will do just that. The grant recipients include:
Addison West - Monique Bonner
Calvi's - Helen Hall
Midd Rock Bouldering Center - Matt Wooten & Deena Greenman
Sparrow Art Supply - Beth Svenningsen
Middlebury Studio School - Sarah Briggs
Your Home Too - Sheila Collette & Alicia Standridge
Five of the six businesses plan to locate in the downtown area, filling spaces and bringing more customers into town. Each business will receive a free one-year membership to the Chamber, so you'll be reading more about them as they open up.
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Vermont has a wealth of talented and enthusiastic youth in our business communities (both for-profit and non-profit). Vermont Business Magazine has recognized these top 40 under 40 individuals over the last eleven years by naming them Vermont's Rising Stars!
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Summer is here and we can't get enough of Lake Champlain. Get outside and get on the water with LCMM's rowing programs and events, dive under and explore a shipwreck, step aboard the Lois McClure right there at the Museum, and more. Scroll down for full details and they hope to see you soon on the water and at the Museum. Learn More
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Tuesday, July 27 - Vermont Hard Cider
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Assembly of God Christian Church 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Friday, July 30 - New Haven Town Hall
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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The Makery at Hannaford Career Center has a new lineup of woodworking and sewing classes running from July 29 through August 26.
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Dance Classes with Evelyne Germain at BFIT |
Three week dance sessions for adults and kids start July 20th. Develop balance, strength, flexibility, alignment, and good posture through ballet barre and dance.
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Learn About Northland Job Corp |
Northland Job Corp in Vergennes is offering two opportunities to learn about their programs.
Live Virtual Tour: July 27 at 1:00pm
Informational Webinar: August 2 at 1:00pm
Contact Rosie Nelson, Community Outreach Coordinator at nelson.rose@jobcorps.org or call 802–877-0175 to sign up for an event.
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Age Well
As of July 12th, Age Well offices in Colchester and St. Albans are open again!
Henry Sheldon Museum
Sheldon Museum re-opened their museum July 13th and there are several summer exhibits.
Haymaker Buns
Haymaker Buns on Bakery Lane is now open for lunch with a brand new menu.
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Festival on the Green is looking for volunteers for Tuesday, July 27, between 4:30 and 6:30 PM and on Sunday, August 1, from Noon until about 7:00 PM. If you're available for all or part of these times, email Pat Boera or call 802-324-7430.
ACORN is seeking a treasurer to join their Board of Directors, someone who is passionate about their mission. Please email jcorcoran@acornvt.org.
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Sunset Series Continues with
The Last Waltz
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The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival presents The Sunset Series at Swift House Inn / Summer of Scorsese, an exciting new social event in partnership with Swift House Inn and Town Hall Theater taking place every Thursday beginning July 8 and ending August 5. Purchase Tickets
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September 19th, 2021
Choose from the 19-miler, 10K, or 2-mile fun run.
- All participants get a FREE TAM HAT!
- Participants 12 and under are FREE
- New reduced fee for 10K races 12-18 years old
- Sweet TAM Shirt Upgrades
- Great local raffle prizes
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Affordable Housing Survey |
The Addison County Community Trust is gathering data on the need for affordable housing for the local workforce. This is a completely anonymous survey that will take 5-10 minutes to complete, and you can enter to win a $50 gift card at the end. Completing this survey will allow ACCT to serve the needs of your community in the future. Take Survey
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The Vermont Suitcase Company Presents ... Robin Hood |
Join Bristol Rec at the Rec Field Pavilion on Tuesday July 27th at 5pm for a free showing!
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Local Motion has set up an E-Bike Lending Library at Frog Hollow Bikes in Middlebury. You can borrow a cargo bike or standard commuter-style bike for free. Learn More.
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Battle Reenactment:
Defiance & Independence
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Join Fort Ticonderoga for this two-day battle reenactment and witness the epic 1777 siege of American-held Ticonderoga. As General Burgoyne tightened the hold on Ticonderoga, see how American soldiers and artillerymen held the line in the name of Liberty. Watch the story unravel around you as the roar of muskets and cannons erupt followed by a hurried retreat that salvaged the remains of the American Army. Event Details
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Business Education Opportunities |
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VCC Manufacturing Summit - The virtual Annual Manufacturing Summit brings together people from around the world and the health of suppliers, employees and the public remains our top priority. In 2021, you’ll be able to reconnect with pre-qualified SME suppliers, buyers and partners and discover innovative ways to rebuild, diversify and strengthen your global supply chains for greater resilience and new business opportunities. Learn More & Register
Vermont Adult Learning Computer Classes - Computer Fundamentals, July 27, 29, August 3 and 5, 1:00-3:00pm. Computer Applications, August 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26, 1:00-3:00pm. All classes take place at 99 Maple St in the Marble Works. Call 388-4392 to learn more.
Elevate Your Social Media - VACCE and the Southwestern Vermont Chamber have partnered together to provide a 2-hour digital workshop on August 18 from 9am-11am. They have hired Julia Scott from J. Scott Marketing to provide a workshop on how to "Elevate Your Social Media Marketing & Presence for a Busy Travel Fall Travel Season." This is available to all Chamber members throughout the state for $25 ($2,000 value). Register Today
Business Plan Basics -The Center for Women & Enterprise is hosting a Business Plan Basics workshop at 4 p.m. on July 22. Register Here
Boots to Business - The Small Business Administration is hosting a two-day webinar from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 to 26 for Veterans wanting to learn about the fundamentals of starting a small business. To register, visit, https://sbavets.force.com/s/. On the August calendar select: Online Portsmouth, NS, ME.
Cultural Recovery Grant Discussion - Grant seeker workshop with Katherine Sims. Register Here
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Recovery Resources and More |
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Rental Assistance - The Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) has been allocated $110 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act to administer the Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program (VERAP). The Program was created to stabilize Vermont’s rental market by providing direct assistance to residential tenants and landlords to stimulate the economy of the state still struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
SBA is Still Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications - Eligible applicants may qualify for grants equal to 45% of their gross earned revenue, with the maximum amount available for a single grant award of $10 million. Eligible entities may be live venues, promoters, theatrical producers, live performing arts organizations, museums, movie theaters, and talent representatives. For more information.
Labor and housing shortages impacting all Vermont industries - Matt Hill walks out of a wood he is clearing above Stowe. He is logging to make room for six lots for new houses. “No matter whether they’re out of state, in state, there’s people that are buying up these properties because they like Vermont,” Hill said. “It just astonishes me how many people want to build around here.” Read More
ACCT Offers New “Family Supportive Services” - Low- to moderate-income Addison County residents may now sign up for new levels of assistance through Addison County Community Trust. Contact Elise Shanbacker at elise@addisontrust.org or (802)877-2626 x101.
The FCC posted a new consumer FAQ on the Emergency Broadband Benefit. The FAQ provides answers to common questions on benefit eligibility, how the discount will be applied to broadband service costs, and program length. It also includes information on the enhanced Tribal benefit and the connected device benefit.
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Government Lodging Opportunities - The Vermont Procurement and Technical Assistance Center (VT-PTAC) will be hosting a webinar to assist Vermont lodging facilities with understanding and registering for the FedRooms lodging program. FedRooms allows lodging facilities to join a pre-approved list of vendors to bid on government lodging contracts. The deadline to submit a business case is July 30, 2021. The free VT-PTAC webinar to discuss the program and application process will be held Tuesday, July 20th at 10:00am.
Travel and Recreation Council Meeting - The next meeting of the Governor’s Travel and Recreation Council will be this Thursday, July 22nd from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Shelburne Vineyards in Shelburne. All are welcomed to join this meeting as the Council will hear updates on VDTM marketing campaigns, legislative items, and from a panel of community leaders on strategies around the implementation of regional marketing grants.
US hotel occupancy dipped while the average daily rate was up from previous weeks and the comparable period in 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through 3 July.
Hiring Bonuses and Inflation Update - PCE inflation was 3.9 percent in May on an annual basis, according to the U.S. Chamber. This is the highest level since the summer of 2008. The worry is if it takes off to a higher level for a sustained period. Additionally, polling data recently released from the U.S. Chamber reveals hiring bonuses are an effective instrument to encourage more unemployed Americans to return to work.
Scott vetoes housing bill with rental registry - Gov. Phil Scott on Friday vetoed legislation that would have set up a rental registry, and statewide system to enforce property safety standards. Read More
Recruitment and Retention Best Practices - Download this guide for the hospitality industry, published by AHLA Foundation.
Travel News from the Vermont Tourism Network -
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Addison County Chamber of Commerce | 802-388-7951 | www.addisoncounty.com |
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