Vermont Chamber legislative lunch, Feb. 1 – State leaders hear from businesses
For immediate Release Jan. 31, 2012 Contact Jessica Gingras Phone: (802) 343-3164 jgingras@vtchamber.com Vermont Chamber Legislative Lunch, February 1 State Leaders Hear from Businesses The Vermont Chamber of Commerce Legislative Lunch is tomorrow, February 1, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Montpelier. The agenda includes: Noon Mark Saba, Chair, Vermont Chamber of [...]
Nominate an outstanding Vermont company for the 2011 Deane C. Davis Outstanding Business of the Year Award
Named for the former Governor of Vermont, this annual award honors a Vermont business that shows an outstanding history of sustained growth while displaying an acute awareness of what makes Vermont unique.
Senate health care bill allows for greater choice
On the opening day of the 2012 Legislative Session, Sen. Vince Illuzzi and Sen. Hinda Miller introduced an important health care bill that would allow for greater choice for employers in the new health care exchange that will be implemented on January 1, 2014.
More than 150 Vermonters certified in safe food handling in 2011
The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is the restaurant industry’s national “gold standard,” accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
Vermont Chamber names Bill Stenger citizen of the year
“Bill Stenger’s innovation and determination have invigorated the economy in the Northeast Kingdom, providing excellent jobs to many in Vermont’s most rural region,” said Betsy Bishop, President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.
Vermont Chamber’s Aerospace and Aviation Association to hold event on supply chain opportunities in Canadian aerospace
The Vermont Chamber’s Aerospace and Aviation Association (VAAA) will hold its fourth Quarterly VAAA Meeting of 2011 on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 at Mansfield Heliflight.
Vermont Chamber of Commerce promotes tourism businesses post-Hurricane Irene
Businesses can go to the page to post updates and chronicle recovery efforts from Hurricane Irene, or post that they are open and ready for business.
Vermont Chamber of Commerce names top 10 winter events
Vicky Tebbetts, Vermont Chamber Senior VP, noted, “Vermont is known for being a destination in which to relax, reconnect with friends and family, get outdoors, and get back to basics. This year’s Vermont Chamber Top Ten Winter Events feature time-honored traditions as well as contemporary experiences from all regions of the state.”
In Transition: Miller, Powden named to commerce; Ross to ag; Noonan to labor posts
David Dill, secretary of the Agency of Transportation, told his staff in an e-mail on Monday that he would leave state government as of Jan. 1. VIDEO of SHUMLIN PRESSER
Bishop: Hold candidates accountable for economic climate
Vermonters must keep in mind that politicians do not “create” jobs. Government does not create jobs; it facilitates the creation of jobs by setting policies that stimulate the economy and business climate.
