To nominate people for the Stars of the Industry Awards to be announced at the Second Annual Hospitality Gala on September 17, 2008 at Stratton Mountain resort, please <Click Here>.
To register for the Annual Meeting Luncheon on September 17, 2008 at Stratton Mountain resort, please <Click Here>.
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce Webinar Series
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce Webinar Series
Our goal is to promote members to our statewide membership of 1,500 buisnesses from Bennington to Newport for contacts and increased business. To accomplish this, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce has created a series of webinars that cover a broad range of business issues. Each webinar is hosted by a Vermont Chamber of Commerce member and focuses on their area of expertise. Webinars generally run about 30 minutes. The format begins with the presenter discussing their topic followed by a question and answer session. Participants are encouraged to ask questions about issues that affect their business.
Our webinar series is another benefit of membership, and if you have a topic that you would like to see addressed, please contact Chris Carrigan at (802) 223-0904 or e-mail him at ccarrigan@vtchamber.com.
The current webinar schedule is:
Get Up To Speed On Current and Secure Electronic Payment Transaction Methods and Technologies by Heartland Payment Systems
Thursday - August 21, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Heartland Payment Systems
Vermont Entrepreneurship Collaborative Public Awareness Campaign
Tuesday - August 26, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Chris Carrigan of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Advertising and Programming Online To Increase Your Bottom Line
Wednesday - August 27, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Dori Ingalls of MadTV12 and RealSimpleGreen.com
The Bermuda Triangle of Leave Laws (FMLA, ADA & WC)
Wednesday - September 3, 2008 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Presented by Brenda Sabin of HR Sentry
Be a Leader, Not a Prisoner to Your Own Business, Work Smarter, Not Harder: Focus on What Matters
Wednesday - September 10, 2008 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Presented by Mary Beth Quinn, The Growth Coach
Public Relations: Sharpen Your Competitive Edge Using Positive Image and Reputation Tools
Tuesday - September 16, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Jamal Kheiry, Clarity Strategic Communications
Linking Direct Mail with the Internet for Measurable Results and Sales
Wednesday - September 24, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by John Monson, Springfield Printing
Workers' Compensation: Enhance Your Productivity & Profitability by Reducing Risk and Injury
Wednesday - October 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Norman James, Department of Labor
Is Your Health Insurance Overwhelming Your Business: Focus on What Matters - Part II
Wednesday - October 8, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Connie Berno, Northern Benefits Inc.
If You Can't Talk, Point: Lost Your Ability to Speak, Write or Hear? Get Back the Power to Communicate
Wednesday - October 15, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Arlene Disbrow of Crucial Communications
Be a Leader, Not a Prisoner to Your Own Business, Work Smarter, Not Harder: Part II
Wednesday - October 22, 2008 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Presented by Mary Beth Quinn, The Growth Coach
Making It Easier and Better to Do Business with the State of Vermont
Wednesday - October 29, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Casey Faiman, Vermont Information Consortium (VIC)
Making Web Sites Make Money
Wednesday - November 5, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Rob Laporte, DISC, Inc.
Green Your Business and Bottom Line: Best Practices for Purchasing Green Products and Services
Wednesday - November 12, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Peter Crawford, Green Hotels in the Green Mountain State
Key4Women Program: Creating a Winning Plan to Run Your Business
Wednesday - November 19, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Jean Lynch, Key Bank
Liquor Compliance for Holiday Spirits, Safety and Profits
Wednesday - December 10, 2008 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Presented by Vermont Department of Liquor Control
Previous Webinar Topics:
Using Word-of-Mouth (WOM) Marketing To Impact Your Bottom Line by PMG Creative
Presented by Nicole Ravlin of PMG Creative
Number of Direct Clicks to presenters website (26 potential customers)
Impact the Legislative Process with the Vermont Prosperity Project
Presented by Michael Belyea, The Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Human Resources Made Simple
Presented by Brenda Sabin, HR Sentry
Tapping the Oil Rich Markets: Green Opportunities for Vermont Companies
Presented by Jamal Kheiry, Clarity Strategic Communications
Succeeding in China: A Market Opportunity You Can’t Ignore!
Presented by Christopher Barbieri, The Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Creative Sources of Capital to Grow Your Business
Presented by Emily Kaminsky, Community Capital of Vermont; Sam Buckley, Vermont Community Loan Fund; Marie Dusseault, Vermont Economic Development Authority; and Lee Bouyea, Fresh Tracks Capital
No Money Marketing Using YouTube, Press Releases, and Google Analytics
Presented by Sarah Spencer, Got Clicks?
Is Your Health Insurance Overwhelming Your Business?
Presented by Connie Berno, Northern Benefits
Vermont Green Hotels: Hospitality Marketing Through Environmentally Friendly Management Practices
Presented by Peter Crawford, Green Hotels in the Green Mountain State
Number of Direct Clicks to presenters website (55 potential customers)
Vermont Entrepreneurship Collaborative and Community Zero Online Forum
Presented by Emily Kaminsky, Community Capital of Vermont
Know the Building Skin You're In
Presented by Ed Williams, Resolution Collaborative
Number of Direct Clicks to presenters website (41 potential customers)
To register for one of our webinars, please contact Chris Carrigan at (802) 223-0904 or e-mail him at ccarrigan@vtchamber.com.
Global Warming/Climate Change
Has there been a subject that has been more discussed over the last year? Conflicting information abounds as to its cause and as to what is economically and socially feasible to solve this condition. The National Center for Policy Analysis has published "A Global Warming Primer" that gives a brief and concise review of the issue. It is attached as a .pdf file. It can be accessed by clicking here: globalWarmingPrimer.pdf.
Vermont Prosperity Project
The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announces the release of the Vermont Prosperity Project and its web site: www.vermontprosperity.org.
The Vermont Prosperity Project is dedicated to ensuring that every working Vermonter has the tools necessary to register and cast an infomed vote.
Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Hospitality Council Logo Available for Downloading
If you would like to use either the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Logo or the Vermont Hospitality Council Logo to promote your business, feel free to download the following logos.
Vermont Chamber of Commerce 1200 Pixel High Resolution
Vermont Hospitality Council 1200 Pixel High Resolution
The New Summer/Fall 2008 Vermont Vacation Guide is Now Available!
Now, you can flip through the pages of our eGuide fo summer and fall, the 2008 Vacation Guide Online! Whether you are looking for family activities or a cozy, romantic weekend-- from places to stay and things to do-- thumb through Vermont's official vacation guide online!
Also find listings for:
* Agricultural fairs, Farm vacations, and Farmers' markets
* Riding stables, Biking, Hiking, Walking trips, Waterfalls, Golf, State parks, and Marinas
* Cheese producers, Maple sugarhouses
* Motor speedways, musems and galleries
* And more!
If you are interested in receiving a hard copy of the summer/fall guidebook free of charge, please contact the Vermont Chamber of Commerce at: info@vtchamber.com.
Planning a trip for the Winter?
Flip Through our Winter 2008 Vacation Guide Online! View our Guide page-by-page, search the Guide, or download the entire publication to your hard drive. Find places to stay and things to do; magazine articles, events, and leads on what to do with kids. Like thumbing through a magazine, right on your computer!
If you are interested in receiving a hard copy of the winter guidebook free of charge, please contact the Vermont Chamber of Commerce at: info@vtchamber.com. Ask about our other publications!
