Vermont Chamber names Leahy Citizen of the Year
News Release — Vermont Chamber of Commerce Sept. 5, 2013 MONTPELIER — The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the selection of Senator Patrick Leahy as its 2013 Citizen of the Year. Senator...
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Shumlin plan to use payroll tax to fund single payer unpalatable to many in...
Gov. Peter Shumlin in January. Photo by Roger Crowley for VTDigger If Gov. Peter Shumlin pursues a payroll tax to fund a publicly financed health care system, he will meet heavy resistance from one of...
View ArticleVermont Chamber of Commerce announces senior staff appointments
NEWS RELEASE — Vermont Chamber of Commerce Sept. 9, 2013 Montpelier, VT (September 9, 2013)—The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has announced recent key staff changes that further the overall mission of...
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Many employers must notify workers about health care exchange plans by Oct. 1
Vermont’s health care exchange is scheduled to go live Oct. 1, and businesses have until then to give their workers a heads up about what it means for them. The federal Affordable Care Act requires...
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Many exchange navigators are frustrated with tech problems
Navigators with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce (from left) Julie McDonough, Laura Doe, Kathy Megrath, Karen Winchester and Shannon Wilson. Photo by Andrew Stein/VTDigger Organizations charged with...
View ArticleAerospace agreement links Vermont, Québec
Vermont’s position in the corridor between the global aerospace hubs of Connecticut and Québec will come into focus Monday at the fourth International Aerospace Innovation Forum in Montreal. The...
View ArticleJob creation and state spending restraint among top legislative priorities...
News Release — Vermont Chamber of Commerce Jan. 2, 2014 Contact Wendy Knight Director of Communications Vermont Chamber of Commerce wknight@VtChamber.com 347-924-2812 Berlin, VT (January 2, 2014) – The...
View ArticleVermont Chamber of Commerce expands its tourism staff
News Release — Vermont Chamber of Commerce Jan. 13, 2014 Media Contact: Wendy Knight, 347-924-2812 WKnight@VTChamber.com Montpelier, VT (January 13, 2014)— The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased...
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Aerospace summit aims to unite Vermont’s small suppliers
Martin Hamel of Aero Montreal explains the trade group’s supply chain optimization program to leaders in Vermont’s aerospace industry Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. Photo by Hilary Niles/VTDigger Rep. Peter...
View ArticleVermont Chamber accepting nominations for outstanding Vermont business
News Release — Vermont Chamber of Commerce Jan. 29, 2014 Media Contact: Wendy Knight wknight@vtchamber.com 347-924-2812 Nominate an Outstanding Vermont Company for the 2013 Deane C. Davis Outstanding...
View ArticleStory + Video: Business leaders quiz lawmakers, governor on labor and...
Business leaders peppered the state’s top politicians with questions about mandatory paid sick leave and raising the minimum wage Tuesday. Gov. Peter Shumlin, House Speaker Shap Smith, Senate...
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Story + Video: Paid sick leave proposal stands a healthy chance
Video: Vermont Earned Sick Days Coalition news conference Lawmakers are finalizing exceptions and clarifications to a proposed mandatory sick leave law. Rep. Helen Head, D-South Burlington, said her...
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Margolis: Paid sick leave and minimum wage would be a double whammy for business
Speaker of the Vermont House Shap Smith of Lamoille County before the start of the 2014 legislative session. Photo by Roger Crowley/for VTDigger Editor’s note: Jon Margolis is VTDigger’s political...
View ArticleVermont Chamber announces 2014 Hospitality Award winners
News Release — Vermont Chamber of Commerce March 25, 2014 Contact: Wendy Knight Communications Director Vermont Chamber of Commerce wknight@vtchamber.com 347-924-2812 Tourism Leaders to Be Honored at...
View ArticleVermont Chamber EXPO 2014 highlights business innovation, lessons and insights
News Release — Vermont Chamber of Commerce April 24, 2014 Contact: Wendy Knight Communications Director Vermont Chamber of Commerce wknight@vtchamber.com 347-924-2812 Keurig Green Mountain, Google,...
View ArticleRoute 802 selected to produce the ‘Official Vermont State App’ and travel...
Press Release — Route 802 May 13, 2014 Contacts: Al Levy al@route802.biz Vermont Tourism Jen.Butson@State.VT.US Vermont Chamber Tori@VTChamber.com Williston, VT — Following a rigorous selection...
View ArticleNominations now open for Vermont Chamber’s 2014 Citizen of the Year award
News Release — Vermont Chamber of Commerce July 8, 2014 Media Contact: Elizabeth Hagwood Vermont Chamber of Commerce 802-262-2127 Vermont Chamber now accepting nominations for 51st award Berlin, VT...
View ArticleVermont companies, Route 802 and Inntopia bring a centralized travel...
News Release — Route 802 Sept. 4, 2014 Contact: Al Levy 802-989-0248 al@route802.biz Steve Cook www.VermontVacation.com @VermontTourism 802.522.2896 Steve.Cook@state.vt.us WILLISTON, Vt. – A recently...
View ArticleVermont Chamber of Commerce names Stephen Terry Citizen of the Year
Vermont Chamber of Commerce names Stephen Terry Citizen of the Year Thu, 09/11/2014 – 4:25pm — The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday the selection of Stephen C. Terry as its 2014 Citizen...
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Colleges, business groups lobby against budget cuts
Advocates pressed for increased state funding for higher education and business incentives, even as the governor is calling for level-funded or reduced spending across state government. Ben Johnson,...
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