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June 2016 Digital Volume 7 Issue 10
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Greetings from the Rutland Region
Chamber of Commerce!
Now that the beautiful weather is here, we are hoping you will visit our Events Page and take advantage of all the great activities that are happening around our region! Our Chamber Mixer this month is going to be held at Castleton University on Tuesday, June 14th at 5:00 at
Hoff Hall. The fun continues directly after the mixer when the Castleton Summer Music Series kicks off in the Pavilion with Satin and Steel! I look forward to meeting all the Chamber Members and enjoy the opportunity it allows for members to mingle and grow their contacts! The Chamber will be conducting a survey in June so please be on the lookout! We value your opinions and feedback and we want to know how we can make your membership even more beneficial. This is your chance to let us know how we are doing and what changes you would like to see! The survey will be conducted via email so again, please look for it!
You're Invited to the
Castleton University
June Chamber Mixer
Tuesday, June 14th 5-7pm
Location: Hoff Hall
Enter Castleton
University at South St.
Click Here for a Campus
Enjoy June! Mary
Mary Cohen
Fireworks Extravaganza Set for July
2nd
Don’t miss the Rutland
Region Chamber of
Commerce Fireworks
Extravaganza on July
2, 2016. The Rutland Region’s biggest
and best fireworks display will begin at
9:45pm at the Vermont State Fairgrounds.
Start your afternoon with the Vermont State Fairgrounds annual Summer Smash! The Fireworks Extravaganza will begin promptly at 9:45pm. Thanks to our 2016 supporting sponsors listed below, the Chamber is able to provide the entire Rutland Region community a wonderful celebration of our nation’s independence with the area’s largest fireworks display.
We would like to thank the following businesses who help make the Fireworks Extravaganza possible: Alderman's Automotive Group, Berkshire Bank, Casella Resource Solutions, Green Mountain Power, McDonalds/Cough Inc., PEG TV, Price Chopper, Rutland Herald, Ryan Smith & Carbine, Stewarts Shops, The Vermont Country Store and Walmart #2530
Map
Plan on staying after the mixer as Satin & Steel Kicks Off the Castleton Summer Concert Series
next door in the Castleton Pavilion.
Great hors d'oeuvres
Great Networking!
50/50 Cash Raffle!
Great Door Prizes!
Door Prizes include: Ticket to the Paramount
Theatre Overnight stay for two at
Best Western
Inn & Suites
Peter Huntoon
Watercolor Print
Gift Certificates from
Greenfields
Restaurant
and more!
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Tuesday, June 14, 5-7pm
The Castleton University June Chamber Mixer will be held on Tuesday, June 14th, 5-7pm. The mixer will be held in Hoff Hall, enter at the South Street entrance to the college. Click here for a campus map. There will be great hors d'oeuvres, 50/50 cash raffle, great networking and terrific door prizes including tickets to The Paramount Theatre, Overnight stay for two at Best Western Inn & Suites, Peter Huntoon Watercolor Print, Gift Certificates from Greenfields Restaurant at the Holiday Inn and more! Bring your lawn chair and plan on staying for Satin & Steel as the Castleton Concert Series kicks off in the Castleton Pavilion (right next door to Hoff Hall) at 7pm.
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Visited Pages
Calendar of Events: 2,220
Things To Do: 908 Membership by
Category: 562 Recreation: 403
Paramount Theatre: 318
Dining/Restaurants: 318
Lodging: 274
Downtown Retail: 217
Perk Card: 209
Vermont State Fair: 154
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Great Opportunity For
Big Exposure!
The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with The Mountain Times will soon be publishing the “11th Edition” of our renowned map. Our map has been well received in the Rutland community and by tourists alike. The map is funded by our members that choose to advertise, making them free to the public and to all distributors.
There will be 10,000 copies printed for distribution. The map is a large scale folded map showing streets in Rutland City and major roads in Rutland County. The overall size of the map is 24” x 38” printed in full process color on both sides. Again this year…your business location will be marked on the map. Among the many places the map is distributed:
• At all our Brochure Locations • City Hall • Fair Haven Welcome Center • Gas Stations • Packets at Conventions • Sent with all Tourist Mail and
Relocation Requests • Transit Center • Amtrak • Airport
Call the Chamber Office to reserve your space today....802-773-2747 or email [email protected]
Need Transportation?
Rutland Row at Vermont Chamber
Business Expo!
A community that works together will
thrive together!
Last week at the Vermont Chamber's Business Expo Rutland was well represented. Rutland Area businesses and
organizations worked together to create Rutland Row and jointly promote the region. Rutland Row exhibiting companies were represented by (pictured from left to right) Brian Grady – GE Aviation, Vanessa Robertson – Castleton University, Gareth Henderson – Business Vermont/Rutland Herald, Matt Brunelle – Killington Resort, Brennan Duffy – Rutland Redevelopment Authority, Steve Costello – Green Mountain Power, Mark Werle – Ryan Smith & Carbine Ltd., and Scott Gregg – GE Aviation. Exhibiting at Rutland Row but not pictured were Foley Distributing, Casella Resource Solutions, Rutland Economic Development Corporation and Rutland Young Professionals. Photo Credit: Business Vermont/Rutland Herald
There Is A Lot Going On In Downtown
Rutland!
The Downtown Rutland Partnership has been working hard to plan great events for the community in Downtown Rutland. For more information for any of these events call
802-773-9380 or click here. Friday Nights: Downtown Rutland Friday Nights: Downtown Rutland is a spin-off of the popular Friday Night Live. Taking place on Center Street on Friday nights in July, this series draws the community together to enjoy music, outdoor dining, children’s activities and more. The “Pit” parking lot transforms into a unique, amphitheater-like concert venue, with great acoustics. Summer 2016:
7/8 - Taylor Hicks, 2006 American Idol Winner 7/15- Lou Gramm of Foreigner 7/22 - Badfish - Sublime Tribute 7/29 - Sawyer Fredericks, 2015 Winner of The Voice
FREE and outside on Center Street!
Sidewalk Sales & Circus The end of July and start of August has marked the Annual Sidewalk Sales for years. This open-air market spans from lower Center Street around the corner to Merchants Row, drawing out sale tents and outdoor dining from businesses along the way. In 2012 the circus component was added to the Saturday and features circus performers, carnival rides and lots of kids’ games and activities. Local artists,
crafters, food vendors and live music from area musicians throughout the day make this a fun event for all. Back for another year is the Rutland Mini Makers Faire, where dozens of makers, crafters, inventors, and entrepreneurs will showcase their products and ideas. Summer 2016 dates: Friday, July 29, 9 AM-10 PM Saturday, July 30, 9 AM-3 PM Hops on Top: Craft & Micro Brew Festival The 1st Hops on Top took place in 2015 and was a successful fundraiser for downtown. This year we are bringing you TWO Hops on Tops! Join us on the top floor of the LAZ Parking Garage on West Street for area brews, live music, delicious snacks, great views of the city and fun times with friends! Thursday, June 23, 5:30-8:30 PM Thursday, September 8, 5:30-8:30 PM
Crowley Brothers Memorial Road Race
Returns!
Crowley Brothers
Memorial Road
Race Sunday, June 12
starting at 8 AM All races finish on
Merchants Row This annual event is to promote the fight against heart disease and the importance of healthy living. Races include a Half Marathon, 10K Run, 10K Relay (All Divisions), 5K Run (Regional Championships), 5K Walk, Corporate Challenge Walk and the Kids' Downtown Mile.
The 19th Annual Kid's Downtown Mile Run is slated to be bigger than ever. This event has grown from 50 runners to 350+ in the past few years. Children from the Rutland County schools participate in this event along with young runners and walkers from Canada, and many states throughout the U.S. This is a fun run for children with the main purpose of promoting healthy hearts and bodies through youth fitness and run in conjunction with the Kids Run the Nation Program of RRCA. The event culminates on Merchants Row in downtown Rutland and includes an awards ceremony, pig roast, vendors and live entertainment. Details at www.crowleyroadrace.com.
Castleton Set To Kick Off Summer
Concerts!
The Castleton Summer Concert Series kicks off on Tuesday, June 14th with Satin & Steel at 7pm in the Castleton University Pavilion following the June Chamber Mixer being held at Castleton University. All concerts are at 7pm in the Castleton Pavilion. The remaining
schedule is as follows: Tuesday, June 21st - Annie and the Hedonists Tuesday, June 28th - Extra Stout
Tuesday, July 5th - EnerJazz Tuesday, July 12th - The Party Crashers Tuesday, July 19th - The Green Brothers Tuesday, July 26th - The New York Players Tuesday, August 2nd - Twangbusters Tuesday, August 9th - The Bluegrass Gospel Project Tuesday, August 16th - Mellow Yellow Non-perishable food items will be collected at each concert and donated to local non-profit organizations. For more information go to Castleton.edu/summerconcerts
Worker's Comp Corner
Dispute Resolution
Part 2of 5 Purpose of the Informal Resolution The purpose of an informal conference is to identify and discuss disputed issues in an attempt to resolve the dispute(s). It’s an opportunity for the parties to ensure they have complete information, clear up any misunderstandings or miscommunication involving factual issues and allow the parties to identify the specific evidence they are relying on to support their respective positions. Evidence may include, but is not limited to, specific medical records, a medical opinion, witness statements, and affidavits. Parties may also reference to specific laws, rules, or prior hearing decisions by the Commissioner or the Vermont Supreme Court that may be applicable and set precedent on the particular issues in dispute. This office does not request medical records
from medical providers or otherwise gather
evidence for the parties. It is the responsibility of each party to gather and file with the Department and the opposing party or its representative copies of the medical records and other documents relied upon in the informal resolution process. Sponsored by:
Workers Comp Corner is sponsored by National Financial
Partners: For more information or rates on Workers'
Compensation or any other business insurance contact Chuck
Rose at National Financial Partners, 802-775-4443 or
www.nfp.com/poulos
Welcome New Members!
Beauchamp & O’Rourke Pharmacy 62 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 05701 Ph: 802-775-4321 www.beauchamppharmacy.com For over 96 years and 4 generations, Beauchamp & O'Rourke Pharmacy has been the trusted community pharmacy of Rutland, Vermont. Gateway Church PO Box 1314, Rutland, VT 05701 Location: 144 Woodstock Ave., Rutland Ph: 802-773-0038 www.gatewaychurchunited.com A vibrant, contemporary body of believers located in the heart of Vermont. We are a multi-campus ministry, with churches in Bethel, Rutland, and, coming soon, Woodstock! HR Acquired Ph: 802-558-6053 www.hracquired.com Teresa Miele delivers customized solutions to
businesses and takes the “guess work” out of human resources. With 20+ years of human resource experience, she is strategically positioned to work primarily with small and medium sized businesses. Her practical approach allows for ease in understanding and implementing practices that are of benefit to both employer and employee. Legal Shield 49 Sugarwood Hill Rd., Rutland, VT 05701 Ph: 802-558-7786 www.legalshield.com/?hub=jtanner45 Protecting people is our business. It has been for more than 40 years. Mac Equipment & Steel 286 North Main St., Rutland, VT 05701 Ph: 802-773-2911 www.mac-steel.com Steel • Galvanized Steel • Brass • Aluminum • Stainless Steel •Scrap metal bought and sold • Custom Fabrication Available Neary’s Auto Body Salon 196 Randbury Road, Rutland, VT 05701 Ph: 802-342-3631 Offers detailing and undercoating of your automobile Occupational Health Partners 9 Commons St., Rutland, VT 05701 Ph: 802-747-1753 www.ohp.healthcare Their focus is on occupational medicine and providing services and programs that are customized to meet your specific situation and/or industry. With tailor-made health and wellness programs that serve you and your employees—from the changing expectations of workers, to attaining a good work-life balance—we deliver the medical services you need at a competitive price.
Thank You For Renewing Your
Membership
Cavalieri Insurance Agency Comfort Inn at Trolley Square KeyBank Physical Rehabilitation & Health Center Red Clover Inn Rutland Free Clinic Rutland Regional Planning Commission Servpro of Bennington & Rutland Counties Shear Heaven Salon & Day Spa The Country House Restaurant Vermont Public Radio Yeager Family Partners
News From Our Members – June 2016
June 3, 2016 in Member News, News
Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank® and The Berkshire Bank Foundation are excited to announce that they were honored with eight Financial Marketing Awards for their work in the community and leading edge products. The Bank
received the following prestigious awards:
Community Champion Award, Gold – for their overall philanthropic work
Civic Involvement Award, Gold – for their nationally acclaimed XTEAM Employee Volunteer Program
Brand Award, Bronze – for their unveiling of the X Identifier
Brand Award, Bronze – for their work with Firestone Financial, a Berkshire Bank Company branding
Deposit Award, Gold – for their Bank@Work products
Loan Award, Gold – for their Credit Cards For Whatever Your Need campaign
Public Relations Award, Gold –for their release of The Sum quarterly newsletter
Internal Marketing Award, Gold – for their internal employee communications, including newsletter, email blasts and volunteer website
All Awards were presented at a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Newport, Rhode Island on Thursday, May 12, 2016.
Berkshire Bank, America’s Most Exciting Bank®, has announced that it will close all locations at noon on Tuesday, June 7th for their company-wide Xtraordinary Day, The Power of Giving Back. Xtraordinary Day is a day of employee volunteering
that has occurred in previous years, yet this year it will be on a larger scale, as it will be the first year that the Bank as a whole will participate in community service events from 1pm – 4pm. The day is set to focus on over 50 community projects, with over 1,100 employees, to make the greatest impact with this year’s effort. The previous year’s week of service marked the highest number of employee participants and the most projects undertaken during a single week in the company’s history. This year will focus less on the quantity of projects and more on higher employee participation while making a more significant contribution to each organization. The day’s projects will benefit nonprofit organizations and communities across Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Vermont
Calvary Bible Church will hold their 9th Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 18th in Main Street Park, corner of Routes 4 & 7. This is a free community event. Free hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy, games, crafts, face painting, live music, bounce houses, giant slide and more! For more information call 802-775-0358.
Rutland Young Professionals June Mix will take place at the Best Western Inn & Suites on June 21st from 6-8 PM and learn about our Gateway to Killington and the various summer attractions that Killington has to offer to Rutland. Guest speaker: Amy Morrison, Director of Killington Pico Area
Association. Cash bar and appetizers provided by Best Western Inn & Suites. Visit RutlandYoungProfessionals.org for membership information and more!
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center invites youth (ages 13-18) from the Rutland area to participate in an exciting, collaborative project for two weeks this summer. Under the instruction of master sculptor Nora Valdez, participants will design and carve a stone bench, to be
installed in a Rutland area town. 2016 is the 8th year of the Stone Bench Project, scheduled for July 5-15. The functional public art sculptures created become a point of pride for their makers and the communities they are placed in. Teamwork, skills building and cultural/historical appreciation are among the benefits derived by participants. Students are selected through an application process. There is no charge for participation to students who are selected. Application deadline is June 10, 2016. For more information, please contact the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center at 802-438-2097 or [email protected].
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts sculptor Robert Haskell as Artist in Residence during June 2016. Haskell has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and currently teaches in Bar Harbor, Maine. His multi-media works explore physical phenomena through sculpture.
Robert Haskell will be creating new work during his residency and will present his methods and aesthetic in an Artist’s Talk the evening of Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 7 PM. Free and open to the public, for more information: (802) 438-2097 or [email protected].
Wonderfeet Kids Museum is hosting their premiere Grown-Ups Playdate to benefit the Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 7pm to 11pm hosted by Stonehedge Indoor Golf. This event is a 21+ party for all the grown-ups that just wanna play!
The cost for the event is $65 per person which includes participation in a variety of golf contests with prizes, demonstrations and instruction by PGA Pro Greg Nelson, shuffleboard and foosball round robin tournaments, buffet with ice cream sundae bar and raffle ticket for great golf related prizes. Mike, Moses and Kasey – a.k.a Acoustic Boogaloo will perform live music. Boston Beer Company will be on-site offering drink specials throughout the evening. Advanced ticket purchase is required, visit www.WonderfeetKidsMuseum.org/Playdate.
