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Wednesday, February 07, 2024Nicole MacTavish, Ed.D. joins the Chamber's Board of Directors
Nicole has served in the public education and non-profit sector for over 25 years. While married to an active duty Naval Aviator, Nicole had the opportunity to work around the world, serving students. Nicole now serves as the Superintendent of the Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District in Middlebury, Vermont. Hannaford offers cutting edge Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs to the high school students and adult learners of Addison County, Vermont. Nicole started her education
Thursday, January 18, 2024Sylvamo Ticonderoga, NY Mill Accepting 2024 Grant Applications through Sept. 30
Sylvamo (NYSE: SLVM), the world's paper company, is proud to announce its Ticonderoga, NY mill is accepting 2024 grant applications at SylvamoGiving.com through Sept. 30. Childhood education is Sylvamo's primary signature cause, focusing on programs that lead to student achievement and academic success. The company addresses critical needs in multiple areas to achieve its 2030 Goals for sustainable forests, thriving people and communities and responsible operations. "These grants strengthen our
Tuesday, December 26, 2023Ben Fuller joins the Chamber's Board of Directors
Ben grew up in Essex, CT where proximity to the CT River and Long Island Sound led to early interests in boating and water sports. He graduated from Trinity College with degrees in Philosophy and Psychology, then enrolled in a doctoral program for Cognitive Psychology at Lehigh University. There, he met his future wife, Celina, with whom, after earning their master’s degrees, he decided to leave academia and start a life together in VT where they have lived for the past 20 years. Professionally, Ben is a
Thursday, October 19, 2023Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Wednesday, September 13, 2023''Around the Chamber'' - September 2023
"Around the Chamber" is dedicated to promoting our members to the community and advancing tourism, business and non-profit interests throughout Addison County. Read this month's issue below or CLICK HERE In this issue 3 - Former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas will be Keynote at Chamber Annual Awards Dinner 4 - 2023 Award and Hall of Fame Honorees Announced! 12 - Behind the Scenes features Common Ground Center's Executive Director, Lindsay Whitaker 18 - Learn about the new owners of Ripton's Chipman
Monday, August 28, 20236 Common Small Business Mistakes to Avoid as a New Franchisee
As an aspiring entrepreneur, purchasing a franchise can be a great alternative to starting a business from scratch. Becoming a franchisee offers the opportunity to own a business with a proven track record and established brand recognition. However, like with any business, franchise owners can make a number of mistakes that limit their success. In this article, we discuss some of the most common small business mistakes to avoid as the new owner of a franchise. Not Working with a
Tuesday, August 15, 2023''Around the Chamber'' - August 2023
"Around the Chamber" is dedicated to promoting our members to the community and advancing tourism, business and non-profit interests throughout Addison County. Read this month's issue below or CLICK HERE In this issue 5 - Chamber Briefs 12 - Behind the Scenes - Amey Ryan, IPJ Real Estate 20 - New Member Spotlight - Green Mountain Social 27 - Best Practices: Social Media
Wednesday, March 01, 2023Fixing the Small Business Blues: Strengthening Your Business From Within
As a small business owner, it’s important to stay on top of your finances and operations. You may not be aware of any weaknesses or issues within your business, but if you don’t monitor them regularly, they can quickly become a problem. The Addison County Chamber of Commerce can help you figure out where to begin. In this blog post, we will discuss some best practices for finding and removing financial and operational weaknesses in order to strengthen your small business.Prioritize Cash Flow One of the
Friday, December 09, 2022Concluding the Fourth Quarter with Your Addison County Small Business
As the fourth quarter comes to a close, small business owners have a lot to think about. Evaluating your goal achievement for the year, drafting new year goals, stocking up on inventory, and preparing tax paperwork are just a few of the things on your to-do list. It can be overwhelming! But don't worry, the Addison County Chamber of Commerce is here to help. In this blog post, we'll go over some of the key things you should be thinking about as you wrap up the fourth quarter.Evaluating Goal Achievement
Wednesday, December 07, 2022Tips For Small Business Owners In Addison County, VT, On How To Maintain A Healthy Cash Flow
Join the Addison County Chamber of Commerce to network with other local entrepreneurs and access valuable resources for helping your business grow. Call us today at 802.388.7951 for more information! As a small business owner in Addison County, VT, it's important to keep an eagle’s eye on your cash flow. After all, cash is the lifeblood of any business. Without it, you won't be able to meet payroll, pay your suppliers, or keep the lights on. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to maintain
Monday, October 24, 2022Addison County Small Business Owners: Now is the Time to Prepare for a Recession
The mere idea of a recession is terrifying for small business owners. A recession can have a serious impact on your business, but there are steps you can take to help weather the storm. From reducing expenses and lowering debt to reconsidering your business designation and updating your marketing campaign, there are a number of ways you can recession-proof your company. Keep reading for some helpful tips from the Addison County Chamber of Commerce. Lower Expenses and Pay Off Debt One of the best ways
Friday, July 01, 2022Tips for Entrepreneurs Recovering From Financial Setbacks
Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also have financial setbacks. Before you can make it big, you’ll likely need to endure some lean times before you get it off the ground. If you want to avoid being completely broke while ensuring your business has enough funding to succeed, consider the following tips for entrepreneurs who have experienced financial setbacks.Learn From Mistakes It’s natural to make mistakes. It’s important to remember your mistakes to avoid
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