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Tuesday, August 27, 2024Powering Your Business: Proven Techniques for Sustainable Success
Achieving small business success often requires a combination of clear direction and well-established strategies. These approaches can help create a strong foundation, allowing businesses to grow and overcome challenges that arise. By understanding the key principles behind these strategies, entrepreneurs can make informed decisions and build a lasting presence in their respective markets.Inspire and Navigate with a Clear Vision and Mission To effectively guide your business strategies, you must clearly
Monday, August 12, 2024''Around the Chamber'' August 2024
"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 HEREIn this Issue 2 - Nominations Open 13 - CEO Spotlight: David Blittersdorf, AllEarth Renewables 24 - Behind the Scenes features Julie Basol of the Vergennes Partnership 32 - Chamber Briefs: Meet our Intern 39 - Member Spotlight: Middlebury Skateboard Project And much more!
Tuesday, July 16, 2024''Around the Chamber'' - July 2024
"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 2 - Nominations Open 11 - State Chamber News 16 - Behind the Scenes features Courtney Radford of Bristol CORE 27 - Chamber Briefs: June Mixer, New Members 36 - Member Spotlight: Multy-Builders 43 - Best Practices: Phishing Scams And much more!
Wednesday, June 12, 2024''Around the Chamber'' June 2024
"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 HEREIn this Issue 4 - State Chamber News 8 - Behind the Scenes features Kelly Flynn of the Better Middlebury Partnership 17 - Chamber Briefs: BMP Summer Market, New Members 22 - Focus on Non-profits: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 33 - Board News And much more!
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
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
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
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
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