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Aug 27Vergennes Day a Success – Thanks to Volunteers and Sponsors
Record numbers filled the Vergennes City Park on Saturday, August 24 for Vergennes Day, enjoying great food, local musicians, and vendors & organizations lined up along every inch of the sidewalks. The Addison County Chamber of Commerce organizes this event but, as always, a great deal of the credit for its success goes to a fantastic group of volunteers, sponsors and community organizations. Volunteers: Northland Job Corps students and faculty, Bob Feuerstein – morning master of ceremonies, Martha
Aug 1338th Annual Vergennes Day to Celebrate Vermont’s Little City
City-wide celebration includes festivities that appeal to all agesVergennes, Vermont – Vergennes Day kicks off its 38th year on Friday, August 23rd with a street dance in City Park featuring the music of “The Hitmen” from 7 to 10 p.m. The weekend’s activities, hosted and sponsored by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce, City of Vergennes and area businesses, is a celebration of city and community to be enjoyed by all ages. Full details of the event and a schedule of activities are available at
Jun 23Maritime Museum and Basin Harbor Co-Host Chamber Mixer
Middlebury, Vermont – The Addison County Chamber of Commerce held it’s June mixer on the grounds of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, co-hosted by Basin Harbor Resort. The weather was a bit wet but that didn’t dampen spirits as members and their guests enjoyed the beautiful museum campus, set among the various buildings which house a wide array of boats and historical artifacts connected with the rich history of Lake Champlain. Along with the usual networking and camaraderie of the monthly Chamber
Mar 19Inn on the Green Hosts Open House
New Owners Invite the Community to Visit The Addison County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an open house at the Inn on the Green at 71 South Pleasant St on April 14th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, hosted by new owners Chris and Chelsea Griggs of Salisbury, Vermont. Chris is the owner of East View Electric, an electrical contracting business in New Haven. Chelsea is employed at Mount Abraham Unified School District as the Front Office Manager. Chris and Chelsea are keeping their full time
Feb 04The Addison County Chamber Sees Flurry of New Members
The Addison County Chamber Sees Flurry of New Members Middlebury, Vermont – January 25, 2019 –The Addison County Chamber of Commerce welcomes eighteen new members in less than three months. The Addison County Chamber has been a flurry of activity with a surge of new members at the end of 2018 (see full list below). This surge is due in part to the ability to offer special health insurance plans to its members through VACEplus. About a third of recent new members are taking advantage of this great
Jan 05Join Award-Winning Filmmaker Jay Craven on the Danube
Two nights in Prague, 7 nights aboard the AmaLea down the DanubeOctober 29- November 8, 2019 Middlebury, Vermont— December 19, 2018 — Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival co-founders Jay Craven and Lloyd Komesar and Addison County Chamber of Commerce president Rob Carter invite travelers, fans of cinema, and supporters of the Chamber to enjoy Prague and the historic Danube River aboard the cruise ship AmaLea - from October 29 through November 8, 2019. Enjoy two nights in Prague, followed by seven days
Nov 13The Residence at Otter Creek receives the ''Spirit of the ADA'' Award
Middlebury, Vermont, November 8, 2018 –The Vermont Governor’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities (GCEPD) announced the employer award recipients for the “Spirit of the ADA” Awards. Awards are given to employers who reflect the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act in their employment practices and successfully meet the following criteria:Recruitment outreach and equal accessibility in the application, interviewing, and hiring procedures for people with disabilities.Use of
Oct 16Chambers In Vermont Once Again Offering Health Insurance Plans
Chambers In Vermont Once Again Offering Health Insurance Plans: Every Corner Of The State Will Be Covered Middlebury, Vermont - October 16, 2018 –The Vermont Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives announced on Oct. 12 that its organization will once again be offering a variety of health insurance plans to its 29 chambers and many members throughout the state for the first time since 2013. The statewide chamber organization will partner with BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont to provide three
Oct 152018 Awards Celebration & Annual Meeting
Silver Maple Construction, Amey Ryan, and Mahaney Center for the Arts Are 2018 Chamber Award Recipients Middlebury, Vermont - October 15, 2018 – The Addison County Chamber of Commerce recognized a local business, individual, and non-profit organization with awards during its annual meeting held on October 11th at Tourterelle Restaurant, New Haven, Vt. Three awards were presented in front of a crowd which included Chamber members, local business people and community members. Silver Maple Construction,
Feb 02Addison County Chamber Invites Chamber and Community Members to Travel to Scotland
Addison County Chamber Invites Chamber and Community Members to Travel to Scotland Enjoy picturesque scenery and historic castles Middlebury, Vermont – January 29, 2018 – The Addison County Chamber of Commerce is offering its members, their families and friends, and members of the community the opportunity to travel this fall to the beautiful country of Scotland. There is an informational meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Champlain Room at the Courtyard by Marriott,
Dec 29Waterman Siteworks Joins the Addison County Chamber
Middlebury, Vermont – December 29, 2017 – The Addison County Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, Waterman Siteworks, and congratulates Ben Waterman on the establishment of his full service excavation business. Waterman Siteworks specializes in complete excavation and site work services including: excavating, septic systems, hauling, driveways, and foundations. Before launching his own excavation business, Waterman was Project Engineer at PC Construction Company of South Burlington, and is a
Dec 12Silver Maple Construction Joins the Addison County Chamber
Middlebury, Vermont – December 12, 2017 –The Addison County Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, Silver Maple Construction, and congratulates them on the completion of their new offices on River Rd in New Haven. Led by lifelong friends Sean Flynn and Mike Steele, Silver Maple Construction is a collective of experienced artisans and talented builders who offer a progressive approach to all your custom-building needs. Silver Maple Construction’s number one goal on every project is to meet the needs
May 02Addison Residential Opens New Business in Middlebury
Former Connor Homes Employees Specialize in Residential Design, Management, Consulting and Millwork Middlebury, Vermont – May 2, 2017 –The Addison County Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, Addison Residential LLC, and congratulates its team which includes eight former employees of Connor Homes. Led by Michael Gingras, Addison Residential specializes in residential design, management, consulting and millwork throughout the Northeast. Their services include: Interior Design: Space planning
Apr 24700+ Runners Expected for 9th Middlebury Maple Run
Middlebury, Vermont – April 24, 2017 – More than 700 runners, many traveling with family and friends, are expected in Middlebury the weekend of May 6-7 for the ninth edition of the Middlebury Maple Run – The Sweetest Half. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 7th from the parking lot behind Porter Hospital. Race organizers have added a three-mile fun run to this year’s event, giving athletes three distances to choose from—a half marathon (13.1 miles), a two-person half marathon relay, and the
Jan 03Vermont Gran Fondo Back with Focus on Rider Comforts
Vermont Gran Fondo Back with Focus on Rider ComfortsFourth edition of “quadruple-gap century” returns with later July 1 dateMiddlebury, Vermont — January 3, 2017 – After hosting a record 300 participants for last year’s event, the Vermont Gran Fondo will return for its fourth edition on July 1, 2017, with a special emphasis on the rider experience. The Green Mountain State’s premier cycling event already has a reputation for challenging climbs and breathtaking views, and will once again offer an abundance
Dec 05Legislative Preview Scheduled for December 13th
Legislative Preview Scheduled for December 13thVermont Chamber of Commerce President Featured SpeakerMiddlebury, Vermont – December 5, 2016 – The Addison County Chamber of Commerce invites its members, non-members and residents to a legislative preview to be held on Tuesday, December 13th from 8 to 9 a.m., at Ilsley Library’s community room in Middlebury. This legislative preview provides area businesspeople with an overview of the upcoming legislative session and issues affecting the region. The public is
Dec 05IPJ Real Estate Celebrates Move to Larger Quarters
IPJ Real Estate Celebrates Move to Larger QuartersMiddlebury, Vermont – December 5, 2016 – IPJ Real Estate recently celebrated its move to a new location on Middlebury’s Main Street. Now located at 34 Main Street, their new office is situated a few doors down from their previous space. The new office provides work space for each of the agency’s four active Realtors®, the licensed agent assistant, the office manager, as well as private meeting space. IPJ’s business has grown by 20% in the last couple of
