RRCC 29th Annual Winter In August Celebration
The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite you to the 29th Annual Winter In August Celebration sponsored by Mac's Market/Mac's Flame Rite Heating Oil.
This event, which started over a quarter century ago, is held to recognize the positive economic impact that the ski areas have on the region.
Space is available for food vendors; this is a great opportunity to showcase your business to about 800 people.
The food fest will take place Tuesday, August 10, 2011, 5-8pm. The event is held in Center Street Alley, Downtown Rutland with an inclement weather location of the Diamond Run Mall.
Ticket prices will remain $10 at the door and $9 in advance by filling out this form by clicking here. Pre-purchasing allows you quicker access on the day of the event.
For more information or to participate in Winter In August as a food vendor call Penny at 802-773-2747.
The Red Knights Are Coming
Pictured: Joy Ellis, President, VT Association, Red Knights International; Kent Armstrong, Quartermaster, Red Knights International; Dave Emery, President, Red Knights International & Tom Donahue, EVP/CEO RRCC
|
It's official! The Red Knights International Firefighters motorcycle club Annual Convention will take place in Rutland, Vermont in 2013 and Holiday Inn will be the headquarters. The Annual Convention is held at different locations every year. The 2010 Convention will take place in Niagra Falls, NY, the 2011 Convention will take place in Ocean City, MD and the 2012 Convention will take place in Gettysburg, PA. The Convention will be bring hundreds of bikes and riders from across the country and other countries to Rutland.
Fundraising Opportunity For Non Profit Organizations
 Rutland City Band presents concerts in Main Street Park every Sunday, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., playing a variety of music including standards, Broadway tunes, Latin dances, Sousa marches, and original pieces by Rutland composers. Rutland City Band is the oldest continuous municipally supported band in the United States, and is overseen by the Rutland Recreation Department.
The Recreation Department has given permission for the Band to extend the following invitation: Non-profit organizations are invited to use the City Band concerts as a fundraising opportunity. Fundraisers may take the form of ice cream socials, sales of baked goods and beverages, or a better fantastic idea your organization’s members may have. The fundraisers will be run from one location (a stand or truck) at the Park. Those running the fundraiser may not circulate through the audience to solicit sales. During the concert, the fundraiser will be announced over the bandstand’s loudspeaker, and a representative of your organization may speak briefly. Organizations are encouraged to advertise the fundraisers through their membership.
Organizations that are interested in running a fundraiser on one or more of these dates, please contact: Dan Graves: dan_graves@comcast.net or 802-775-6643
Cooler In The Mountains
 The Town of Killington is proud to announce the “It’s Cooler in the Mountains” FREE summer concert series taking place every Saturday in August from 4-6 PM at the base of the K-1 Gondola. The lineup kicks off August 7th with Vermont’s premiere instrumental jazz-rock-hip/hop ensemble Japhy Ryder, and continues with Killington favorite Twiddle on August 14, reggae band Roots of Creation on August 21, and jam-band Barefoot Truth on August 28. Anyone who attends can register to win a FREE SEASON PASS at PICO. In addition to the free music and raffle, we’ve partnered with local businesses to offer discounts, specials, and free activities for locals and guests.
The concerts will also feature giveaways, lawn games, and an outdoor beverage and snack area. Visit www.discoverkillington.com for more details.
RRCC July Mixer
 A large crowd was on hand at the July Chamber Mixer held at Rutland Motorcars. Those in attendance enjoyed great networking, hors d'oeuvres and a chance to wind one of the many door prizes. The next mixer will be held at Hathaway Farm on September 14th.
Workers' Comp Corner
Statutory Benefits
An injured worker may be entitled to one or more of these specific benefits:
- Medical care/treatment that is reasonable and necessary to treat injury
- Lost time if disabled due to work injury; roughly 2/3 of usual work wages
- Permanent impairment only if injury results in permanent impairment; per AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
- Vocational rehabilitation if unable to return to suitable employment
- Death benefits if evidence supports the death arose due to work injury
Workers' Comp Corner is sponsored by Poulos Insurance: For more information or rates on Workers' Compensation Insurance or any other business insurance need contact Chuck Rose at Poulos Insurance, 802-775-4443.
Membership Directors Update-Joan Hill
Hi Everyone,
Thank you to Rutland MotorCars for hosting the July mixer.
The 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at the Vermont State Fairgrounds was a great success. Thank you to our sponsors Casella Waste Systems, Central Vermont Public Service Corp., FairPoint Communications, Key Bank, Price Chopper Supermarket, Rutland Herald, Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd. Verizon Wireless, Vermont Country Store and Wal*Mart.
We need brochures from our members. Now that the Visitors’ Center in Main St. Park is open for the summer, our supply of brochures are in demand. If you are unable to drop them off at the Chamber office at 50 Merchants Row, please call me at 773-2747 ext. 203, and I will be happy to pick them up.
Mark your calendars for the Winter in August Celebration sponsored by Mac’s Convenience Stores in the Center Street Alley slated for August 10th. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Chamber office. If you would like to donate food, please call us so we can reserve your space.
Join a committee, offer Perk Card discounts and get involved to receive the most benefits from your Chamber. I look forward to seeing you all at Winter in August on August 10th.
Welcome New Members
Allen Pond Dental PLC
Joyce Hottenstein, DMD
71 Allen St., Bld 3, Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-0986
E-mail: allenpondental@gmail.com
www.allenponddental.com
Introducing an eco-friendly dental practice with an
emphasis on your overall health. Comprehensive family
dentistry, one-visit crowns, cosmetic dentistry, whitening
and metal-free restorations.
Bedell Consulting Services
Ivan Bedell
146 Lake Hortonia Road, Sudbury, VT 05733
Ph: 802-273-3417
E-mail: ivanbedell@aol.com
Provides engineering consulting and contract project
management for industrial and commercial clients.
Owner Ivan Bedell has more then thirty years in engineering
management with experience in North and South America
and the Asia Pacific rim countries.
Blodgett Supply
George Robbins
127 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-3342 ~ 800-666-1027
Fax: 802-775-3344
E-mail: grobbins@blodgettsupply.com
www.blodgettsupply.com
Sells wholesale/retail plumbing, heating, HVAC, energy
conservation, alternative fuels, and refrigeration.
Bath Showplace is VT’s largest fully operation showroom.
Energy Conservation Center.
OPTIMUS
W. Scott Erickson
71 Olympus Rd, Proctor, VT 05701
Ph: 802-459-2121 Fax: 802-456-2121
E-mail: scott@optimus-strategies.com
Process produces product. OPTIMUS focuses on improvements
to your current process, which produces a better product through
shared observation, assessment, facilitation, training,
implementation, and reporting.
Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Khris Childs
46 Nichols St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-775-2941 Fax: 802-775-1056
E-mail: khristina.childs@genesishcc.com
Now part of the Genesis Health Care family, offers a rehabilitative
program uniquely individualized to each of our guests and
crafted by our highly skilled and educated therapy staff.
Onsite physical, occupational and speech therapy, physician,
podiatry, dental and respiratory services.
Rutland Jewish Center
Liz Flint
96 Grove St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-3455 Fax: 802-773-3455
E-mail: rjcenter@sover.net
www.RutlandJewishCenter.org
Rutland County’s central address for Jewish life for 100 years,
the Rutland Jewish Center provides youth and adult
education, Shabbat and holiday services, and a variety of
opportunities for communal celebrations.
Vermont Dining Train
Railroad Passenger Services, LLC
Peter Calleo
PO Box 652, Union, NJ 07083
Ph: 908-688-7277 ~ 800-292-7245
E-mail: pcalleo@rutlandcruisetravel.com
www.vermontdiningtrain.com
Elegant dining car seating offers elegant tables with every
changing panoramic views. One way from Rutland to
Fort Edward, NY, Four Course Dinner. Return transportation
to Rutland via Amtrak. Call for fares, schedule and reservations.
Vermont Vapor, Inc.
Adam B. Tredwell
20 West St., Fair Haven, VT 05743
Ph: 802-779-0185 Fax: 802-779-0186
E-mail: adam@vtvapor.com
www.vtvapor.com
Purveyor of quality electronic cigarettes, accessories, and
supplies. Manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler of fine e-liquid.
VIT Worldwide Videoconferencing
Tara Lidstone
8 Stratton Rd, Stafford Technical Center Rm 222
Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-776-1776 or 802-446-2672
E-mail: tlidston@vitlink.org
www.vitlink.org
Community based, distance learning and videoconferencing
network that offers room-based, desktop and mobile services.
Deploying technology to help organizations reach their goals.
From Our Members
Annie’s Book Stop will host Storytime Songs and Stories for kids with Carole McClure on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., For more information call 802 775-6993.
Annie's Book Group to meet in August the first Tuesday, August 3 and the following Monday, August 9 to discuss August's book Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon 7-9 p.m., Annie's Book Stop, free and open to the public. For more information call 802 775-6993.
Carving Studio and Sculpture Center will hold Stone Animals and Welded Steel Sculpture Workshops August 9-13, 2010. To register or for more information call 802-438-2097.
Chaffee Art Center presents the 49th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival on August 14th & 15th, exhibitors of fine art, crafts & specialty foods; musical entertainment, children's activities, food concessions, demonstrations and more, Main Street Park, junction of Rte. 4 & 7, Rutland. 802-775-8836.
Christ The King School is Hosting An Ice Cream Social for families with children in Grade Pre-K to Grade Two, children will be able to make their own sundaes, participate in crafts and activities, meet teachers and current CKS families on August 5th, 6 –7:30 p.m., free, call Lori at 802-483-9151 or the CKS Office at 773-0500 with any questions.
College of St. Joseph has received a grant of $122,749 from the Vermont Clean Engergy Development Fund (CEDF) for upgrades to the College’s residence halls, specifically to install Sto Exterior insulation on the two dorm buildings.
Okemo Mountain Resort will host the 2nd Annual Hops in the Hills Brew Festival on August 7th from 1-6 pm. Sample a variety of beers from local and regional brewers, live music, local restaurants will be on hand with their best chicken wings and all will be vying for your vote, 1-6 PM, $20 fee includes admission to the Hops in the Hills Beer Festival, a logo pint glass and 4 tickets for beer samples. Additional beer tickets will be sold at $5 for 4 samples. For more information call 802-228-1600.
RAVNAH will hold blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinics throughout August, for a schedule call 802-775-2304.
Rutland Free Library will host their Monday Night Book Sale on August 2nd, 4-8 p.m.. For more information call 802-773-1860.
Rutland Free Library presents “Learn about Facebook, Twitter and social networking” with Topher Hunt on August 23rd at 4:00pm. For more information call 802-773-1860.
Rutland United Methodist Church will hold a block party featuring games for the kids; dance contest; hula hoop contest; all with a 50's and 60's theme, FREE ADMISSION to Block Party; Barbeque cost is $8.00 and $5.00. For more information call 773 2460.
Slate Valley Museum presents new show Austere Luxury: Two Artists Find Slate and Bring It Home, an exhibit of slate furniture, on August 7th. Exhibit opening begins at 6:30 p.m. and features informal reception with artists Olga Julinska and Felix Kniazev, $5 admission, 518-642-1417.
|
