Plan On Attending the 30th Annual Winter In August Celebration!

The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite you to the 30th Annual Winter In August Celebration sponsored by the Rutland Herald.

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. The food fest will take place Tuesday, August 9, 2011, 5-8pm.  The event is held in Center Street Alley, Downtown Rutland with an inclement weather location of the Diamond Run Mall.

Space is available for food vendors; this is a great opportunity to showcase your business to about 800 people. The vendor form is available by clicking here.

Ticket prices will remain $10 at the door and $9 in advance by clicking here and filling out the form.  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.

 
Chamber Members - Get Your Discount Great Escape Tickets Now!

The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Six Flags: Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom Theme Park in Lake George, NY to offer RRCC Members discount tickets to the park.  The RRCC Member “Good Any Day” tickets will save you over $14 per Adult General Admission Gate price.  You can purchase your tickets at the Chamber Office or online.  To purchase online, simply enter the Chamber Promo Code RRCC2011 for your Special Member Discount, this will also wave the $5.00 handling fee for an additional on-line savings.  For more information go to www.rutlandvermont.com or call 802-773-2747

RRCC July Chamber Mixer

Members enjoyed a nice summer evening at the July Chamber Mixer held at Sanctuary Integrative Medicine.

Workers' Comp Corner

Cost Saving Tips for Employers from the Vermont Workers’ Compensation Division Part 1 of 5

For each $1.00 spent on workplace safety – $3.00 to $10.00 are saved.

Treat workers’ comp like is impacts your profit, your payroll, your staff level and productivity – because it does.

Enhancing workplace safety is the primary means for an employer to reduce injuries, illnesses and costs. Employers often feel that they care about workplace safety, but true workplace safety requires time, attention and resources. The following tips can help an employer become more familiar with and proactive in workplace safety. These target areas offer a workplace safety start for any employer:

1. Guidelines In order to develop and maintain a safe workplace you need a blueprint or plan of action for everyone to follow including management, workers, safety and HR personnel. Your plan of action may include a safety handbook: training protocol, safety committee, procedures, reporting procedures for hazards and for injuries, safety checklists and more! The effort you put into developing, implementing and enforcing your safety protocol and guidelines will yield a safer workplace.

A worker’s failure to follow a safety procedure or use safety equipment can result in Denial of their claim.

Membership Directors Report - Joan Hill

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to Sanctuary Integrative Medicine for hosting the July mixer.  The food and presentation was wonderful.

The RRCC 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.,  McDonalds, KeyBank, People’s United 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 RRCC Regional Visitors’ Center is open seven days a week. 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 the Rutland Herald in the Center Street Alley or the Diamond Run Mall slated for August 9th, 5-8pm.  Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Chamber office.  If you would like to secure a table or 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 9th.

Welcome New Members

Back On Track Grand Opening

The ribbon is cut at the Grand Opening of Back On Track Physical Therapy located in the Howe Center, 1 Scale Ave., Bld. 18, Suite 32 in Rutland.

Ebony Hair Grand Opening

The ribbon is cut at the Grand Opening of Ebony Hair, located at 24A Stratton Rd. in Rutland.

Fruition Fineries Grand Opening

The ribbon is cut at the Grand Opening of Fruition Fineries located at 56 Merchants Row, Downtown Rutland.

News From Our Members

All Saints’ Anglican Church will host a great BBQ! Come see "chicken man" at All Saints' Anglican Church on August 13th, 10am-2:30pm.  BBQ chicken dinner with all the trimmings (cold slaw, potato salad, baked beans, corn on the cob...or get a 1/2 BBQ chicken . Drive in, get your dinner to go and drive out. If you wish there will be a picnic area for those who wish to eat under the tree or tent at the church. Drinks and sweets also available, All Saints' Anglican Church, 42 Woodstock Avenue, 802-282-8098.  

Annie's Book Stop's Reading Group to meet on Tuesday August 2 and Monday August 8 at 7 P.M. to discuss The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 170 South Main Street, 802-775-6993.

 Annie’s Book Stop will host Vermont Author Cassie Horner to discuss and sign copies of her new book Lucy E. Road to Victory, a story based on fact, of her survival as she went from poverty to property on August 3rd, 6:30 p.m., 802 775 6993.

 Annie’s Book Stop will host Award-winning Vermont author Willard Sterne Randall who will be discussing and signing copies of his newly published book Ethan Allen His Life and Times on August 10th, 6:30 p.m., 802-775-6993.

Castleton Colonial Day House Tour will be held Saturday, August 20 from 10am to 4pm.  The tour includes 18 sites throughout the village including outstanding period homes, public buildings, galleries and historic sites. There will be exhibits of antique tools, carriages and a period costume display well as demonstrations of Early American crafts. Tickets are $20 ($18 seniors).  For additional information call 802-468-0011.

Chaffee Art Center presents the 50th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival on August 13th & 14th, 10-5 in Main St. Park.  There will be exhibitors of fine art, crafts & specialty foods; musical entertainment, children's activities, food concessions, demonstrations and more.  For more information call 802-775-0356.

College of St. Joseph announces that at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the College of St. Joseph, President Frank G. Miglorie announced that he will resign at the end of the 2011-2012 fiscal year.  Miglorie came to CSJ in 1970 and served on the faculty for nine years.  He was then appointed Academic Dean, a position he held for four years.  In 1983, the board of trustees installed him as the college’s fourth president.  Miglorie was the first lay person and the first male to serve in this position at the Catholic college founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Now entering his twenty-eighth year as leader of the College, Miglorie is perhaps best known for his entrepreneurial spirit, expansion of the college’s programs and campus, and his conservative financial management of the college’s resources.
CVPS will present Greening Your Home with CVPS SmartPower - CVPS' community outreach team will talk about the statewide SmartGrid initiative and how it will work in Rutland on August 10th, 6pm at the Rutland Library. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn how to reduce your electric usage. Part of the Greening Your Home series, in cooperation with CVPS and Sustainable Rutland 802-773-1860.

Killington presents Circus Smirkus, the only American youth circus, performs juggling, tumbling, trapeze, aerial acts, contortion, clowns, live music and more, in the bright blue-and-white tent sharing the ring with adult performer-coaches, 4 shows at Pico Mountain: Shows are Sunday, August 14 and Monday, August 15 at 1 and 6 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults (over age 13) and $17 for youth (ages 12 & under.) Group discounts are available, for information call 802-773-4181.

Neighborworks presents Greening Your Home with Neighborworks H.E.A.T. Squad on August 24th. Join us to find out free home energy audits from Neighborworks, the process of analyzing your home and the science of making it more energy efficient. Part of the Greening Your Home series offered in cooperation with Sustainable Rutland and Neighborworks, 6 PM at Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., 802-773-1860.

Paramount Theatre will present Big Flicks at the Paramount Theatre during August.  August 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 7pm.  Cost: adults $6, (12) & under $4, 30 Center St., 802-775-0903.

Prevent Child Abuse Vermont is hosting the Walks and Runs to End Child Abuse on August 27th. Teams, individuals, families with children, elders, and other community members will parade through the streets to support safe, happy and healthy children. All four WALKS will feature entertainment, face painting, bike and stroller decorating, delicious snacks and beverages. T-shirts will be provided to all participants and volunteers. There will be prizes for teams and individuals that raise the most in pledges, meet at Howe Center, Saturday registration at 8 am, WALK at 10 am, (802) 229-5724, www.pcavt.org

RCHS Dog Days of Summer Pool Party will take place on August 28th. The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is hosting the Dog Days of Summer Pool Party. All funds raised, including entrance fees, are for the homeless animals at Rutland County Humane Society. There will be free swim throughout the event (for dogs only!) along with games (fastest doggy paddle and a dog jumping contest) and more. All dogs must be leashed unless swimming in the pool, 1 – 3 p.m., White's Pool, Avenue C, $5 per dog/Donation for people, (802) 773-1822.

Rutland Free Library presents the Penumbra Players in a comedic romp through the world of literature on August 3rd. Full of physical comedy and witty banter, this trio of actors achieves the fantastic feat of cramming an absurd number of books in just ninety minutes. Suggested for ages 12 – adult. Free, 5 – 6:30 p.m., 10 Court St., 802-773-1860.

Rutland Regional Medical Center presents the Community Health Fair at Diamond Run Mall on August 27th. Information on health, safety & wellness....lots of activities for children...health screenings for adults, many community agencies and organizations represented, 10 am – 2 pm, call 802-747-3768 or 802-747-3771 for more information.

Rutland United Neighborhoods presents Rutland's 10th Annual National Night Out Community Celebration for a free swim, BBQ and tons of fun on August 2nd, 4:30-8pm at White’s Pool.  The event is being presented by Rutland's United neighborhoods, Rutland City police, Rutland City Parks and Recreation Department, Rutland Downtown Partnership, and the VT Dept Of Health Division Of Alcohol & Drug Abuse program, 4:30 to 8pm at White’s Pool.

August

Chamber Meetings

8/2 Special Events Committee, 8:30am

8/4 Membership Development Committee, 8am

8/24 Board of Directors, 12:15pm

RRCC Perk Card Member To Member Discount Program



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