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RRCC will host Rachel Carter of Rachel Carter PR for a two hour interactive presentation on marketing your business through social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and More!The event will take place on Thursday, January 14, 2010, 8am-10am at the Franklin Conference Center off Strongs Ave. The cost of the event is only $20 for members and $25 for non members and includes a full breakfast buffet! RSVP will be required email us your RSVP or call 802-773-2747 by January 8, 2010.
Rachel Carter PR is housed in the Charlotte Farmhouse Rachel also calls home and provides public relations and publicity services to Vermont companies and organizations. Rachel combines her traditional PR and media relationship skills and training with her life experiences as a savvy internet user, social networker, and grassroots marketer to provide clients with an unparalleled communication experience.
CSJ's 4th Annual Gala To Recognize Governor
The Board of Trustees of the College of St. Joseph announced their 4th Annual Gala (Celebrating Excellence) and invites you to join them at this event. The purpose of this event centers on raising funds for scholarships for disadvantaged Vermont foster youth participating in CSJ's unique STEPS (Students Taking an Effective Path to Success) program. Governor Jim Douglas will be acknowledged with the programs "Commitment to Excellence" Award. The event will be held February 26, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Rutland beginning at 6:00pm with a cocktail hour, a silent auction, dinner, awards ceremony and dancing to EnerJazz. Tickets are $100 each or tables of 10 for $1000. Call Deborah at 776-5257 or Laurel at 776-5264 to reserve your tickets. RSVP Required.
November Mixer at Castleton State College
 A large crowd was on hand at the November Chamber Mixer at Castleton State College. The mixer featured great food, campus tours, music by Vocal Unrest and great networking.
The next mixer will take place on December 8th, 5-7pm at Heritage Family Credit Union's Allen St. Location
Workers Comp Corner
New Hire Reporting Part 2 of 3
Q: What if I hire an employee but they don't actually start working within 20 days of hiring them?A: In such a case you would delay reporting until the employee actualy begins working. The report of hire must be made within 20 days of the first day services are actually performed.Q: If I layoff and then re-hire an employee, or an employee returns after a leave of absence, do I need to send in another New Hire report?A: If an employee returning to work is required to complete a W-4 form, you MUST report the individual as a new hire to the VT Department of Labor (VDOL). If, however, the returning employee had not been formally terminated or removed from payroll records, there is no need to report that individual.
Workers Comp Corner is sponsored by Poulos Insurance: For more information or rates on Workman's Compensation or any other business insurance contact Chuck Rose at Poulos Insurance, 802-775-4443.
Membership Directors Update-Joan Hill
 Hi Everyone,
The new Perk Cards for 2010 has arrived and I will be delivering them this month. Over 19,000 are distributed in Rutland County and this is a great way for you to showcase your business by offering a discount. The Chamber does not charge for the listing, but asks that you offer the discount for at lease 1 year.New Perk Card Discounts: Caribbean Massage is offering a 10% discount including gift certificates and Majestic Car Rental is offering a 15% discount off daily rental charges for a 2-4 day rental (cannot be combined with other offers).Join a committee, offer a Perk Card discount and get involved to receive the most benefits from your Chamber. I look forward to seeing you all at the Holiday Mixer at Heritage Family Credit Union (30 Allen St. location) on December 8th.
Have a Happy Holiday and Safe and Happy New Year.
Welcome New Members
Caribbean Massage
Carlos Lupton
70 Center St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-234-9282
Email: caribbeanmassage@myfairpoint.net
Offers a unique "partner massage" that allows
partners/friends to enjoy simultaneous massages
in the same room; medical and therapeutic massages,
as well
Debs Photography & Print Shop
Deborah A. Slawinski
PO Box 6236, Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-6557
Email: deb@debsprintshop.com
www.desbsprintshop.com
Weddings, portraits, school, sports, events,
products, buildings, graphic design & custom
printing of calendars, posters, greeting cards,
brochures.
Patricia McCullagh, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist-Doctorate
121 West St., Suite 203, Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-786-4900
Email: pmccullagh67@myfairpoint.net
Providing adult and senior counseling/psychotherapy
anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
Office hours by appointment. Most insurances
accepted.
Sanctuary Integrative Medicine
Allison Sucharzewski
90 Mahoney Ave., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-7848
Email: allison.zitta@gmail.com
www.sanctuarymedicine.com
A collaboration of practitioners with a mission
to serve, empower and partner with our patients
and community on the path to transformation
and wholeness.
Steven M. Brenner, DDS
Steven Brenner
198 N. Main St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-2701
Email: sandlbrenner@myfairpoint.net
All phases of General Dentistry Practiced
with compassion.
The Plane Bagel
Dan King
1002 Airport Rd, N. Clarendon, VT 05759
Ph: 802-324-2203
Email: Dan@theplanebagel.com
www.theplanebagel.com
Homemade bagels and bread. Breakfast and lunch eat
in and take out.
Lang McLaughry Spera New Location
 The ribbon is cut at the grand opening of the new location of Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate at 85 North Main St. in Rutland
Annie's Book Stop New Location
 The ribbon is cut at the new location of Annie's Book Stop. Annie's has moved to an expanded place in Trolley Square, 170 South Main St. in Rutland.
Subway Grand Opening
 The ribbon is cut at the grand opening of the new Subway located at 217 Woodstock Ave in Rutland
From Our Members
Applewood Manor Bed & Breakfast has been selected as a Best
in New England in the annual BestofBedandBreakfast.com Awards. Applewood Manor is the sole Vermont recipient of this award for 2009-2010. For more information call 802-468-5170.
Chaffee Art Center is currently hosting the Curator’s Choice portion of the Art of Action collection. The artwork showcased in this exhibition was selected from more then 100 pieces of artwork specifically commissioned to be part of this creative economy initiative. For more information call 775-0356.
College of St. Joseph announces that David Townsend has joined thecollege as Director of Communications. Mr. Townsend will be responsible for college publications for admissions, development and public relations; website development and maintenance; design and coordination of advertisements; and general college promotion/public relation. For more information call 773-5900 ext. 3290
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center will host a Lunchtime Gallery
Talk by Fran Bull at noon on December 10th. The talk is free and open to the public. For more information call 802-438-2097.
The seventh annual Gift of Life Marathon Blood Drive will take place on December 22nd, 10:30am-6:30pm at the Paramount Theatre. This year’s goal is 1000 pints! Please consider making an appointment by calling 800-GIVE-LIFE or by going to www.givelife.org.
Thrive Center of the Green Mountains will host Vermont Reiki Association, Reiki & Tea Share on December 13th, 6:30pm-8:00pm. The event is free but space is limited to 18 participants. Call 802-446-2499 for more information or reservations.
Vermont Backroad Tours will be offering 2 hour tours of Holiday Light Displays in the Rutland Area throughout December. For available tours or more information call 345-8605
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invites you to the
Holiday ChamberMixer
December 8, 2009, 5-7pm
Location: 30 Allen St., Rutland
Catered by: East Creek Catering
Door Prizes
RRCC December Meetings
12/3 Membership Committee, 8:30am
12/3 Legislative Reception with Rutland Delegation, 5-7pm
12/8 Mixer @ Heritage Family Credit Union, Allen St., 5-7pm
12/16 Board of Directors Meeting, 12:15pm
RRCC Perk Card Member to Member Discount Program
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877-921-3801
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802-775-4337
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802-775-2573
APC Services
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