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RRCC/REDC Legislative Breakfast Series Kick Off
 Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin will be the featured speaker at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and Rutland Economic Development Corporation Legislative Breakfast sponsored by TD Bank on Monday, January 24th at 7:30 A.M. at the South Station Restaurant in Rutland. The cost of the event is only $10 per person and includes a full breakfast. An RSVP is required. Call 773-2747 or e-mail rrccvt@aol.com to reserve your seat.
Sign Up Now for the RRCC Business Show 2011
 The Rutland Region Chamber of
commerce is excited to present the RRCC Business Show 2011 sponsored by Rutland Regional Medical Center! The show will be held on March 8, 2011 – 4pm-7:30pm at the Holiday Inn.s filling fast for the 85 available spaces; call now to guarantee your space. This is a great way to show off your products and services to 800-1,000 RRCC Members and the general public. Click here for a vendor form.
RRCC continues to keep exhibitor costs low with spaces beginning at $180.00 for the show. The show will feature a diverse group of members and non members exhibiting everything from home services and products, automobiles, health care, restaurants, retailers and much much more.
For more information on participating or attending the show, call the Chamber at 773-2747, click here for a vendor information form or go to www.rutlandvermont.com.
GE-Chamber Challenge
 GE Rutland and RRCC are teaming up to challenge local businesses and organizations to form teams for the March of Dimes Walk for Babies on Saturday, April 30th at Mill River Union High School in North Clarendon. Dan DiBattista, Plant Leader of Rutland GE is the co-chair for the event. Watch for further information in your email and in the RRCC Courier. Let's all work together for stronger, healthier babies.
Gift of Life Marathon Crushes Boston's Record
 Once again the Rutland community came out in force for the annual American Red Cross Gift of Life Marathon held at the Paramount Theater on December 21st and has claimed the New England record! The Gift of Life Marathon collected 1,393 pints of blood beating the record set by Boston of 1,177 pints.
December Holiday Mixer
 Chamber Members enjoyed the Great Food, Networking and Holiday Spirit at the December Holiday Chamber Mixer held at Heritage Family Credit Union.
Governor Elect Shumlin Visits Rutland
Governor Elect Shumlin met with area Business Leaders recently at the RRCC Conference Room to discuss issues of importance to the area. Governor Elect Shumlin will return to the Rutland Area as Governor on January 24th for the RRCC/REDC Legislative Breakfast Series Kick off at 7:30am at South Station Restaurant.
Megan Smith Named Commissioner of Vermont Department Tourism & Marketing
 Congratulations to Megan Smith who was named Commissioner of Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing by Governor Elect Peter Shumlin. Ms. Smith has 30 years of business experience including 15 years in the hospitality industry and is the former owner/operator of The Vermont Inn in Mendon. Ms. Smith is the current Executive Director of Dimensions of Marble.
Vermont Yankee Visit
 Tom Donahue (left in picture) EVP/CEO of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is pictured wtih leaders of the Vermont Energy Parntership standing on top of the nuclear reactor inside Vermont Yankee during a recent tour of the facility. The VTEP is working for reliable, affordable, clean energy for Vermont.
Thank You Donna Blight
 A huge Thank You goes out to long time RRCC Special Events Committee Chair and RRCC Volunteer Donna Blight who is stepping down following retirement from Chamber Member Damascus Worldwide, Inc. Donna has volunteered as Committee Chair and on the committee for 15 Years. Donna was recognized by the Chamber with a Honory Lifetime Membership. The new committee Chair will be Brian Perkins of Perkins Insurance Agency.
2011 Four Season Vacation Planner & Guidebook
 The Mountain Times is now accepting editorial input and ad orders for the next edition of the regions 2011 Four Season Vacation Planner and Guidebook. The magazine is the fulfillment guide to activities and events across the regions. This color, glossy magazine is mailed to persons inquiring to the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, event organizers, colleges, and businesses; it is widely distributed through the region at hotels, resorts, businesses and at selected Official State Tourist Information Centers. It is also used at regional trade and travel shows. The magazine has been recognized by the State of Vermont as the official informational guide for activities and events in our region. The deadline is February 10, 2011. Please contact The Mountain Times with your events information and to place your advertising. For ad inquiries call Zip at 802-422-2399 or email Zip@mountaintimes.info. Completed ads to stacy@mountaintimes.info or to provide area info and events send them to editor@mountaintimes.info
Workers' Comp Corner
It pays for you to accommodate employees who could work on a limited basis
• Speedier transition -- Studies have shown that employees who maintain this type of connection to the workplace during recovery tend to return to their normal jobs sooner.
• It probably costs you less in the end -- Another fact to bear in mind is that the less time your employee spends collecting benefits, the less impact you’re likely to see on your claims experience rating.
• Its not forever -- You may fear that once you make temporary or part time disability arrangements for an employee, you will be "stuck with them" if the employee can never return to work. The fact is, you are not required to retain an employee in a limited duty position you provided for the period of recovery. If the employee has reached an "end result" in the recovery process, and is still unable to return to his or her original job, you are not obligated to keep the employee on the payroll. Your insurance carrier will arrange for the employee to receive vocational rehabilitation services.
Workers' Comp Corner is sponsored by Poulos Insurance: For more information or rates on Workers' Compensation or any other business insurance contact Chuck Rose at Poulos Insurance, 802-775-4443
Membership Directors Update - Joan HIll
 Happy New Year everyone!
Thank you to Heritage Family Credit Union for hosting the December holiday mixer. The food and presentation were wonderful.
The 2011 perk cards have arrived and the Chamber Staff is busy mailing them to our members.
Kudos to Tom O’Brien of O’Brien, Shortle, Reynolds & Sabotka CPA for receiving the College of St. Joseph Commitment to Excellence Award. Tom has served as an assistant professor of business at the college since 1975. Congratulations to Robert and Line Barral of Café Provence in Brandon who recently purchased the building and plan on expanding their business to include private party dining and increase the size of his cooking school.
Thank you to Comcast for sponsoring the Legislative Reception at the South Station Restaurant and to TD Bank the upcoming Legislative Breakfast Series and OMYA the bus trip to Montpelier in February.
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 our next mixer at Cobra Gymnastics on January 11th.
Welcome New Members
Michael I. Salem
300 Grove St., Unite #16, Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-8071
Email: misalem1@comcast.net
Roots (The Restaurant)
Donald Billings
51 Wales St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-349-6167
Email: dbillings71@gmail.com
Roots' mission is to create delicious food from fresh, local ingredients. Vermont offers an agricultural bounty of flavorful produce, meat, dairy and other food products that are staples of the Roots menu.
Rutland Area Farm and Food Link
Tara Kelly
PO Box 561, E. Poultney, VT 05741
Ph: 802-287-2943
Email: info@rutlandfarmandfood.com
www.rutlandfarmandfood.com
Supporting Local Farms, Fresh Food and Healthy Communities since 2004.
The Wireless Zone
Ashley Morel
62 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-7694 Fax: 802-282-4434
Email: wz156stm@wirelesszone.com
www.wirelesszone.com
Rutland area local Verizon Wireless dealer selling phones and service
Artist Feature - Kevin Moffatt, Manna Art
The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is featuring the paintings of local artist Kevin Moffat. In a recent conversation with Kevin it was decided to hang seventeen of his paintings for the pubic to enjoy; displayed on the walls throughout the Chamber’s main office at 50 Merchants Row. Feel free to stop buy and see them. In the future we will be featuring other local artists as we create this year round virtual gallery for our guests to enjoy when they visit. Kevin Moffatt's web site is www.mannaart.com
News From Our Members
Chaffee Art Center has begun its 2011 Membership Drive. Your membership helps support the arts in Rutland. For more information go to www.chaffeeartcenter.org.
Killington Resort will host the Dew Tour’s 2nd of 3 stops January 20-23. Top athletes will compete in freeskiing & snowboarding - slopestyle & 22’ superpipe. For more information call. 800-621-MTNS or go to www.killington.com
Killington Resort will host the Gatorade Free Flow Tour on January 29th and 30th. Top amateur athletes compete in snowboarding & freeskiing. Junior division also. Limited registration. For more information call 800-621-MTNS or go to www.killington.com.
Killington Snowmobile Tours is now open for season. Various tours available for all ages. For more information call 802-422-2121 or go to www.snowmobilevermont.com
Paramount Theatre will present Little Feat on January 9th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available online or at the box office. For more information call 802-775-0903 or go to www.paramountlive.org.
Paramount Theater presents Aleksandr Haskin, Flutist concert at the Paramount Theatre on January 14th at 8pm. For more information call 802-775-0903 or go to www.paramountlive.org
Paramount Theatre will present The Music Man on January 20th at 8pm. For more information or tickets call 802-775-0903 or go to www.paramountlive.org
Paramount Theater will host the Vermont Symphony Orchestra on January 23rd at 4 p.m. For more information call 802-775-0903 or to www.paramountlive.org.
RAVNAH is hosting bereavement workshops in January. The first workshop, “Understand Grief” is a discussion that presents the aspects of the process of grieving and will take place on January 4th, 12:00-1:30pm or January 5th, 6:00-7:30pm. The second workshop “No Goodbyes: Understanding Loss After Suicide” explores the unique nature of loss through suicide takes place on January 17th, 12:00-1:30pm or January 19th, 6pm-7:30pm. The workshops are open to the public. Those who are grieving and those who are comforting the bereaved are welcome. Pre-registration is required by calling Ann LaRocque at 802-770-1514
RAVNAH will hold blood pressure and foot care clinics throughout the area in January. For a list of clinics call 802-775-2304 or go to www.ravnah.org
Red Clover Inn will host monthly wine events, each featuring wine and food from a specific region of the world. On the first Friday of every month, Chef Dennis Vieira will create a unique menu or series of tastings based on the unique flavors of the region and the freshest local Vermont ingredients, designed to perfectly complement the featured wines, 6:30 p.m., 7 Woodward Road, $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity), 802-775-2290.
Rutland County Parent Child Center will host a discussion “How to Talk to Teens so Teens Will Listen” on January 24th, 6-8pm - Learn how to maintain a candid, open, mutually respectful dialog with your teens. Focus on working out problems together, expressing irritation without being hurtful and encourage your teens to accept responsibility. For more information call 802- 775-9711.
Rutland County Parent Child Center will host a discussion “Positive Response to Negative Behavior” on January 27th, 6-8pm. - Learning behaviors to create awareness and provoke different thoughts and ideas on how we can choose to react and interact with our children and each other. For more information call 802-775-9711.
Rutland Free Library will host National Park superintendent and writer Rolf Diamand who will be discussing how profoundly the Civil War transformed Vermont. The event will take place on January 5th, 7-8pm at the library. For more information call 802-773-1860.
Rutland Free Library will hold their Cabin Fever Book Sale on January 21st & 22nd. There will be thousands of pre-owned books arranged by subject. Special deals, children's section, mystery, women's issues, nature, gardening, cooking, history, puzzles and more. Large selection of audio and video tapes, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Jan. 22, 9 am – 2 pm. For more information call 802-773-1860.
Trinity Church invites everyone in the Rutland community to join us for a hot meal every second Saturday of the month, Nourse Hall, Trinity Church, 85 West Street, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., donation, if able, (802) 775-4368.
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