4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza

The fireworks will begin at 9:45pm at the Vermont State Fairgrounds following Summer Smash 2011 presented by the Vermont State Fair.    BROC Flea Market will run 9am-4pm, with food, vendor concessions and grandstand gates open at 4:30pm, followed by the Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby at 6:30pm.

We would like to thank the following businesses  who have helped to make this possible:  Casella Waste Systems, Central VT Public Service Corp., McDonalds,  KeyBank, People's United Bank, Price Chopper Supermarkets, Rutland Herald, Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd., Verizon Wireless,  Vermont Country Store and Wal*Mart.      

For more information on the fireworks call 773-2747 or go to www.rutlandvermont.com

RRCC 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

May Mixer at Cortina Inn

A large crowd was on hand for the May 2011 Chamber Mixer at Cortina Inn.  Those in attendance had a chance to see the remodeled guest rooms and enjoy great hospitality provided by the Bhatka Family.

Workers' Comp Corner

Managing Workers’ Comp Claims

The panel will be:  Laurie Newtown, CPCU, AIC, Claim Supervisor; CCMSI Louise Lunch, Physical Therapist, Injury & Health Management Solutions Inc.; Lynn Wolski, Human Resource Manager, Blodgett Oven; David Simcoe, DO, Staff Physician, Champlain Valley Urgent Care.

This panel discussion will highlight relationships between adjusters, Doctors, Physical Therapists and the employer.  The Panel will also discuss proper management of employee injuries in relationship to return to work, light duty and release of a claim.

Click Here for the Registration Brochure

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.

Facebook 101 A Success

Membership Directors Update - Joan Hill

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to the Cortina Inn & Resort for hosting the May mixer.  The attendance was great and the door prizes were wonderful.     

New Perk Card additions: Affordable Pool & Spa Care is offering 10% off pools & supplies on purchases over $50.00, Cortina Inn is offering 10% off dinner (does not include alcohol or gratuity).  Reservations required and Jump Fore Fun will extend a discount of 15% off birthday parties.

Thank you to KeyBank for sponsoring The Chambers Facebook 101 & More Seminar.

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 the next mixer on June 14th at PEG TV.

Welcome New Members

Ribbon Cutting - Antique Mansion Bed & Breakfast

News From Our Members 

Annie’s Book Stop will host Vermont author Yvonne Daley who chronicles her experience living in an inner-city neighborhood in San Francisco on June 1st at 7pm.  Ms Daley is an award-winning journalist who divides her time between Rutland and San Francisco, For more information call 802-775-6993. 

Annie's Book Stop holds discussion and book signing for Vermont Author Linda Goodspeed in celebration of her new book, Redfield Proctor & The Division of Rutland on June 17th at 6:30 pm. Free and open to the public, call 802-775-6993 for more information.

Calvary Bible Church will host the 4th Annual Family Fun Day - Free Family Fun! - bounce house, obstacle course, games, crafts, dunking booth, cotton candy, live music and more on June 18th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Main Street Park, Route 7, sponsored For more information call 802-775-0358.  

Crowley Brothers Memorial Road Race in it’s 35th year will host a weekend full of events and activities including the 10K Memorial Race.  The weekend will include:  Crowley Marble City Half Marathon, RRCA Regional 5K Championship, 5K Fitness and Survivors Walk, RRCA Vermont 10K Championship, 10K Relay, 5K Corporate Challenge Walk and the popular Kids’ Downtown Mile Fun Run.  The Crowley Sport and Fitness Expo, pre race street party and pasta dinner will take place on June 11th and the race takes place on June 12th.  For more information and to register go to www.crowleyroadrace.com

 KeyBank with Kis Investments holds a unique educational workshop that will cover 6 common mistakes that can destroy a business on June 8th, 3:00PM to 4:30PM, at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Conference room, 50 Merchants Row, Rutland.  Please RSVP to Alfonso Cioffi, 802-786-0432.

Kinney Pike Insurance is giving away two free hot air balloon rides to two lucky winners at the June 17-19 Quechee Balloon Festival.  Go to their website www.kinneypike.com and click the link to sign up and all the information needed to register. You do not have to be a Kinney Pike Insurance Client to enter the drawing.  No purchase necessary.

Paramount Theatre will present Paul Geremia performs folk music at The Brick Box at the Paramount Theater on June 10th, 7:30 pm, Tickets: $15, Limited Seating, 30 Center St., 802-775-0903.

Paramount Theatre presents Big Flicks at the Paramount Theatre –  Spartacus on June 11th, 3pm and 7:30 pm, adults $6, (12) & under $4, 30 Center St., 775-0903. 

RAVNAH was honored by the Vermont Legislature on April 29th for being named in the Top 500 home health agencies in the United States, the only Vermont Agency ranted in the upper 5%.  Rep. Peg Andrews of Rutland City invited RAVNAH staff to the State House to be recognized by the House of Representatives and meet with members of the Rutland County Delegation.  For more information on RAVNAH programs and services call 802-775-0568 or visit www.ravnah.org.

Rutland Dismas House’s 21st Annual Dinner & Auction will take place June 12th with honorees Bob & Vicky Young, keynote speakers Norberto Torres and Mark Redmond, held at the Holiday Inn, 3 pm registration, reception, silent auction; 5 pm live auction; 6 pm dinner, awards and keynote speaker, music by Charlie Woods, For tickets or information please call: (802) 775-5539.

Rutland Free Library will present Poetry of the Earth: Re-imagining Nature on June 1st, 7-8pm, with Former New Hampshire Poet Laureate and Dartmouth professor Cynthia Huntington examines poetry’s changing language of nature and spirit in contemporary times, referencing the work of Mary Oliver, Jane Kenyon, and Mark Doty. For more information call 802-773-1860.

Rutland Farmer’s Market is open in Depot Park in Downtown Rutland, Saturdays 9am-2pm and Tuesdays 3pm-6pm.  For more information call Judy at 802-773-4813

Rutland Free Library will host 100 Years since Triangle: The Fire that Seared a Nation’s Conscience with Dartmouth Professor Annelise Orleck on June 1st at 7pm.  For more information call 802-773-1860.

Rutland Veterinary Clinic is offering a new Laser Therapy service that can help alleviate a multitude of painful symptoms in pets, it is a non invasive and reasonable priced procedure.  They will be holding an open house on June 11th, 1-4pm with free demos of the therapy.  There will be refreshments and light snacks.  For more information call 802-773-2779.

invites you
to the
June Chamber Mixer

Tuesday, June 14th
5-7pm
at the Howe Center, 1 Scale Ave., Suite 108, Rutland, VT

Great Networking
Door Prizes
Catered by: East Creek Catering


June Chamber Meetings

6/2 101.5 The Fox/RRCC Golf Classic sponsored by Michelob Ultra. 
12:30pm start

6/7 Special Events Committee, 8:30am

6/9 Membership Development Committee, 8am
6/14 RRCC Mixer at PEG TV, Howe Center, Rutland.
 5-7pm

6/16 Tourism/Marketing Committee, 8:15am

6/22 Board of Directors, 12:15pm


RRCC Perk Card Member To Member Discount Program



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