Register Now! RRCC 25th Annual Golf Classic
 Spring is here and armer weather is on its way, it is time to break out your golf clubs.
The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce 25th Annual Golf Classic will take place on Thursday, June 3rd at the Killington Golf Resort.
The day will include a shot gun start at 12:30pm with a fun day of golf, great goody bags, a chance to win a car from Rutland Motorcars & Kinney Pike Insurance and a hot tub from Allen Pools & Spa's for a designated hole in one, a grand buffet awards dinner with guest master of ceremonies Jack Healy and great door prizes.
Trophies and prizes will be awarded for 1st place gross & net,prizes for 2nd & 3rd place gross and net, as well as Men's and Women's closest to the pin and longest drive. Back this year will be the 11th Annual Bank Challenge with trophies for the first and last place banks.
The tournament format is Captain and Crew with teams of four players. The cost is still only $125 per person and includes greens fees, cart rental, awards banquet at the Killington Grand Hotel, goody bags, a chance to win great door prizes, team prizes and trophies. This is a great networking opportunity and an important Chamber fundraiser.
For more information or to register click here or email us. We accept Visa and Mastercard (and effective June 3rd we can now accept Discover Cards!).
RRCC Offices To Move In May
The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce will be relocating their offices to50-54 Merchants Row in Downtown Rutland. The move is tentatively scheduled for the second week in May.
RRCC/REDC Legislative Events
 RRCC & REDC held their final Legislative Breakfast sponsored by TD Bank on April 16th on "Hot Topics". We would like to thank Sen. Bill Carris, Rep. Peter Fagan, & Rep. Megan Smith for being on the panel and discussing S.288-Jobs Bill; S.290-UI Trust Fund; S.266-Workers' Compensation and H.763-River Corridor Management.
Even though the Legislative Events have concluded the RRCC/REDC Public Policy Committee continues to meet and monitor the issues important to the business community through the remainder of the session.
We would like to thank our Legislative Events sponsors: The Legislative Reception held in December sponsored by Comcast; Legislative Breakfast Series sponsored by TD Bank and the Legislative Bus Trip to the State House sponsored by OMYA, Inc.
RRCC April Mixer
 The RRCC April Mixer was held at Rutland Veterinary Clinic and Surgical Center.
Members were welcomed by the great staff and enjoyed wonderful food catered by Rutland Country Club. The May Mixer will be held
on May 11th at Rutland Bowlerama.
Chamber Launches Motorcycle Events Calendar
 In an effort to continue to market the RutlandRegion as a motorcycle friendly community the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce has created the Motorcycle Events Calendar. Americade Motorcycle Touring Rally (which attracts 50,000 riders to the Lake George area each June) has recently chosen Rutland and Killington as two of the 10 towns to participate in Americade's Annual Scavenger Hunt the week of June 7th-12th. The three locations named in Rutland include: Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop of Rutland, Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont and Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce. A number of high end touring motorcycle groups will be visiting the Rutland/Killington Region this summer including a BMW club and Honda Gold Wing club. Thanks to the Steering Committee ably led by Dariece Kirby-Kline and Seth Webb of the Killington Economic Development and Tourism Commission; the Killington Classic Motorcycle Touring Rally is on tap for the fall and this year they will be joined by the New England Rally for the RETREADS International Motorcycle Club (A social motorcycle club for those over 40 years old).
The motorcycle calendar joins the "Summer Concert Calendar" (In process for 2010 Summer Season) and our comprehensive "Regional Calendar of Events" that provides information on virtually everything going on in the Rutland Region. If you have information you would like added to any of our calendars call 802-773-2747 or email Ann Marie.
Workers' Comp Corner
What is the Workers' Compensation Assessment Fund?
- The workers’ compensation administration fund was created to provide the funds necessary to administer Vermont’s Workers’ Compensation Program.
The fund consists of contributions from employers, based on the Workers’ Compensation Assessment Rate.
Current Workers' Compensation Assessment Rates:
- Insurance Companies: The assessment rate after July 1, 2009 changed to .96% of the direct calendar year premiums for workers' compensation insurance.
- Self-Insured: 1% of workers’ compensation losses during the preceding calendar year.
These assessment rates will remain in effect until further notice.
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
 Hi Everyone,
Thank you to Rutland Veterinary Clinic & Surgical Center for hosting the April mixer. The food, presentation, and door prizes were excellent.
New Perk Card addition: Ultimate Workout is offering a 10% discount off a monthly membership of 5 classes per week.
The Chamber will be hosting our 25th Annual Golf Classic at Killington on June 3rd . This important Chamber fundraiser is the premiere golf tournament in Rutland County. If you would like to sponsor a hole or reserve a team, please contact the Chamber office as soon as possible or email us.
Once again the Chamber will present the “Fireworks Extravaganza” at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland on July 4th at 9:45pm. If you would like to sponsor this event which is free to the public and attended by thousands, please call me at the chamber office (773-2747) or email me.
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 May 11th at Rutland Bowlerama.
Welcome New Members
Messiah Lutheran Church
Pastor Steve Vekasy
42 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-0231 ~ Email: stevevkc@ne.rr.com
Worship Sundays at 10am with Adult Bible Class and Sunday School at 9am.Our Rock Scientists men’s group meets for food and talk Wednesdays from 6-7pm. A short prayer service is held every Wednesday from 7:15-7:45pm.
Red Dog Solutions
Lesli Hyland
75A Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-558-0512
Email: blhyland@comcast.net~www.reddogsolutions.com
Offers dog training and behavioral counseling for the family dog and for competitors in dog sports. We use reward based training methods.
Rutland Country Store
Mary DeAngelis
215 N. Main St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-7901 Fax: 802-773-0322
Fantastically wonderful, truly amazing, uniquely incredible, delectably delicious, wholeheartedly welcoming, and probably the most convenient little country store in Vermont.
Ultimate Workout Inc.
Valerie Fothergill & Kelley Cross
150 Woodstock Ave., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-7766 Fax: 802-773-6093
Email: ultimatefitvt@aol.com
Specializing in Zumba Fitness. Zumba is a Latin based dance workout which all ages and abilities can do! It’s fun and an excellent workout burning 400-600 calories a class! Soon to be offering other specialty workout classes.
Vermont Spray Foam
Christopher Smith
1058 Teer Rd., West Rutland, VT 05777
Ph: 802-353-3925 ~ 800-689-9952
Email: smithbuilding@comcast.net
www.smithbuildingcompany.com ~ www.vermontsprayfoam.net
Designed to be used in residential, commercial and industrial applications. All products are manufactured using the most environmentally conscious products available.
Ultimate Workout Grand Opening
 The ribbon is cut at the opening of Ultimate Workout located at 150 Woodstock Ave. in Rutland.
Tastes of the Valley Grand Opening
 The ribbon is cut at the opening of Tastesof the Valley located at 2 Park St. in Brandon
From Our Members
Central Vermont Eye Care announces that it has added optical biometry to its list of services at its 69 Allen St. facility. All patients being scheduled for cataract surgery will have their eyes measured with the LENSTAR LS900 developed by Haag-Streit. For more information go to www.centralvermonteyecare.com
Central Vermont Public Service Corporation has been named one of “The Most Trustworthy Companies” by Forbes.com. CVPS tied for second on the “Most Trustworthy Mid-Cap” list of companies with a score of 99. CVPS is the only Vermont based company to make the list.
College of St. Joseph will host its 16th Annual Night of Italian Opera on June 18th in Tuttle Hall on the CSJ Campus, featuring five professional performers from American International Artists. This year’s performers include soprano Shirley Ritenour, mezzo-soprano Rosalie Sullivan, tenor Mauricio Trejo, baritone Andrew Cummings and music director and pianist William Hicks. The evening will begin with a silent auction at 7pm, the opera concert starts at 8pm. The cost is $25 per person. For more information call 802-773-5264.
College of St. Joseph is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Haggarty as Assistant to the President and the appointment of Olivia Gawet as Communications Coordinator. For more information call 802-773-5900 ext. 3290.
The 34th Annual Crowley Brothers’ 10K road race weekend will take place June 12-13, 2010. The road races are certified 10k/5k point to point races from Proctor to Rutland. The event is dedicated to youth and adult fitness and heart health awareness. The weekend kicks off on June 12th with the 4th Annual Sport and Fitness Expo at the Rutland Middle School’s Keefe Gym. For more information call 802-558-2328 or go to www.crowleyroadrace.com
Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is holding a yard sale to raise money for the homeless animals. Join us on Saturday, May 15 from 9 AM - 2 PM at the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road in Pittsford. RCHS is happy to accept donations for the yard sale. All items must be pre-priced and in working order. Items can be dropped off at the brown building next to the RCHS shelter on Friday, May 14 from 8 AM - 6 PM or Saturday, May 15 from 7:30 AM - 9 AM only. The shelter will be open on the 15th from 10 - 5 for visiting with the adoptable animals. Join the fun and support the animals! If you have any questions please call RCHS at 483.9171 or visit www.rchsvt.org.
Rutland Dismas House will hold their 20th Anniversary Benefit Dinner & Auction “Roots and Wings” on June 6th at 3pm at the Holiday Inn. The keynote speaker and Honoree will be Rita Whalen McCaffrey and special guests of honor will be Benedictine Monks of Weston Priory. The cost is $50 per person. For more information call 802-824-3660
Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Foley Cancer Center announces the 2010 Cancer Survivors Day. All cancer survivors are encouraged to attend. Join us for lunch and a serving of humor. This year’s theme is “Live, Laugh, Love…Celebrating Our Lives.”
Cancer Survivors Day will be Friday, June 11, 2010 12noon-3pm at the South Station Restaurant, 170 South Main Street Rutland, VT. For more information about this celebration please contact Kim Flory Lake at 802.747.1655
The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center will hold a dedication of a hand carved stone bench at West Rutland Town Hall on May 19th at 5:30pm. The functional sculpture was created by area teens under the direction of instructor Nora Valdez. For more information call 802-438-2097.
United Way of Rutland County in conjunction with the National Association of Letter Carrier’s #495 will be conducting its annual food drive on Saturday, May 8th. Last year the local Letter Carrier Food Drive placed in the top 10 in the nation for the number of pounds of food collected among communities our size. Letter carriers will collect food along their routes to be distributed to the food shelves at BROC, The Community Cupboard and The Salvation Army, simply leave non perishable food items at your mail box. For more information call 802-773-7477.
Vermont Achievement Center is spearheading a collaborative effort to meet the needs of local families that may become homeless. VAC is converting a vacant building into two apartments for the homeless. Collaborating agencies include: Easter Seals, Eckerd, Rutland County Women’s Network, Rutland County Housing Coalition and BRAC. Donations are welcome from the community. For more information or to donate contact Michelle Larose-Magan or Karin Bar-Zeev at 802-775-2395 extensions 302 and 605 respectively.
VocRehab Vermont/VABIR Business Advisory Council/RRESP recognized local businesses that provide exceptional support of the employment of people with significant barriers to employment, including people with disabilities and people being served by the Economic Services Reach Up programs at their annual recognition breakfast on April 20th. Silver Bowl recognition was given to Ultravation and Casella Material Handling Facility, twenty five other local businesses were honored with plaques. For more information on employing people with significant barriers to employment call 802-786-5934.
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