RRCC Annual Meeting - Keynote Speaker Gov. Peter Shumlin
 The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Meeting featuring Keynote Speaker Gov. Peter Shumlin on Monday, November 7th at noon at the Holiday Inn.
Other highlights of the meeting will include a concise presentation of the Chamber’s accomplishments over the past year, as well as, a look to the future; and the much anticipated “Business Person of the Year Award” for 2011.
The cost is $29.95 per person and includes a sit down luncheon. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. A RSVP will be required. Make your reservation now to guarantee your seat for great event by calling the Chamber (802-773-2747), emailing us at rrccvt@aol.com or by clicking here for the invitation.
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Join Us at Casella's Immediately Following the RRCC Annual Meeting!
Workers Comp Corner
Cost Saving Tips for Employers from the Vermont Workers’ Compensation Division Part 4 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:
Target. Every business and each employer is unique. Your industry, your business and your worksite present unique hazards. Your First Reports of Injury (FROI) documents your historical injuries. You should become familiar with your specific hazards or weaknesses and target them for more safety action. If you have a history of repetitive lifting injuries you should provide more training, equipment or staff to minimize the burden. Similarly, if your FROI indicates eye injuries you may be overlooking safety glasses or training and enforcement on their use. Take action to limit or correct each weakness you identify. New and young workers, as well as hazardous employment all require extra safety training and attention.
40% of work injuries occur to workers who have been in their jobs for six months or less.
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.
October Chamber Mixer Draws A Crowd
 The RRCC October Chamber Mixer was hosted by Creative Workforce Solutions, VocRehab Vermont and VABIR.
Membership Directors Update
 Hi Everyone,
The October mixer hosted by Creative Workforce Solutions, Voc Rehab Vermont and VABIR was a great success. The food was wonderful and the music and decorations made for a very festive occasion.
Thank you to General Electric for sponsoring the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting with Keynote Speaker Governor Peter Shumlin, which will held at the Holiday Inn on November 7th at noon. You can make your reservation on line by visiting our website www.rutlandvermont.com, emailing rrccvt@aol.com or call the chamber office (802-773-2747).
New Perk Card Addition: Lenoci’s Fine Shoe & Leather Repair is offering $5.00 credit on repairs of $30.00 or greater.
We are proud to announce that we are now offering competitive health insurance through BlueCross/Blue Shield of Vermont. If you would like additional information, please call me at the Chamber office.
Kudos to Housing Trust of Rutland County and Elisabeth Kulas on the newly created apartments at the Stanislaus School and Convent in West Rutland. A special thanks to U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and all those involved in the project.
Congratulations to Vermont Canvas Products on their 40th anniversary.
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 Chamber Annual Meeting on November 7th and the mixer at Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation on November 8th.
Welcome New Members
BalanceWorks Orthotic, Pedorthic & Orthopedic Shoe Lab of Vermont
David Goodspeed
Gretchen Lima
9 Cleveland Ave., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-1543
Email: good2feet@gmail.com
BalanceWorks is an Orthotic and Orthopedic shoe lab. Specializes in shoes for diabetic, arthritic and hard to fit feet as well as balance and biomechanical challenges.
Green Mountain Oral Surgery
Sherilynn Stofka
66 North Main St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-9700 ~ 877-566-4667 Fax: 802-775-3237
Email: greenmountainoralsurgery@yaahoo.com
www.gmosvt.com
Specializes in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, General Anesthesia & Sedation, Implants, 3-D I-Cat Imaging, Extractions, Wisdom Teeth & Laser Surgery. Dr. Stofka has the latest laser technology in micro ablative skin resurfacing for deep wrinkles & pigmentation along with collegen rejuvenation. GMOS has a solution that provides better and faster results with less pain then any other product currently on the market! Offering permanent hair reduction, removal of facial & leg veins, and sun damaged skin along with Pelleve, a non-surgical wringkle reduction treatment, and prescription strength skincare products.
Law Office of Claudia I. Pringles
Claudia I. Pringles
32 Main St., #370, Montpelier, VT 05602
Ph: 802-778-0306
Email: cpringles@pringleslaw.com
www.pringleslaw.com
Helps parents, guardians, and others establish special needs trusts for the children and adults they care about. A special needs trust can be set up to provide a better quality of life for a person with a physical disability, mental disability, developmental disability or a chronic illness.
Lenoci's Fine Shoe and Leather Repair
David Goodspeed
Gretchen Lima
79 Cleveland Ave., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-1424 Fax: 802-773-1543
Email: good2feet@gmail.com
www.lenocis.com
Lenoci's has been catering to your foot care, shoe care and stitching repair needs since 1932.
Riverside Veterinary Care
Darcie Marshall
Carol Gifford
159 River St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-4771 Fax: 82-773-3991
Email: cgifford@riversidevetcare.com
www.riversidevetcare.com
Provides full beterinary care including wellness, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, and emergency medicine 24/7. Goal: "The Best Care for your Best Friend"
Victory Auto Sales, Inc.
Laura M. Pierce
417 West ST., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-4326 Fax: 802-773-4326
Buys, sells and trade used cars, trucks and SUV's for retail prices.
Grand Opening - Bayada Hospice
 The ribbon is cut at the Grand Opening of Bayada Hospice located at 56 1/2 Merchants Row, Suite 301 in Downtown Rutland.
News From Our Members
Chaffee Art Center is inviting everyone; kids, adults, students and professionals to let their culinary imaginations run wild by participating in the annual Gingerbread House Contest. Participants will exhibit their creations December 1-18 during the Chaffee All Members Show. Gingerbread creations must be delivered to the Chaffee November 29-30. Applications can be found at www.chaffeeartcenter.org or by visiting the Chaffee Art Center.
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont holds Lead Paint Certification Class at FW Webb, Rutland, VT, 8:00am-4:30pm on November 3rd. Cost: HBRA-SV Members $175, Non-members $225, lunch/refreshment provided, (802)773-0672.
RAVNAH is pleased to announce that the Dancing with the Rutland Stars competition was able to raise $13,500 for the Kids On The Move Program. The competition featured dancing professionals who were paired with local “stars” for this important fundraiser. RAVNAH and Kids On The Move would like to thank the professionals and their “stars”: Shelby Jones of Cobra Gymnastics and Dance paired with Dr. Leif Erickson; Tara Bombardier of Centre Dance paired with Matt Levandowski, EVP, Heritage Family Credit Union; Gayle Lang of All About Dance @ Grand Performance paired with Tom Donahue, EVP/CEO Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce; Mary Fran Skaza of Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance and Michael J. Valentine, CEO, PEG TV; Kelly Moore of Music for Mankind paired with Nicole Fabian, Financial Services Manager, People’s United Bank and Cathy Salmons of Studio Bliss paired with Ron Cioffi, RN, CEO of RAVNAH.
Rutland Bowlerama will hold a 9 Pin No Tap Fund Raiser on November 5th as a benefit for the Hurricane Irene Flood Victims, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., $15 per person with four members, 802-388-4992 x224.
Rutland Free Library presents In search of Nirvana: Rock-'n'-Roll Religon (1st Wednesday Series) at on November 2nd. George Dennis O'Brien, former president of Bucknell University and the University of Rochester, examines the story of legendary grunge band Nirvana and Kurt Cobain, which offers insight into the world of rock, its promise and its dangers, 7 – 8:45 pm, 802-773-1860.
Rutland Free Library holds a book sale in the library basement on November 4th 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, & & 5th 9:30am – 2pm. 10 Court St., 773-1860.
Rutland Free Library presents George Houghton: Vermont's Civil War Photographer - Hear local Civil War historian Don Wickman's lecture on Vermont in the Civil War on November 8th. This lecture is made possible with support from the Vermont Humanities Council, Fox Room, 7 – 8:30 pm, 10 Court St., 773-1860
Rutland Jewish Center will hold their Annual Fall Rummage Sale at 96 Grove St. Huge indoor sale with clothing, shoes, boots, household goods, toys, books and more, Nov. 6th: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Nov. 7, 9 am – 12noon
Rutland Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Allison M. Wollen as its new Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Wollen comes to RRMC from UMass HealthAlliance Hospital in Leominster, MA where she was VP of Human Resources.
United Way of Rutland County presents the 16th Annual Really Big Show XVI on November 5th. Watch local talent and support the United Way of Rutland County, Paramount Theater, 7 p.m., 30 Center St., $15 pp, 775-0903.
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