Hurricane Irene-Federal Business Assistance
 Chamber Director Tom Donahue spent 6 hours touring
Rutland, Killington and Pittsfield with Congressman
Peter Welch to view the damage and the priority needs
of our region.
 Governor Peter Shumlin and Mayor Chris Louras
meet with Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce
to discuss priority road and municiple water repairs.
Chamber Nominates New Directors
As prescribed by the bylaws of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce,
the Nominating Committee hereby proposes the following candidates for a 3 year
term on the RRCC Board of Directors:
Laurie Mecier, Managing Broker, Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate
Dave Carman, Manager, Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport
Additional names of candidates for directors can be nominated by petition bearing
the genuine signatures of at least ten (10) qualified members of the Rutland Region
Chamber of Commerce. Such petition shall be filed with the RRCC Nominating
Committee, 50 Merchants Row, Rutland, VT 05701 within 10 days after notice has
been given of the names of those nominated or Friday, September 16, 2011 by 5pm.
The determination of the Nominating Committee as to the legality of the petitions
shall be final.
Chamber Members - Get Your Discount Great
Escape Tickets Now!
 The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce has
teamed 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.
Chamber Awards Best Taste/Best Display at the
30th Annual Winter In August Celebration
 The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce presented
the coveted Best Taste and Best Display Awards
presented at the 30th Annual RRCC Winter In August Celebration sponsored by Rutland Herald, which was
held on August 9, 2011 at the Diamond Run Mall. Best
Taste Award was presented to South Station Restaurant
and Best Taste Runner Up award went to American Legion Post 31; the Best Display Award was presented to Killington Grand Resort Hotel and Best Display Runner Up was presented to South Station Restaurant.
Nearly 400 people including Congressman Peter Welch, Governor Peter Shumlin and Lt. Governor Phil Scott to help recognize the positive economic impact that the ski industry has on the Rutland region and Vermont.
RRCC would like to thank the businesses that participated and  provided the food for the event: American Legion Post 31; Casella Waste Systems;
DellVeneri’s Bakery; Holiday Inn; Killington Grand Hotel; Paramount Theatre; Roots The Restaurant; Rutland Country Club; Rutland County Parent/Child Center;
Rutland Jewish Center; Rutland Restaurant; Sabby’s; Saltwater Cowboy;
South Station Restaurant; Stewart’s Shops; The Palms; Vermont Country Store; Vermont Natural Foods and Westminster Cracker Co. We would also like to thank our volunteers.
Workers' Comp Corner
Cost Saving Tips for Employers from the Vermont Workers’ Compensation Division For each $1.00 spent on workplace safety – $3.00 to $10.00 are saved. Part 2 of 5
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:
2. Report. An employer must promptly report all work injuries that result in either an absence from work or require medical attention. Employers are good at reporting the injuries they are aware of promptly. Claim reporting to the department, however, confirms that many employees are not informed of when, how and whom to report an injury. Employers must educate workers to report all injuries. An employer should also train one
or more personnel to oversee workers’ compensation and injury reporting to ensure timely, accurate and informed action with regard to an injury claim.
Delayed reporting is a significant factor in claim disputes, litigation and unnecessary costs.
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 Report - Joan HIll
 Hi Everyone,
Thank you to the Rutland Herald for sponsoring the 30th Winter in August. A special thanks to all the volunteers and businesses that provided food and prizes.
Don’t forget to visit the Vermont State Fair and check out your Chambers booth.
The 6th edition of the official map of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is available at all our brochure locations. Thank you to all our members that advertised so we can publish the best map in the state. Thanks also to Stacy Bates at the Mountain Times for all her help in producing the map.
Kudos to Central Vermont Public Service for receiving the Vermont Governor’s Award for environmental excellence for being the first utility in the U.S. to switch to using biodegradable oil.
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 Central Vermont Eye Care on September 13.
Welcome New Members
Harvest Moon B & B
Susan Lipkin
1659 N. Grove St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-0889
Email: relax@harvestmoonvt.com
www.harvestmoonvt.com
Classic 1835 Farmhouse with comfortable antique decor. Vegetarian continental
breakfast prepared with locally grown and organic ingredients, including items form
the on premise gardens.
Lagasse's Hearthside Grille
Scott Lagasse
37 N. Main St., Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-772-7315
Email: s.lagass@yahoo.com
Now open for lunch and dinner, tavern menu, banquets, parties. Closed Monday
Robert E. Howland
1114 Adams Rd., Pittsford, VT 05763
Ph: 802-236-4071
Email: robertehowland@gmail.com
Consulting services in renewable energy and the electric utility market.
US Army
SSG Anthony Tricarico
271 N. Main St, Ste 205, Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-775-2518 Fax: 802-773-2809
Email: anthony.tricarico@usarec.army.mil
www.goarmy.com
Cavalieri Insurance Agency New Location
 The ribbon is cut at the opening of Cavalieri Insurance Agency's new location 51 Merchants Row in Downtown Rutland
Frogs and Lily Pads Opens
 The ribbon is cut at the Grand Opening of Frogs & Lily Pads children's clothing and accessory store located at 25 Center St., Downtown Rutland
From Our Members
Carving Studio and Sculpture Center will hold the opening reception for SculptFest11 will be held on September 10th from 5 - 8 pm is open to the public with the Fine Art Raffle drawing at 7:00 pm. Preceding the SculptFest event, “Stone, Water, Metal” photography by Don Ross will open at the CSSC Gallery starting at 4PM, for more information call 802-438-2097.
OMYA will host their annual Middleburry Quarry Open House on October 15th, 10am-3pm. There will be quarry tours, haul trucks and loaders, mineral collecting, marble carving demo, mineral show and tell with experts, poster contest awards, refreshments and more. For more information call Jerilynn Valente at 802-770-7217, email jerilynn.valente@omya.com or go to www.omyainvermont.com
Paramount Theatre presents George Thorogood and the Destroyers at the Paramount Theatre on September 24th at 8pm. For more information or to purchase tickets call 802-775-0903.
RAVNAH will hold blood pressure ($2) and foot care ($5) clinics throughout the month of September. For more information call 802-775-2304.
Rutland Regional Medical Center presents Eat Well, Live Great Seminars beginning October 6th and includes topics on how you can develop careful eating strategies, make adjustments to recipes that will help you make healthful but satisfying and tasty meals, work up an individual plan for eating right and keep accurate records of food you eat. The series runs October 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th at the Rutland Regional Medical Center, CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at 160 Allen St. in Rutland. The seminars will be held 6-7:30pm. For more information call 802-772-2400.
Rutland Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Erin Hall, MD, to our outstanding group of psychiatric physicians. Dr. Hall specializes in a scientifically validated method of psychotherapy known as Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), which aims to address the underlying cause of a patient’s mood and anxiety symptoms efficiently and effectively, so that patients can experience measurable results within weeks and months, rather than years. ISTDP encourages patients to not only treat their symptoms but function at their highest level of capacity.
Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport Manager David Carman has earned a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Science at Embry Riddle with a specialization in Aviation/Aerospace Management with the graduate capstone project study titled “Small Commercial Airports: Maintaining Airline Service in Rutland.” Mr. Carman hopes to implement what he has learned to further improve Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport and help stimulate economic growth in the area.
Shear Heaven Salon & Day Spa will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Rutland County Women’s Network and Shelter on October 8th, 5-8pm at the salon located at 168 N. Main St., Rutland. Enjoy a night of fun and pampering for only $40 per person. The ticket includes dinner provided by Applebee’s, dessert by Café Provence, your choice of services provided by Shear Heaven Salon and Day Spa and entry into a drawing that will give you the opportunity to win a facial, pedicure and manicure with an approximate value of $200. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are limited. Call 802-773-8880 for tickets or more information.www.shearheavenvt.com/
The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont is hosting a Lead Paint Certification Class (RRP) on Tuesday, September 13th at FW Webb in Rutland, VT, 8:00am-4:30pm. The cost is HBRA-SV Members $175; Non-members $225. Payment and registration form due September 6th . Lunch/refreshment provided. For more information call 802-773-0672, email cvthomebuilders@yahoo.com, or go to www.cvthomebuilders.com.
The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont is holding a free OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide entry level construction workers general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site. The program will be held on October 13th, 730am-3:30pm & October 14th, 7:30am-11:30am. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. For more information call 802-773-0672, email cvthomebuilders@yahoo.com, or go to www.cvthomebuilders.com.
Vermont Achievement Center will hold their 20th Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Pete Kelly on September 30th at Green Mountain National Golf Course. Registration begins at 7:30am with a 8:30am start. For more information or to register call 802-773-2395 x 103 or email bwisell@vac-rutland.com
Vermont State Fair is running September 2-11th features entertainment, rides, events, music concerts, demolition derby, agricultural exhibits, farm animals, culinary, vegetable and floral exhibits, maple sugar house and dairy barn, grandstand attractions and more, for more information call 802-775-5200 or visit http://www.vermontstatefair.net/
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