Gibbs to Speak at RRCC Annual Meeting!
 Call the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce to reserve your seat for the RRCC 111th Annual Meeting sponsored by GE on October 20th, 12 noon at the Holiday Inn.
The Keynote Speaker will be Jason G. Gibbs, Commissioner Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, State of Vermont.
Gibbs will address what his department is doing to generate economic activity and create jobs.
Highlights of the meeting will include a presentation of the Chamber's accomplishments and the much anticipated "Business Person of the Year" award.
The cost of the event is $29.50 per person which includes a 3 course meal with your choice of Roast Sirloin of Beef or Chicken Normandy, salad, dessert and coffee. Watch your mail for your invitation or call 802-773-2747 to RSVP.
October Chamber Mixer
VocRehab Vermont and VABIR invites you to the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce October Mixer, Tuesday, October 13, 5-7pm. Location: Atrium of the Asa Bloomer Building in Downtown Rutland. Great Networking-Hors d'oeuvres-Door Prizes. The November Mixer will be held at Castleton State College on November 10th, 5-7pm.
September Chamber Mixer
A large crowd turned out for the September Chamber Mixer that was held at Applewood Manor Bed & Breakfast in Castleton. Thank you to Nancy Cameron and Ralph Hirschfeld for the hospitality.
Chamber members enjoy the fare at the September RRCC Mixer hosted by Applewood Manor B & B in Castleton.
RRCC October Meetings/Events
All meetings are held at the RRCC Conference Room unless otherwise noted
1st - Membership Development Committee, 8:30am
6th - Special Events Committee, 8:30am
8th - Tourism & Marketing Committee, 8:15am
13th - RRCC Mixer @ VocRehab/VABIR, 5-7pm Asa Bloomer Bld. Downtown Rutland
20th - RRCC 111th Annual Meeting, 12:15pm, Holiday Inn Rutland. Cost: $29.50. RSVP
28th - Board of Directors Meeting, 12:15pm
Wecome New Members
BFG Business Funding Group
Dwight R. MacPherson
77 Wales St., Suite 3
PO Box 1261
Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-282-8098
Email: dwightmacpherso@ bizfundinggroup.com
www.bizfundinggroup.com/ dwightmacpherson
Providing unsecured lines of credit to small and medium size businesses since 2003.
Plan-It Sheri
Sheri Sullivan
Po Box 322
Brandon, VT 05733
Ph: 802-247-8837
Email: greatfood@planitsheri.com
www.planitsheri.com
Any event large or small, weddings, birthdays, cooking lessons, creative cooking parties, out of this world catering.
Subway #47179
Rebecca Audet
217 Woodstock Ave.
Rutland, VT 05701
Ph: 802-773-6000
Email: audet_r@subway.com
Made to order subs sandwiches, pizza and salads. Served on Italian, wheat and a variety of seasoned breads baked fresh daily. Catering for celebrations, business meetings and special occasions.
Membership Directors Report -
Joan Hill, Director of Membership Development
 Hi Everyone,
Thank you to Applewood Manor B&B for hosting the September mixer. The food and ambiance were outstanding.
Welcome to our new members: BFG – Business Funding Group, Subway #47179 and Plan-It Sheri (catering service).
We hope you will attend the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting sponsored by General Electric which will be held on October 20th at 12noon at the Holiday Inn.
Kudos to Beltrami-Bartlet Studios who have initiated Pawtraits which are photographs of people’s dogs taken in a variety of poses. The normal sitting fee that the studio collects is donated to the Rutland County Humane Society.
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 at Voc Rehab Vermont and VABIR on October 13th.
Workers Comp Corner
Navagating The Workers' Compensation System
Vermont’s Workers’ Compensation system is regulated by two state agencies. The Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration, (BISHCA), regulates the insurance companies, (8 V.S.A.). The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL), administers the Workers' Compensation Act, (21 V.S.A.).
There are numerous stakeholders to the system including: 1) injured worker; 2) employer; 3) insurer; 4) attorneys; 5) medical professionals; and 6) rehabilitation counselors and medical case managers. For the stakeholders, the roles that the two agencies play can be confusing. In today’s arena many questions arise and it helps to know the correct point of contact for the quickest response.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What is the Unemployment Claims Adjudication process about?
It is a process dedicated to gathering the facts from interested parties, including the employer and the unemployed worker. Burden of proof used to help determine eligibility is dependant on the type of issues. Once the facts have been gathered, a determination will be issued and sent to all interested parties. Should any interested party disagree with the determination, an appeal can be filed.
Workers Comp Corner is sponsored by Poulos Insurance: For more information or rates on Workman's Compensation or any other business insurance contact Chuck Rose at Poulas Insurance, 802-775-4443
News From Our Members
Annie’s Book Stop will hold Storytime Songs and Stories for kids on October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at 10am. Call 775-6993 for more information.
Chaffee Art Center presents the 48th Annual Art in the Park Fall Festival on October 10-11 in Main St. Park. For more information call 775-8836.
College of St. Joseph is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristie Johnson as the New Business Manager at the College. Kristie began her career with the College of St. Joseph in September 1993 as the Student Financial Services Coordinator; she has been controller since 1996 and adjunct professor since 2000.
Killington Resort brings Broadway to Killington with “The News in Revue” October 1st – 11th at the Killington Grand Hotel. Cost: $49.95 includes dinner and show, call 422-6954 for more information.
OMYA will hold their Marble Quarry Open House on October 17th at their Middlebury Quarry, 10am-4pm (last tour begins at 3pm). For more information go to www.omyainvermont.org/middlebury-quarry-open-house-2/.
Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice will offer Flu and pneumonia vaccines throughout the region in October. With both season flue and the H1N1 flue posing serious health risks this winter, it’s important for you to take the first step in protecting yourself. The CDC recommends that everyone get their season flue shot early this year and before ready for the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available. For more information call RAVNAH at 775-0568.
Rutland County Humane Society will hold their 9th Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Homeless Animals on October 2nd at Proctor Pittsford Country Club. Call 483-9171 to register or for more information.
Rutland Free Library will hold their We’re Overloaded Book Sale on October 7th, 4-8pm at the library. You can print a coupon for a free book at www.rutlandfree.org. For more information call 773-1860.
Rutland Recreation and Parks Department will hold the 50th Annual Halloween Parade on October 31st at 6:30pm in Downtown Rutland. For more information call 773-1822.
Rutland Regional Medical Center and Mid Vermont Urology and Continence Center will hold an informational meeting on BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) and GreenLight Laser Therapy and other procedures and treatments on October 15th at 6pm featuring Dr. Ernest Bove at the RRMC Community Education Center. Call 772-2400 for more information or to register.
United Way of Rutland County will present The Really Big Show 14 sponsored by Chittenden Bank on November 7th, 7:30pm at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets will go on sale in early October. For more information call 773-7477.
Vermont Marble Museum will host OctoberFeast in Proctor on October 1st, 5-7pm. Cost $10 per person. Call 459-2300 for more information.
Vermont Small Business Development Center will present “Start Your Own Small Business” on October 12th, 9am at Rutland Economic Development Corp. Cost: $40 includes: business planning workbook and access to five online workshops to help prospective business owners get started. Go to www.vtsbdc.org to register or call 802-773-9147 for more information.
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