SW Vermont Chamber Hosts Second Annual Heart of The Shires Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Matt Dunne of the Center on Rural Innovation

The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its second annual "Heart of The Shires Luncheon," a celebration of nonprofits, community leaders, and social sector organizations. This year’s event will be held at Hildene’s newly constructed Lincoln Hall, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., and will feature Matt Dunne, founder and executive director of the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), as the keynote speaker

BUSINESS, ARTS & CULTUREMatthew HarringtonNovember 1, 2024homepage, innovation, nonprofit, community, leadership, awards, home page

Insights from the SWVT Chamber 2024 Mid-Session Legislative Breakfast

The recent Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Southwestern Vermont Chamber provided a comprehensive look into the pressing issues facing Vermont's communities. From housing to education, taxation to transportation, the event was a platform for legislators to share updates and engage with concerns raised by attendees. Here are the key takeaways from the event.

BUSINESSMatthew HarringtonMarch 4, 2024advocacy, Legislative, roundtable, members, community, politics, home page

A Day of Health and Healing at the Annual Bennington Wellness Fair

Imagine one place where you could learn about the newest holistic healing practices and places locally to receive them. Wouldn’t that be great? Well, the community of Bennington, Vermont does just that! One weekend focused on the newest and coolest practices and practitioners of holistic health in one location!

Bennington Holistic Healing Practitioners (BHHP) has announced that their 2nd Annual Wellness Fair will be taking place on Saturday, April 27th from 11am-4pm at the Mount Anthony Country Club at 180 Country Club Drive.

Winterfest: How to Celebrate Winter In The Shires of Vermont With Family Fun

Snow squall, frost heaves, sub-zero temperatures - they can be the bane of winter in Vermont! Leave it to the hamlet community of North Bennington, Vermont to create something fun for the month of January! Enter: Winterfest! Beat the Winter Blues with the always fun North Bennington Winterfest!

PLAYMatthew HarringtonJanuary 15, 2019winterfest, winter, fun, Family Fun, community, Festival

SHIRES YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EMERGE AS NEW YOUNG PROFESSIONAL GROUP OF THE REGION

On Thursday night, the Shires Young Professionals chose Bennington’s new nightlife hotspot, Miller’s Toll Dinner Club and Lounge, to announce a reinvigorated mission and brand.

In partnership with the area Chamber of Commerce, the former Bennington Young Professionals group has been working behind the scenes over the past few months to develop a new look and strategy. A new logo and website have been launched, and a new mission statement, vision, and goals were shared at the event.

THE SHIRES IS HOME TO GREAT SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS

The Shires of Vermont is home to several great summer camp options for your kiddos. Whether your child is into discovering new things in nature, athletics, creating art, horses, or growing as a person here are some great options to fill those summer days with memories for a lifetime.