The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Berkshire Bank and Project Against Violent Encounters (PAVE), has announced the fourth annual Women In Leadership Luncheon. This empowering event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Hildene's Lincoln Hall in Manchester, Vermont. Attendees can anticipate an afternoon of insightful discussions on leadership and career advancement, complemented by a gourmet lunch.

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

The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Berkshire Bank, announced on International Women’s Day 2024 the highly anticipated third annual Women In Leadership Luncheon featuring former Editor-In-Chief of Cosmopolitan and NY Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best selling author, Kate White as the keynote.

Over the past couple weeks in preparation for Garlicfest, I’ve thought a bit more about effective leadership characteristics – perhaps because of all that’s going on in the world...