Last week I had the opportunity to speak to the Hildene Board of Directors.  I shared with them our 2020 Vision and how the Chamber wants to work over the coming years...

How many times have you said to yourself, “This time is going to be different.  This time I’m really going to eat smarter and exercise more often.” 

If you are looking for some apple picking fun this fall here are the places to go in The Shires of Vermont. 

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... 

The next generation of massive consumers and customers is represented by the Millennial traveler, tourist, shopper and citizen.  They range from the ages of 17 to 37 years old give or take...

I know.  We Vermonters don’t like to say it too soon.  We push back, scuff our feet and perhaps even throw a tantrum like our 6-year old former selves...

BENNINGTON, VT - Every Labor Day Weekend for 22 years the Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival has been stinkin’ up Vermont. It’s known for...

This past week someone sent me an old article about my dad, Bob Harrington.  Many may still remember my father who worked for WBTN for over 40 years...

“We could do that…” I pondered at a meeting a month ago as the Regional Economic Development (RED) group met to discuss becoming part of...

LinkedIn's Careers team is working with Chambers of Commerce through the US giving them tools to help their community both in their own job search...

At our Northshire July mixer we announced our partnership and launch of the Shires of Vermont mobile app for travel and tourism: "GOshires VT."

So many people have said to me "How hard can catching a stream trout be?" I am here to tell you that its not as easy as some think...
 

Let us guide you to the right places for all that you will need to make planning your outdoor experience fun and easy. There are so many choices for places to picnic...

The Shires of Vermont provides one of the best motorcycle riding areas in all of the Northeast! With the fresh air of Vermont and surrounding locations...

All trails begin and end at Hildene’s Welcome Center where guests get a glimpse of all that its  mission: Values into Action encompasses.  It is here that...

On Thursday, June 22 from 5:30 to 7:00, Hildene welcomes two of America’s foremost historians, Harold Holzer and Craig Symonds, to The Lincoln...

The Manchester Community Library's (MCL) biennial celebration of art returns on Friday, June 16th from 5 to 7 PM.  Tickets are $25. Join them for a night of...

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has declared Bennington's Wings and Winter Homebrew Festival as one of the top ten winter events in the state according...

In this episode: Joe gets locked out again, we give Joe a mic and a cameraman to interview both middle schoolers and high schoolers...

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.