NEW PROGRAM OFFERS KICK-START TO ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES

A new entrepreneurship program, created as a collaboration between several local entities, celebrated the conclusion of its successful first semester on Monday.

EVENTS IN THE SHIRES: DEC

It doesn't matter if it's a cold -18 degree day in the middle of winter or a steamy humid day in July...the Shires is always on the go...

PLAYJoe FreyDecember 20, 2017Southern Vermont College, Bennington, Vermont, Shires, Shires of Vermont, Wilmington

CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES IN THE SHIRES

ARTS & CULTUREJoe FreyDecember 19, 2017The Shires of Vermont, Bennington, Manchester, Harvest, Summit, Baptist, Catholic, Christmas, Holiday

A Fresh Take on Old Spirits: This SOB's Revolutionary Distillery Story

It's fun when a company's name allows you to play with words and puns. Like getting our audience's attention by titling this article "This SOBs Revolutionary Distillery Story" in honor of our local distillery, Spirits of Old Bennington (SOB - get it?).

DRINKMatt HarringtonDecember 13, 2017Spirits of Old Bennington, SOB, Distillery, Old Bennington

3 Local Shires-Inspired Cocktails To Get You Through the Holidays

EATMatt HarringtonDecember 13, 2017Safford Mills Inn, Barrows House, Bourbon, Tequila, Bulleit

Not Your Grandma's Innkeeper! The Bromley Mountain Innkeeper's Race Series

The Bromley Mountain Innkeepers Race Series wants you! Requirements? A competitive streak and desire to get on the mountain every Wednesday! Check and check!

PLAYJoe FreyDecember 13, 2017Play, Bromley, Skiing, Ski, Innkeeper, Grandma, Race

EVENTS IN THE SHIRES: DEC 14-20

It doesn't matter if it's a cold -18 degree day in the middle of winter or a steamy humid day in July...the Shires is always on the go...

PLAYJoe FreyDecember 13, 2017Southern Vermont College, Bennington, Vermont, Shires, Shires of Vermont, Wilmington

A TRADITION RETURNED: COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING

A tradition returned on Wednesday night as scores of people turned out for the community tree lighting at the Vermont Veterans' Home.

EVENTS IN THE SHIRES: DEC 7-13

It doesn't matter if it's a cold -18 degree day in the middle of winter or a steamy humid day in July...the Shires is always on the go...

PLAYJoe FreyDecember 6, 2017Southern Vermont College, Bennington, Vermont, Shires, Shires of Vermont, Wilmington

EVENTS IN THE SHIRES: NOV. 30-DEC 6

It doesn't matter if it's a cold -18 degree day in the middle of winter or a steamy humid day in July...the Shires is always on the go...

PLAYJoe FreyNovember 29, 2017Southern Vermont College, Bennington, Vermont, Shires, Shires of Vermont, Wilmington

EVERYTHING YOU MUST DO LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Snowdrops on VT (rein)deer and whiskers on kittens, bright downtown holiday lights and warm Shires-made mittens. Local shop...

PLAYMatt HarringtonNovember 29, 2017Shires of Vermont, Christmas, snowball bazaar, holiday, bennington museum, hildene, elf express

EVENTS IN THE SHIRES: NOV. 15-23

It doesn't matter if it's a cold -18 degree day in the middle of winter or a steamy humid day in July...the Shires is always on the go...

PLAYJoe FreyNovember 15, 2017Southern Vermont College, Bennington, Vermont, Shires, Shires of Vermont, Wilmington

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MATT HARRINGTON NAMED VERMONT BUSINESS MAGAZINE RISING STAR

Executive Director Matt Harrington of Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce located in Bennington, VT was named a Vermont Rising Star...

BUSINESSJoe FreyNovember 13, 2017bennington, chamber, Vermont Business Magazine, Rising Stars

EVENTS IN THE SHIRES: NOV. 8-15

It doesn't matter if it's a cold -18 degree day in the middle of winter or a steamy humid day in July...the Shires is always on the go...

PLAYJoe FreyNovember 8, 2017Southern Vermont College, Bennington, Vermont, Shires, Shires of Vermont, Wilmington

SO. VT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE CEDS FUNDED

(CEDS) for the Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone has been approved and awarded short term planning funds by the US...

TOP 10 MUST WATCH VT LEGISLATIVE LIST 2018

We recently hosted our annual Legislative Luncheon at the Career Development Center with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce...

FALL FUN UNDER THE STARS ROCK N BREWS DRAWS 300 TO SVC

Beneath the stars, music fans and home-brew fans came together for the first installment of the Rock-N-Brews concert series...

TRUST - A MATTER OF COMPETENCY & CHARACTER

Trust. It can be a tricky thing. We can think we’re building good trust and credibility over time with our daily work...

BUSINESSMatt HarringtonOctober 9, 2017trust, character, competency, column, Always Onward, Matt Harrington

KEY INITIATIVES HEADING INTO THE FALL

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...

WHAT’S THE REAL SECRET TO LOSING WEIGHT AND IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH?

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.”

Bennington Area Chamber serving The Shires of VermontSeptember 14, 2017