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Vermont Top 10 Winter Events: call for nominations!

April 18, 2019

Nominate Your Favorites for Top 10 Winter Events 2019-2020! Annually, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce features the state’s best activities…

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Sugarbush Magazine

Marketing Opportunity: Sugarbush Magazine 2019/20

April 18, 2019

Sugarbush is getting ready to publish the 2019/20 issue of Sugarbush Magazine.  Once again, they are offering a 10% discount…

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Search for new Executive Director is underway!

March 19, 2019

As reported via email on February 28th, the MRVCC Executive Director, Jasmine Bigelow is moving on at the end of…

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Peter MacLaren is 2019 Vermont Innkeeper of the Year!

March 14, 2019

Exciting News for our community!  The Mad River Valley’s Peter MacLaren, of West Hill House B&B, is selected as the…

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Registration Open: Vermont Tourism Summit

February 20, 2019

The Vermont Tourism Summit, one of the largest gatherings of tourism professionals in the state, is in South Burlington on…

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Results: Vermont Small Business Economic Outlook Survey

February 20, 2019

141 Vermont businesses from diverse industries completed the latest semi-annual economic survey in January regarding the outlook of Vermont’s small-…

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Ride to Ski: Our FREE MRV Bus

January 23, 2019

Get around the Mad River Valley on the GMT Bus, our FREE winter-seasonal bus service, operated by Green Mountain Transit. Daily…

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Marketing Assets for Mad River Valley Businesses

January 17, 2019

Hey there Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce members!  We can’t say it enough… your support and membership investment helps…

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Joan Gorman celebration

Congratulations, Joan!

January 16, 2019

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us at Mad River Glen on January 15th!  Thank you…

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MRV Next Steps for Housing: Survey

January 16, 2019

The Mad River Valley Planning District has put together a survey on Housing to be completed prior to the MRV…

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Sugarbush Announces Wall of Fame!

January 15, 2019

In celebration of their Diamond Jubilee Anniversary, Sugarbush Resort announces the opening of the nominating period for the Sugarbush Wall…

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Memory Tree

Thank you for making the Mad River Valley Memory Tree a success!

January 9, 2019

There are two things we do on a regular basis here at the Chamber: 1. Solve Problems. 2. Make Connections.…

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2017 Tourism Benchmark Study Results

January 9, 2019

The State of Vermont has released the results of its 2017 Tourism Benchmark Study.  The impact of tourism on Vermont’s…

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Mad Marathon Makes Runner’s World Bucket List!

January 8, 2019

For the 2nd year in a row, our own Mad Marathon was named to Runner’s World’s TEN BUCKET LIST MARATHONS…

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Ride the LOVE Bus!

January 6, 2019

Enjoy a romantic evening out with your sweetheart, and let the LOVE BUS drive! Our FREE Mad River Valley bus…

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Marketing Opportunity: ABC22 / FOX44 / mychamplainvalley.com

December 11, 2018

The folks at ABC22 / FOX44, and mychamplainvalley.com have offered us an opportunity to put together a ‘Visit the Mad…

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Vermont Ski and Ride magazine

Marketing Opportunity: VT Ski + Ride

December 9, 2018

Have you seen the Holiday edition of VT Ski + Ride magazine?  The editorial is a 60-year retrospective of Sugarbush,…

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Sugarbush Festival of Lights & Memory Tree

December 3, 2018

The Sugarbush Festival of Lights is a Mad River Valley holiday tradition!  Businesses and residents in the Mad River Valley…

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Marketing Opportunity: Ride-the-Bus Punch Pass

November 2, 2018

Promote your business {for free!} to GMT Bus riders this winter! For the 3rd year, the Mad River Valley Chamber…

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Benefit of Membership: Health Insurance Plans!

October 31, 2018

We are excited to announce that Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce member businesses, with between 1 and 100 employees,…

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Now Accepting 2019 Event Grant Applications

October 30, 2018

We love events in the Mad River Valley!  They introduce new people to our special place, create a vibrant environment,…

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Country Christmas in the Mad River Valley

Participate in Country Christmas 2018 – 20th Anniversary Event!

October 30, 2018

The first few flakes of snow have drifted down and winter is right around the corner. With the early days…

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Vote for Mad River Valley for USA Todays 10 Best Awards

Vote for Mad River Valley!

October 28, 2018

We’ve got two local businesses up for USA Today’s 10 BEST ‘Readers Choice’ awards!  Let’s show them some love, and…

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Beer is here! Lawson’s Finest Liquids is Open!

October 25, 2018

Sean and Karen Lawson have announced the official opening of Lawson’s Finest Liquids‘ brewery, taproom, and retail store at 155…

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Marketing Opportunity: VT Ski + Ride

October 17, 2018

The Holiday edition of VT Ski + Ride magazine will feature the Mad River Valley!  The editorial will be a…

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MRV Community Forum: A Conversation with the Ski Industry

October 11, 2018

The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce presents a new community conversation series! A groundswell of positive energy is spreading…

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Did you miss out on our business roundtable with Vermont Main Street Alliance?

October 11, 2018

On October 2nd, we hosted Molly Gleason from Vermont Main Street Alliance (MSA-VT), for our monthly ‘Coffee & Conversation’ event.…

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Vermont Adaptive Announces a New $1.7 Million Facility at Sugarbush

October 11, 2018

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports has announced that the organization is officially underway with the final phases of its Home…

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Sponsorship Opportunity: Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame Induction of Peter Oliver

October 11, 2018

The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum is excited to be awarding the Paul Robbins Journalism Award to Peter Oliver this year…

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Results of Business Economic Survey

September 21, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date:               August 27, 2018 Contact:         Jennifer Krause Phone:            802-878-1963 E-mail:            Jennifer@dh-cpa.com WILLISTON, Vt., August 27, 2018 – Over 140…

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Vermont Barns & Bridges Festival is this weekend!

September 12, 2018

It’s here!  It’s here!  The 1st Annual Vermont Barns & Bridges Festival is this weekend — September 14, 15 &…

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Sugarbush Season Passes! Discount for Chamber Members.

August 26, 2018

Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce Member Benefit: Get a Discount on your Sugarbush Season’s Pass! Get ready for ski…

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Annual Meeting 2018: Details

August 5, 2018

Please join us for the 2018 Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce ANNUAL MEETING & CELEBRATION! Thursday, September 6 at…

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Marketing Opportunity: Boston Herald

July 25, 2018

Hi everyone! We’re working with our friends at the Boston Herald on a special Mad River Valley coop in the…

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Save the Date for our 2018 Annual Meeting & Celebration!

July 18, 2018

Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce Members, Please SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, for a fun evening, including a…

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Warren 4th of July Parade & Festivities!

June 27, 2018

It’s here!  For the 70th consecutive year, we celebrate our independence with Warren’s famous wild, wacky, and wickedly fun parade,street dance, and…

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MAD RIVER TASTE WEEK: A New Summer Event Featuring Tours, Tastings, and Teachings

April 19, 2018

Mad River Food Hub announces Mad River Taste Week, a 7-day celebration of the food and beverage makers and growers…

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New Fall Event Announced: Vermont Barns & Bridges Festival

March 21, 2018

Valley Arts and the Mad River Valley community announce the first annual Vermont Barns & Bridges Festival will take place…

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Mad Marathon Makes the Bucket List

March 8, 2018

Runner’s World has published the top 10 Bucket List Marathons to run in 2018, and the Mad Marathon made the…

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New Member Services Coordinator Joins the Chamber

October 30, 2017

The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Ginger Berkelhamer has joined the staff as the…

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Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce Announces Strategic Plan

June 2, 2017

Anyone who has spent time in the Mad River Valley knows this is a unique and wonderful place.  With its…

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