Thanking Our Building Bridges Fund Contributors

Thanking Our Building Bridges Fund Contributors

The Vermont Chamber’s Building Bridges Fund helps impacted businesses continue to participate in our advocacy, education, and marketing.

Contributions provide a dual benefit for small businesses and the Vermont Chamber, allowing them to participate in our programming and helping us maintain our powerful advocacy voice which is proven to help move all businesses toward economic recovery.​

The Vermont Chamber extends sincere thanks to all who have contributed our Building Bridges Fund.

Since we launched the fund in 2020, 40 impacted small businesses were helped, 34 Vermont Chamber members contributed, and together, we raised more than $20,000.

Learn more and make your contribution here.

Virtual Policy Series – 2020

Virtual Policy Series (Archive)

We’re connecting our members with Vermont’s influencers.

The Chamber’s Virtual Policy Series connects Vermont lawmakers and the state’s leaders with members for important discussions about the issues of concern to our members. Connect, engage, learn and share during these virtual conversations.

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Government Affairs

Legislative Update – December 14, 2020

The Vermont Chamber’s lobbying team will provide a pre-session legislative update and answer questions about anticipated state and federal legislation impacting Vermont businesses. This is a chance to have your lobbyists answer questions on issues important to you!

Legislative Preview – December 7, 2020

Vermont Public Radio’s Peter Hirschfeld, VTDigger’s Anne Galloway, and Seven Days’ Kevin McCallum will discuss the post-election legislative outlook for 2021, including issues the Legislature is expected to return to or begin work on when the new session begins in January.

Act 250 Reform – November 30, 2020

Natural Resources Board Chair Diane Snelling and Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore will discuss developments related to Act 250, reform progress made during 2020, and expectations for changes in the future. 

Economic Outlook for the Road Ahead – November 23, 2020

Department of Public Service Commissioner June Tierney and Representative Laura Sibilia will discuss broadband investments made in 2020 and expectations for broadband infrastructure improvement in the future. Click on the map to the right to view the distribution of various broadband types in Vermont.

Broadband Now and Beyond – November 16, 2020

Department of Public Service Commissioner June Tierney and Representative Laura Sibilia will discuss broadband investments made in 2020 and expectations for broadband infrastructure improvement in the future. Click on the map to the right to view the distribution of various broadband types in Vermont.

Election Results & Economic Impact – November 9, 2020

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley will discuss election results and the impact of national results on Vermont’s business community. 

The State of Vermont’s Workforce – November 2, 2020

Department of Public Service Commissioner June Tierney and Representative Laura Sibilia will discuss broadband investments made in 2020 and expectations for broadband infrastructure improvement in the future. Click on the map to the right to view the distribution of various broadband types in Vermont.

Elections During a Pandemic – October 26, 2020

Secretary of State Jim Condos will provide an overview of the Secretary of State’s work and discuss navigating Vermont’s election system in 2020.

Congressman Peter Welch – October 19, 2020

Congressman Peter Welch was our first guest in the Virtual Policy Series. He discussed economic relief available for Vermont businesses and federal actions impacting Ver