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SUMMARY:Clearing The Smoke – Fire & Safety Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Safety is always the top priority for Mad River Valley businesses—and for good reason. Business owners care deeply about the well-being of their guests\, employees\, and neighbors. At the same time\, understanding and navigating fire and life safety rules can be challenging. Codes are complex\, interpretations can vary\, and it’s not always clear what is required\, what is recommended\, and how best to plan for compliance in a way that is both safe and sustainable. \nIn an effort to “clear up the smoke\,” the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fire & Life Safety Roundtable on: \n📅 Wednesday\, January 7🕞 3:30–5:00 pm📍 Yestermorrow Design/Build School Campus \nThis roundtable is designed to create an open\, respectful\, and informative conversation between business owners and state public safety officials—focused on clarity\, consistency\, and shared goals. \nFeatured Speakers\nThe discussion will feature: \n\n\nLandon A. Wheeler\, Deputy DirectorVermont Department of Public Safety – Division of Fire Safety \n\n\nBen Moffatt\, Regional ManagerWaterbury Regional Office\, Department of Public Safety \n\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Eric Friedman\, Executive Director of the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce. \nWhat We’ll Be Talking About\nAcross the Mad River Valley\, businesses of all sizes—inns\, restaurants\, lodges\, contractors and property managers—are navigating how best to meet safety standards while remaining financially viable and operationally stable. This roundtable is not about blame or complaints; it’s about understanding\, communication\, and problem-solving. \nTopics we hope to explore together include: \n\n\nUnderstanding the codesHow fire and life safety regulations are structured\, what they’re intended to accomplish\, and how they are applied in real-world settings. \n\n\nClarity around expectationsHow inspections work\, what business owners should expect during and after an inspection\, and how to interpret findings and next steps. \n\n\nConsistency and continuityHow inspections may differ over time or between inspectors\, and how businesses can better plan for long-term compliance. \n\n\nPractical pathways to complianceDiscussing approaches that prioritize safety while recognizing the realities of historic buildings\, small-scale operations\, and seasonal businesses. \n\n\nPreserving what makes Vermont specialExploring how safety upgrades can coexist with the historic\, rustic character that defines many Mad River Valley properties and attracts visitors. \n\n\nCreating a level playing fieldUnderstanding how safety oversight applies across different types of lodging and visitor accommodations. \n\n\nWhy This Matters\nA strong Mad River Valley depends on businesses that are safe\, resilient\, and able to thrive. When rules are clearly understood and applied consistently\, business owners can plan ahead\, make smart investments\, and focus on delivering great experiences to residents and visitors alike. \nThis roundtable is an opportunity to ask questions\, hear directly from state officials\, and build a shared understanding that supports public safety\, business sustainability\, and the long-term health of our local economy. \nWe encourage business owners\, property managers\, and anyone navigating fire and life safety regulations to attend and take part in this important conversation. \nLet’s clear up the smoke—together.
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LOCATION:Yestermorrow Design/Build School\, 7865 Main Street\, Waitsfield\, 05673
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SUMMARY:Monthly Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Marketing Workshops\nLevel up your marketing game—one month at a time. As a Mad River Valley Chamber member\, you have access to a unique resource designed to give your business a competitive edge: Monthly Marketing Workshops. These sessions are practical\, approachable\, and packed with tools you can use right away to grow your business. What to Expect Held on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM\, our workshops cover the full spectrum of marketing\, including: Social media strategy & content creation Email marketing campaigns Website design and optimization tips Creative branding approaches Real-time Q&A to tackle your unique challenges \nLed by Brittany Winfield\, Chief Inspiration Officer of The Winfield Creative\, these workshops are built to spark new ideas and give you actionable next steps. With over 10 years of marketing experience\, an MBA from Champlain College\, and a passion for helping businesses shine online\, Brittany brings both expertise and energy to every session. Easy to Join No registration required—just drop in and join the conversation: \nJoin via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hmt-dvim-cvg\nCall-in PIN: 703922603# \nMissed a session? No problem. Every workshop is recorded and archived on our YouTube Marketing Playlist  for on-demand viewing. You’ll also find downloadable E-Books that make it easy to reference key insights anytime. \nWhy It Matters\nThis isn’t just about marketing tips—it’s about building a culture of collaboration and community. Thanks to our partnership with Brittany\, the Chamber is also: Hosting a monthly consultation with our various Sector Groups to align efforts. Providing business owner trainings that strengthen the Valley’s collective marketing power. Developing a tracking system to evaluate and improve results over time. The Monthly Marketing Workshops are a powerful member benefit and a great example of how the MRV Chamber is stepping up to give local businesses the tools they need to thrive.
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SUMMARY:Mad Mingle Chamber Mixer
DESCRIPTION:John Morris\, brewmaster at Cousin’s Brewing Co. \n\nMark your calendar! Our next Mad River Valley Chamber Mad Mingle Mixer is coming up on Thursday\, January 15\, from 5–7 PM\, and it’s a two-location happening at Cousin’s Brewing Company and the MRV Chamber Welcome Center — and we’d love to see you there. \nIt’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow business owners and colleagues after the busy holiday season. Come enjoy great company\, tasty snacks\, and a sampling of Cousin’s Brewing Company’s latest offerings\, all while catching up with familiar faces and meeting some new ones from around the Valley. \nPlease RSVP by January 9 so we can roll out the welcome mat. Just send a quick email to info@madrivervalley.comand let us know who’ll be joining us from your business. \nAs always\, Mad Mingle Mixers are about keeping things fun\, easy\, and focused on the connections that make our community so special. We hope you can join us — it won’t be the same without you! \nWarmly\,
URL:https://mrvvillage.com/event/mad-mingle-chamber-mixer-4/
LOCATION:Cousin’s Brewing Comopany\, Rt 100/Rt 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
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SUMMARY:MRV Chamber Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mad River of Valley Chamber of Commerce board meets every other month throughout the year. All chamber members in good standing are encouraged to attend board meetings. \nExecutive Committee \n\nSean Kramer – Chair\,  – 1824 House Inn\nAnna Nasset– Vice-Chair\, Executive Committee – Stand Up Resources\nMimi Buttenheim– Treasurer; Executive Committee – Mad River Distillers\nMary Tuthill – Secretary; Executive Committee  – Cabot Creamery\n\nBoard Members \n\nKim Donahue– Inn at the Round barn Farm\nSusan Edwards – Waitsfield Wash Company\nJohn Bleh – Sugarbush\nEd Read – Mad River Property Management\nMatt Lillard – Mad River Glen\nRoger Nishi – -Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom\nAron Shea – Shea Property Services
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LOCATION:MRV Chamber Welcome Center\, 9 Route 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
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SUMMARY:MRV Chamber Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mad River of Valley Chamber of Commerce board meets every other month throughout the year. All chamber members in good standing are encouraged to attend board meetings. \nExecutive Committee \n\nSean Kramer – Chair\,  – 1824 House Inn\nAnna Nasset– Vice-Chair\, Executive Committee – Stand Up Resources\nMimi Buttenheim– Treasurer; Executive Committee – Mad River Distillers\nMary Tuthill – Secretary; Executive Committee  – Cabot Creamery\n\nBoard Members \n\nKim Donahue– Inn at the Round barn Farm\nSusan Edwards – Waitsfield Wash Company\nJohn Bleh – Sugarbush\nEd Read – Mad River Property Management\nMatt Lillard – Mad River Glen\nRoger Nishi – -Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom\nAron Shea – Shea Property Services
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LOCATION:MRV Chamber Welcome Center\, 9 Route 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
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SUMMARY:STAND UP FOR SAFETY WORKSHOPS
DESCRIPTION:In the Mad River Valley\, we believe that everyone — whether they live here\, work here\, or visit — deserves to feel safe. To support that vision the chamber’s is launching a new series of Stand Up for Safety workshops designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or well-being of themselves\, their co-workers\, or their guests. \nThese interactive sessions will equip front-line staff with practical tools to: \n\nRecognize signs of harm\, harassment\, or exploitation\nRespond appropriately and safely when concerns arise\nConnect individuals in need with the right support services\n\nThe workshops are approachable\, hands-on\, and rooted in real-world hospitality settings — from restaurants and inns to shops and recreation businesses. While the curriculum is still being finalized\, the goal is clear: to ensure the Mad River Valley remains a safe and welcoming place for all. The workshops are organized and facilitated by Anna Nassset Consulting. \nUpcoming Workshops will all take place at the MRV Chamber Welcome Center \n\nJanuary 22 – 10-11 am: Understanding DV\, HT\, and Stalking\nExplore how to identify and respond to domestic violence\, human trafficking\, and stalking in both customers and co-workers\, and learn about available local and national resources.\nApril 7- 10-11 am: Sexual Assault Awareness Month\nLearn to recognize early warning signs of sexual assault\, how to respond to disclosures\, and how to connect survivors with resources and support.\nAugust 5 – 10-11 am: Workplace Culture\nDiscover how to build a supportive workplace culture where all employees feel safe and valued\, through stories\, exercises\, and practical leadership strategies.\nBack in October 22  GBV Bystander Training was offered\nWe learned the basics of gender-based violence prevention\, including the 4D’s of bystander intervention\, and how to empower yourself and others to make a difference.\n\nA Community Commitment\n“Hospitality is the backbone of the Mad River Valley’s economy and culture\,” said Eric Friedman\, Executive Director of the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce. “By giving our front-line staff the tools and confidence to recognize and respond to difficult situations\, we’re not just protecting individuals — we’re strengthening the fabric of our community and ensuring the Valley remains a safe\, welcoming place for everyone.” \nAbout Stand Up for Safety\nA collaboration between local businesses\, resorts\, and organizations committed to standing up to gender-based violence and fostering a culture of care in the Mad River Valley. \nFor more information about the workshops\, or to learn how your business can get involved\, please contact info@madriverrvalley.com and/or visit www.madrivervalley.com/stand-up-for-safety \n 
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