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The Lake Champlain Chamber (LCC), through its destination marketing division Hello Burlington, announced the launch of a Regional Talent Attraction Initiative…

We believe every young person deserves someone in their corner. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH & VT, we create and support evidence-based mentoring…

The Lake Champlain Chamber announced the launch of Downtown Business Alliance (DBA), a new advocacy and engagement initiative dedicated to strengthening…

The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County provides free, evidence-based recovery support services for individuals and families affected by substance…

GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) today announced it has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with the U.S. Department of Commerce to accelerate research…

GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a multi-year partnership with ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (ECHO) to support ECHO’s STEM Outreach…

LCC’s advocacy team reached out to candidates for seats within Chittenden County with an online questionnaire.

Hundreds of community members gathered at Hula to support LaunchVT’s 2026 cohort at Demo Night, the program’s annual pitch competition and celebration…

The Lake Champlain Chamber celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Champlain Class of 2026 on June 9, welcoming 30 emerging leaders into the program's…

Last week, we covered the top ten trends of the 2026 legislative session, which was a 10,000-foot view of what happened. Now, with the final fall of the…

Lake Champlain Chamber receives $150,000 through the GROW grant to attract, welcome, and retain new residents in Northwest Vermont. Learn how the effort…

The Vermont legislature is on track to adjourn sometime soon. How soon? It’s hard to say. Could be tonight or early tomorrow morning. However, this year’s…

Get ready for the most exciting night in Vermont entrepreneurship! Each year, hundreds of community members gather at Hula to support LaunchVT’s cohort…

In Overtime… We’re wrapping up week 19 of what is typically an 18-week session. Legislators are tired, fried, and ready for adjournment, hopefully next…

This is not an adjournment update. You read this update consistently, though, right? So you knew that it would never be the 15th. So, when will it…

This session is defined by "The Great Correction." From land use to education, lawmakers are spending 2026 undoing or overhauling the very policies they…

We’re in week 16 of… how many? As we all flip a page in our calendar this morning to welcome the month of May, those commuting to the State House wonder…

In physics, the three-body problem describes how the gravitational interactions of two celestial bodies can be predicted; however, if a third body is present,…

Hello Burlington, the tourism division of the Lake Champlain Chamber, today announced the rollout of Don’t Dream It B. It, a comprehensive marketing effort…

We’ll also look at how some legislators are still pushing to fund, not fix, structural problems by creating new taxes on higher earners. Two issues are…

We’ll also look at how some legislators are still pushing to fund, not fix, structural problems by creating new taxes on higher earners. Two issues are…

The theme of the week is punting. That’s not something of note to a typical observer of politics, and not entirely a value statement, just a fact; however,…

Get the latest State House updates from Week 11 of Vermont’s 2026 legislative session, including policy developments impacting businesses and employers.

Explore Week 10 Vermont legislative news, advocacy efforts, and policy updates from the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce.

Explore Week 9 legislative developments, education reform updates, and Vermont policy news impacting businesses and communities statewide.

Join Leadership Champlain’s Class of 2027 to build leadership skills, expand your network, and engage with Vermont’s business community.

Learn about Vermont Stage’s impact on the region through professional theater productions, arts education, and community storytelling initiatives.

Read Week 8 advocacy updates from the Vermont legislative session, including policy changes, economic issues, and priorities for businesses statewide.

Saint Michael’s College and the Lake Champlain Chamber partner on the SMC Co-op program to connect students with Vermont employers and career opportunities.

Entrepreneurs across Vermont are invited to apply for the 2026 LaunchVT Accelerator and gain expert guidance, networking, and startup resources.

Stay informed on Vermont Statehouse activity with Week 7 advocacy insights, legislative updates, and business community priorities from LCC.

Noragh Devlin joins LaunchVT to strengthen Vermont’s startup ecosystem and help entrepreneurs build high-growth businesses across the state.

Follow Week 6 legislative developments, policy discussions, and advocacy efforts affecting Vermont businesses, employers, and economic growth.

Stay up to date with Week 5 legislative developments, policy discussions, and advocacy efforts impacting Vermont businesses and economic growth.

Explore Week 4 legislative highlights, advocacy efforts, and policy discussions shaping Vermont’s business climate and economic future.

Catch up on Week 3 of Vermont’s 2026 legislative session with updates on business, workforce, housing, health care, and economic policy issues.

Explore Week 2 advocacy highlights, legislative priorities, and policy updates from the Lake Champlain Chamber shaping Vermont’s business environment.

The Lake Champlain Chamber welcomes new 2026 Board of Directors members and leadership dedicated to advancing Vermont’s business community.

Explore the latest 2026 advocacy and legislative updates impacting Vermont businesses, employers, and economic growth across the state.

Learn more about Mari Breen Palace and her contributions to the Lake Champlain Chamber’s mission supporting growth and community leadership.

Find festive 2025 holiday offers, local shopping deals, and member perks from the Lake Champlain Chamber business community.

Read highlights from the Lake Champlain Chamber Legislative Speed Networking series connecting Vermont business leaders with state legislators.

Read the latest Vermont advocacy and policy updates impacting businesses, employers, and economic growth from the Chamber team.

Learn about Lake Champlain Chamber awards recognizing leadership, entrepreneurship, and achievements within Vermont’s vibrant business community.

Alex Bunten of the Lake Champlain Chamber was selected for ACCE’s prestigious Talent Development Fellowship to strengthen Vermont’s workforce pipeline.

The Lake Champlain Chamber welcomes the Leadership Champlain Class of 2026, a cohort of emerging leaders committed to strengthening Vermont communities.