BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lake Champlain Chamber - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Lake Champlain Chamber X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lccvermont.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lake Champlain Chamber REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004231-1679421600-1679428800@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-03-21/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20230315T132207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T132207Z UID:10004413-1679400000-1679403600@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Unlocking the Secrets to Starting Your Own Restaurant DESCRIPTION:This webinar is loaded with best practices for how to run a small business from the perspective of someone who lives it daily. George Sales is sharing lessons learned from his journey of planning\, executing\, and running a restaurant in a small town in VT. URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/unlocking-the-secrets-to-starting-your-own-restaurant/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont SCORE":MAILTO:champlain.valley@scorevolunteer.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20201008T124549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T124549Z UID:10004092-1679387400-1679401800@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:REV2020: Power to Renew DESCRIPTION:REV2020 promises to be our best conference yet. Taking place in virtual sessions throughout the fall\, REV’s annual forum convenes hundreds of leaders for policy discussions and deep dives into the most important issues facing renewable energy today. \nLearn more and register today: www.revconference.org \nREV2020: Power to Renew will take place virtually with morning sessions throughout the fall:\n•October 21: Connectivity\, featuring FERC Commissioner Richard Glick\n•November 18: Resilience\, featuring Kelly Speakes-Backman\, CEO of the US Energy Storage Association\n•December 2: Moving Forward\, featuring Secretary Kathleen Theoharides\, Massachusetts Executive Office on Energy and Environment\n•December 9: Equity\, featuring Coreina Chan\, Principal in the Electricity Lab at the Rocky Mountain Institute URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/rev2020-power-to-renew/2023-03-21/ LOCATION:VT\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MASTER-REV2020-sessions-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="3917":MAILTO:info@revermont.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002544-1678960800-1678968000@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-03-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20230315T131347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T131347Z UID:10004412-1678878000-1678885200@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Queen CITY BNI Visitor's Day DESCRIPTION:Queen City BNI\, a local chapter of the international business networking organization invites you to connect with Vermont business professionals at their annual Visitor’s Day on March 15\, 2023 from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm at Contois Auditorium in Burlington. \nThe group focuses on generating business revenue through referral networking and relationship marketing\, with a motto of “Givers Gain®.” Queen City BNI meets weekly on Wednesdays in Burlington\, but the group is composed of top professionals from all across the state\, including Jay Cummings of People’s Trust Company in Saint Albans and Mollie Lannen of CW Creative in Barre. Recently\, Queen City BNI surpassed $6.5 million in chapter earnings since its foundation in 2016 and is currently ranked as number one in the state among eleven total chapters in Vermont. \nQueen City BNI is hosting an upcoming visitor’s day for businesses of all industries. This includes\, but is not limited to: attorneys\, retail shop owners\, tradespeople\, and wellness instructors\, and business & life coaches. \nWednesday\, March 15\, 2023\n11:15 am – 1:00 pm\nContois Auditorium in City Hall\n149 Church Street\, Burlington URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/queen-city-bni-visitors-day/ LOCATION:Contois Auditorium\, 149 Church St\, Burlington\, 05401 CATEGORIES:Burlington Young Professional Event,Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Visitors-Day-March-15th.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="BNI Vermont":MAILTO:Vickie@BNIVermont.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004230-1678816800-1678824000@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-03-14/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20221220T171936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T201921Z UID:10003869-1678692600-1678698000@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:LCC 2023 Legislative Breakfast Series DESCRIPTION:We’re back in-person! Lake Champlain Chamber is pleased to announce that we’ll resume our long-standing Legislative Breakfast series\, sponsored by New England Federal Credit Union. \n\nFebruary 6\, 7:30 – 9am at Hula\nMarch 13\,  7:30 – 9am at The Flynn URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/lcc-legislative-breakfast-series/2023-03-13/ CATEGORIES:Chamber Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LCC_011_21_LaChaCha_Pattern_Art_v1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Chamber":MAILTO:vermont@vermont.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002543-1678356000-1678363200@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-03-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004229-1678212000-1678219200@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-03-07/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002542-1677751200-1677758400@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-03-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004228-1677607200-1677614400@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-02-28/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002541-1677146400-1677153600@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-02-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004227-1677002400-1677009600@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-02-21/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20201008T124549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T124549Z UID:10004091-1676968200-1676982600@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:REV2020: Power to Renew DESCRIPTION:REV2020 promises to be our best conference yet. Taking place in virtual sessions throughout the fall\, REV’s annual forum convenes hundreds of leaders for policy discussions and deep dives into the most important issues facing renewable energy today. \nLearn more and register today: www.revconference.org \nREV2020: Power to Renew will take place virtually with morning sessions throughout the fall:\n•October 21: Connectivity\, featuring FERC Commissioner Richard Glick\n•November 18: Resilience\, featuring Kelly Speakes-Backman\, CEO of the US Energy Storage Association\n•December 2: Moving Forward\, featuring Secretary Kathleen Theoharides\, Massachusetts Executive Office on Energy and Environment\n•December 9: Equity\, featuring Coreina Chan\, Principal in the Electricity Lab at the Rocky Mountain Institute URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/rev2020-power-to-renew/2023-02-21/ LOCATION:VT\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MASTER-REV2020-sessions-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="3917":MAILTO:info@revermont.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20230215T120931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T120931Z UID:10003886-1676568600-1676574000@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Business Tax Planning Tips DESCRIPTION:Take the edge off of tax season with the Business Tax Planning Tips workshop. We will cover a number of small business tax topics including: \n– Understanding the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction\n– Choosing the right operating entity\n– Depreciation options for new equipment and vehicles\n– Retirement plan options\n– Various tax planning strategies for small business owners \nYou will walk away with a better understanding of the options available to help mitigate the tax burden so you can keep your cool when tax season comes around. Do your future self a favor and register for the free Business Tax Planning Tips workshop now! URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/business-tax-planning-tips/ LOCATION:virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont SCORE":MAILTO:champlain.valley@scorevolunteer.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002540-1676541600-1676548800@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-02-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004226-1676397600-1676404800@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-02-14/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002539-1675936800-1675944000@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-02-09/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004225-1675792800-1675800000@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-02-07/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T090000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20221220T171936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T201921Z UID:10003868-1675668600-1675674000@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:LCC 2023 Legislative Breakfast Series DESCRIPTION:We’re back in-person! Lake Champlain Chamber is pleased to announce that we’ll resume our long-standing Legislative Breakfast series\, sponsored by New England Federal Credit Union. \n\nFebruary 6\, 7:30 – 9am at Hula\nMarch 13\,  7:30 – 9am at The Flynn URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/lcc-legislative-breakfast-series/2023-02-06/ CATEGORIES:Chamber Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LCC_011_21_LaChaCha_Pattern_Art_v1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Chamber":MAILTO:vermont@vermont.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002538-1675332000-1675339200@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-02-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004224-1675188000-1675195200@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-01-31/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002537-1674727200-1674734400@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-01-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20230124T171539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T171539Z UID:10003884-1674667800-1674673200@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Make a Difference\, Mentor a Small Business Owner DESCRIPTION:The Vermont SCORE chapter and the Vermont Small Business Administration are seeking experienced small business professionals who want to help other small businesses succeed. \nSCORE mentoring is a free service offered by a network of more than 10\,000 volunteers from across the country. Mentors help small business owners start\, grow and achieve new levels of success by providing experience\, best practices and small business advice. \nThe volunteers of SCORE are the primary reason for the organization’s success. Since 1964\, SCORE has educated and mentored more than 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs. Make a meaningful difference in a business owner’s life by giving time and experience. URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/make-a-difference-mentor-a-small-business-owner/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont SCORE":MAILTO:champlain.valley@scorevolunteer.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004223-1674583200-1674590400@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-01-24/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230121T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20201008T124549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T124549Z UID:10004090-1674289800-1674304200@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:REV2020: Power to Renew DESCRIPTION:REV2020 promises to be our best conference yet. Taking place in virtual sessions throughout the fall\, REV’s annual forum convenes hundreds of leaders for policy discussions and deep dives into the most important issues facing renewable energy today. \nLearn more and register today: www.revconference.org \nREV2020: Power to Renew will take place virtually with morning sessions throughout the fall:\n•October 21: Connectivity\, featuring FERC Commissioner Richard Glick\n•November 18: Resilience\, featuring Kelly Speakes-Backman\, CEO of the US Energy Storage Association\n•December 2: Moving Forward\, featuring Secretary Kathleen Theoharides\, Massachusetts Executive Office on Energy and Environment\n•December 9: Equity\, featuring Coreina Chan\, Principal in the Electricity Lab at the Rocky Mountain Institute URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/rev2020-power-to-renew/2023-01-21/ LOCATION:VT\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MASTER-REV2020-sessions-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="3917":MAILTO:info@revermont.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002536-1674122400-1674129600@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-01-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20230104T203407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T203407Z UID:10003881-1674043200-1674046800@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:2023 Economic and Municipal Market Update DESCRIPTION:Please join Goldman Sachs Asset Management\, the Vermont Department of Labor\, and the Bond Bank for a virtual discussion of the economic outlook for 2023. \nTopics will include an in-depth look at both the municipal bond market as well as Vermont’s economy. This free event will be of interest to individual and institutional investors\, CFOs\, finance directors\, and the general public. \nWHEN\nWednesday\, January 18th \, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:00pm \nSPEAKERS\nSylvia Yeh is co-head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Municipal Fixed Income Business. The Municipal team manages a broad range of fixed-income solutions on behalf of institutional and individual clients. \nPrior to her current role\, Sylvia was head of Municipal Fixed Income for Private Wealth Management in the Investment Management Division. Sylvia worked with high net worth individuals and family offices to construct customized separately managed municipal bond portfolios. Sylvia was a member of the Private Wealth Management Best Execution Committee and served on the Investment Management Division Women’s Network Operating Committee. \nPreviously\, Sylvia spent 13 years as a municipal bond trader and sales person within the Securities Division. Sylvia joined Goldman Sachs in 1999 and was named managing director in 2015. \nSylvia is a member of the Municipal Bond Women’s Club of New York. She earned a BS in Finance from The State University of New York at Albany in 1997. \nKevin Stapleton is an economist and the Assistant Director of Economic and Labor Market Information for the Vermont Department of Labor. In this role he oversees a variety of labor market data programs\, analyzes economic trends\, and travels the state to discuss the Vermont economy. \nIn addition to his work with VDoL\, he holds faculty positions at The University of Vermont and Community College of Vermont where he teaches economics as well as community and international development. \nKevin earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and an Masters in Applied Economics from the University of Vermont. When he’s not working you can find Kevin riding his bike\, running in the woods or watching his 10-year-old daughter do cartwheels. Kevin’s penchant for economics started in the fifth grade when he forgot his lunch money. \nFORMAT\nPresentations followed by a moderated question and answer session. URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/2023-economic-and-municipal-market-update/ LOCATION:Zoom Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/VBB-FinalLogoV1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Bond Bank":MAILTO:michael@vtbondagency.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172857Z UID:10004222-1673978400-1673985600@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP)\, Start Up class has provided top-quality business education to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs since 1989. This semester-long class helps women gain knowledge and build skills in the areas of business operations\, marketing\, and business financials. Using the framework of writing a business plan\, students learn the language of business and graduate armed with the knowledge they need to launch or expand their businesses. \nHow to get started:\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Lisa Wood\, Director\, Women’s Small Business Program\, to learn more and apply: lwood@mercyconnections.org URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/start-up-comprehensive-business-planning-2/2023-01-17/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T092632 CREATED:20210113T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172635Z UID:10002535-1673517600-1673524800@lccvermont.org SUMMARY:Idea to Action! Your 3-Week Roadmap to Self-Employment DESCRIPTION:Are you considering making the leap to self-employment? Got a business idea but not sure if the entrepreneurial life is for you?\nJoin us for Idea to Action\, a three-week course on preparing for life as an entrepreneur\, and find out! \nDATES: Thursdays\, February 11\, 18\, 25 (must attend all three) \nTIME: 10:00 am -12:00 pm URL:https://lccvermont.org/event/idea-to-action-your-3-week-roadmap-to-self-employment-2/2023-01-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Chamber Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lccvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LCC_Icon_Full-Color_RGB-profile-picture-size.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mercy Connections":MAILTO:mstrayerbenton@mercyconnections.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR