Frequently Asked Questions

The Lake Champlain Chamber is a non-profit membership organization focused on advocacy, workforce and economic development, networking opportunities, and benefits for our members and their employees.

We focus our work on Northwest Vermont. Most of our member businesses are located in Chittenden, Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille and Addison counties.

We welcome any organization that sees value in what we do. Learn more about joining the Chamber to get started.

The Lake Champlain Chamber was founded in 1910. Visit our history page to learn more about our work over the past century and beyond.

Any business or organization looking to connect with the community and customers, support economic development in our region, and gain access to member benefits and perks.

Membership is calculated based on your organization's number of employees. Non-profit organizations receive a discount. Review our membership options to find the right level for your organization.

LCC members access a wide range of exclusive benefits — from insurance options and ski passes to networking opportunities and advocacy representation. Explore member benefits to see everything that's included.

It's easy — complete our membership form to join today.

Non-profit organizations have many reasons to join the Chamber and are welcome to do so. We do not offer individual memberships, but companies with just one employee may join.

A portion of your membership may be deducted as an ordinary business expense. Please consult your tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

You can log in to the Member Portal at any time to update your contact information and profile. Contact us if you need assistance.

The Chamber hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year — from networking mixers and educational seminars to signature annual events. See an overview of our events or browse our full events calendar.

Many of our events are open to non-members. Each event registration page indicates whether the event is open to the public or restricted to members.

Cancellation policies vary by event. Please refer to the cancellation policy listed on each event's registration page.

We'd love to work with you. Explore sponsorship and partnership opportunities or contact us to start the conversation.

Leadership Champlain is a professional development and community engagement program of the Lake Champlain Chamber. Its mission is to foster growth and leadership in professionals who will serve our community now and in the future.

The program consists of retreats, full-day seminars, service projects, discussion groups, and community tours running from September to June.

Participants meet monthly to explore critical community issues, examine themselves as leaders, and build relationships of trust and understanding. Learn more about Leadership Champlain and apply.

BYP is a workforce retention program that provides over 1,500 young professionals with educational, leadership, and networking opportunities. Growing and retaining Vermont's workforce depends on giving young professionals the connections and tools to thrive. Learn more about BYP and get involved.

LaunchVT accelerates outstanding early-stage, Vermont-based startups with world-class business curricula, networking opportunities, and industry-specific mentorship to help their ventures scale. We fuel the future of Vermont's entrepreneurship ecosystem. Learn more about LaunchVT.

The Lake Champlain Chamber is the voice of Vermont business. Our advocacy team represents members at the local, state, and federal level — tracking hundreds of proposals, keeping businesses informed, and offering expert insight to policymakers.

We also represent our region on rule-making and regulations, advocate for members when engaging with agencies and departments, and develop policy priorities to help grow our regional economy. See what we're working on.

Volunteers help us take our work further. Explore ways to get involved and find the right opportunity for you.