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View Business Events12th Annual Taste of the Kingdom
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sample custom-created, seasonally-inspired small plates prepared by the region’s top chefs and food producers, as well as a selection of fine local desserts, wine, craft beer, and cider. The evening will also include a silent auction and live music by some of New England’s best talent.
All proceeds will support Green Mountain Farm-to-School and our work to promote the health of Vermont's children and farms. A fundraiser and celebration of local food and drink. In the Foeger Ballroom (located in the Hotel Jay on Tramside). Tickets: Adult $50 | 2 for $85 | Children 15 and Under FREE.
Location: Jay Peak Resort, 830 Jay Peak Rd, Jay, VT
Contact: Jay Peak
Phone: (802) 988-2611
Website: www.jaypeakresort.com
Training -> NORTHEAST KINGDOM BUSINESSBUILDING FAIR
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Open House style business fair. Sign in requested at door - FREE admission. This fair will allow you to talk, one-on-one, with the people, agencies and organizations that can assist you in planning, starting, developing and growing your business.
BUSINESS BUILDING FAIR, 9 a.m.-12 noon - Meet with a variety of regional and state economic development agencies to address and solve the issues and obstacles you face in your business. Click for poster.
Includes FREE workshops:
• 10-10:45 a.m. - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PANEL WITH THE VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, a discussion that will look at strategies that will help you attract and retain employees, including free resources.
• 11-11:45 a.m. - MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS WITH STEVE NICHOLS/NICHOLS COMMUNICATIONS, includes marketing strategies and provides assistance on how you can better promote your business on social media platforms.
Anyone can attend the FREE workshops. To reserve a seat, contact the Northeast Kingdom Chamber at nekinfo@nekchamber.com or 802-748-3678 and we’ll save you a spot. Deciding day of? Sign in at the door.
Followed by the NORTHEAST KINGDOM CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING & BUSINESS CELEBRATION LUNCHEON, 12 noon-1:30 p.m. Moore Community Room. Pre-RSVP Required, $17.
The Northeast Kingdom Chamber could not put on great events like this without the support of our sponsors. Sponsors of this event include Community National Bank, Weidmann and Green Mountain Support Services, plus chamber partnership support from Burke Chamber. To become a sponsor of these events, fill out the BUSINESS BUILDING VENDOR & SPONSOR FORM.
Location: Northern Vermont University-Lyndon ASAC Bldg., College Rd., Lyndon, VT
Contact: Northeast Kingdom Chamber
Phone: 802-748-3678
Email: nekinfo@nekchamber.com
NEK Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Celebration
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2020
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Two of our business luncheons combined into one! Join us.
ANNUAL MEETING - Welcome the chamber’s incoming president and trustees, thank our outgoing president and honor businesses who have either made an impact in the past year or helped the chamber in a special way.
BUSINESS CELEBRATION - Hear from businesses on the expansions, milestones and honors they have received in the past year. This popular event, in its 26th year, has been a perennial favorite, as we all learn about the exciting developments in the region.
• PLANNED SPEAKERS - Businesses will talk on what has made this past year special to their company.
• “TOWN MEETING” - At the end of the speakers, business people in the audience are encouraged to speak from the floor on your own business news. No prior advance needed. We want to hear from you!
Fill out the ANNUAL MEETING & BUSINESS CELEBRATION FORM to make a reservation for the luncheon. $17pp.
Location: Northern Vermont University, Lyndon, VT
Contact: NEK Chamber
Phone: 802-748-3678
Email: nekinfo@nekchamber.com
The Headlamp Hustle
Date: Friday, February 28, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm
Bring your snowshoes for the Snowshoe Shuffle one mile loop. The object is to see how many laps you can complete on the CTC's trail loops in two hours.
Pre-registration costs $2 per participant. A suggested cash or check donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12-17 will be collected at the event. All event proceeds will be donated to the Caledonia Trail Collaborative to support trail development and maintenance. There will be a tent setup at the trailhead, which is between the community garden and CALEX. Paraticipants should park in the main lot across the street from the trailhead.
Location: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Phone: (802) 748-8141
NEK YPN February Bowling Social Mixer
Date: Friday, February 28, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Northeast Kingdom Young Professionals welcomes friends old and new and informal bowling social mixer.
Bring a friend, colleague, or come solo to meet others in your area.
Location: Gold Crown Lanes, 212 Hastings Hill, St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Northeast Kingdom Young Professionals
Phone: (802) 748-8732
Email: nekypg@nekchamber.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/NEKYoungProfessionals/