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Watch above as Cathy Davis chats about the Legislative Reception next week, a free-members only event. Click here to register!

Save the Date: Health Care Reform Financing Listening Sessions
Have thoughts on how the State should finance health care reform? Then plan to attend the listening session on December 14. The Agency of Administration is hosting listening sessions across Vermont to help inform the design of future health care reform financing plans. These sessions will include presentations on the challenges facing Vermont’s health care system, how health care is financed currently in Vermont, and an overview of Vermont’s revenue system. Participants will use these informational presentations and their own experiences to offer input on the potential impact of various financing sources on Vermont businesses and on the state’s economy and economic climate. Employers are encouraged to attend.

The sessions are:
November 29 at Marlboro College Tech Center, 28 Vernon Street, Brattleboro, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 13 in the Fox Room at the Rutland Free Library, Rutland, 10 Court Street, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
December 14 in the large conference room at the Department of Vermont Health Access, 312 Hurricane Lane, Williston 6:00pm - 8:00pm
TBA in the Northeast Kingdom, location to be determined, 7:00 - 9:00pm

Please contact Michael Costa, Special Counsel, Vermont Department of Taxes at (802) 828-0141 or Michael.Costa@state.vt.us for more information.

Win a 2011 Harley Davidson Wide Glide…for charity!
The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce has purchased a beautiful Wide Glide from Green Mountain Harley Davidson in Essex Jct. Only 275 tickets will be sold at $100 each. Tickets may be purchased on this page and at various Chamber events, and at Green Mountain Harley Davidson.

50% of the net proceeds will be donated to The Chittenden County Children’s Advocacy Center at CUSI. The Advocacy Center provides support and crisis counseling to children who have been sexually and physically abused.

The motorcycle is valued at 15,000. Green Mountain Harley Davidson is donating a $500 rider gear package to the winner and a free rider course! Purchase your Harley raffle ticket here!

Job Opening at the Vermont Convention Bureau
Be part of the team that is an economic engine for Vermont! Meetings and events create substantial revenue and jobs for our state, and we're looking for a Sales Manager who will assist in bringing more conferences and events to Vermont. If you’re a self starter, organized and enjoy the challenge of finding new business, we’re looking for you. Send your resume and cover letter to Ronda Berns at ronda@vermont.org.

Great News on Health Care Coverage!
The Chamber is pleased to announce that it now offers Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance with no rate increase for 2012! Same plans and same rates as this year! For details call Phil Schuman at (802) 863-3489 ext. 211 (phil@vermont.org) or your insurance broker.

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The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in the state. The mission of the Chamber of Commerce is to promote commerce and economic growth guided by the principles of community engagement, environmental responsibility, and issue-centric advocacy. To accomplish this goal, the Lake Champlain Chamber provides its nearly 2,500 members with quality services that are responsive to their needs and that will enhance their ability to succeed. To learn more about the Chamber, visit www.vermont.org.