Business Buzz: Burlington Young Professionals

Watch above as Adam Brooks chats about the BTV YPG: Burlington Young Professionals division of our Chamber. Contact him for more details.

Vermont minimum wage increasing to $8.46, meals and lodging allowance up
The Vermont Department of Labor announced on Friday that the state minimum wage will be increasing to $8.46 per hour from $8.15 per hour on January 1, 2012. Click here to read the DOL release.

Careers in International Development - a free event!
On Thursday, November 17, the Vermont Council on World Affairs and the University of Vermont Department of Community Development and Applied Economics are co-sponsoring an event titled “Careers in International Development: From Vermont to the World."

This event will take place at University of Vermont, at University Heights North-1-Multipurpose room (campus map) and will begin at 6 p.m. There will be brief presentations and a panel discussion from 6-7 p.m. followed by a networking reception featuring light refreshments. We have confirmed attendance from Tetra Tech-ARD, DAI, and have also invited World Learning, the Institute for Sustainable Communities, and the Population Media Center. There is no registration or fee for this event! For more details contact Eli@Vermont.org or visit http://vcwa.org/vcwa_events.html.

Announcing 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 more details call Phil Schuman at (802) 863-3489 ext. 211 (phil@vermont.org) or your insurance broker.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Informational meeting on Long-Term Care Insurance: Thursday, November 10
Bagels and coffee are provided

Did you know…
-Long Term Care costs can be a greater expense than Estate Taxes?
-Long Term Care strategies should be part of everyone’s Retirement Plan?
-Our program is available to your parents and grandparents?
-Our program has discounts that can save you big bucks?

Join us for our next monthly meeting
Where: Chamber Office Conference Room, 60 Main Street, Burlington
When: This Thursday, November 10 at 8:30 a.m.
What: A free informational meeting outlining the benefits of our Long Term Care Program

To sign up, please contact Phil at (802) 863-3489 ext. 211, or email phil@vermont.org.

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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.