The Chamber of Commerce
The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce extends a warm welcome to
visitors and the local business community. The Chamber is the largest
non-profit business membership organization in Vermont and we have been active
for 99 years.
The Burlington region has long attracted residents and companies alike. Our
booming economy, commercial activity, rich cultural scene, and ideal
physical location between Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains makes our
mission an easy one: we promote and support a healthy environment that makes
the Burlington region and Vermont the ideal place to live, work and do
business.
To accomplish this goal, the Lake Champlain Chamber and its 34 staff
members:
- Provides socially responsible leadership to improve the
region and state's economic environment;
- Creates a coalition among business, education and
government to address public policy issues and represents their
interests in Montpelier via our Government Affairs team;
- Positively promotes our region and its quality of
life;
- Provides its nearly 2500 members with quality services that are responsive to their needs and that will
enhance their ability to succeed. More than 87% of member businesses
have 25 or fewer employees;
- Engages and nurtures potential community leaders
through Leadership Champlain to encourage proactive involvement in the
issues facing the region and the State of Vermont;
- Provides leadership and support through the Lake
Champlain Workforce
Investment Board (WIB) for a responsive workforce development system
that aligns the region's workforce needs with educational curriculum and
training resources.
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