Mount Holly Newsflash- Saturday, April 4, 2020- morning edition




Mount Holly Newsflash - Saturday, April 4, 2020 - Morning edition
The weather today in Mount Holly - A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Black River Independent School Committee
C/O: Sean Williams and Pat Pullinen
TheSchool@blackriveris.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/2/20
Black River Independent School Committee 
Ludlow, VT:  BRISC Announces New Strategic Plan - Vision for School Remains the Same
Even during these uncertain times, the Black River Independent School Committee (BRISC) remains committed to preserving and advancing local education. After several months of consulting meetings, as well as two meetings with members of the Vermont Agency of   Education, BRISC has revised and strengthened their strategic plan. The group will open a privately funded pilot program in June 2020 serving 14 students, with the eventual goal of opening a publicly funded independent school. The mission and pillars of the school remain the same and BRISC will be working with interested students and families in the coming weeks to determine if the pilot program will be a good fit. Students and families are encouraged to reach out to BRISC with any questions or to express interest in enrolling in the pilot program. More information about the enrollment process will be posted on the BRISC website. 
If you would like more information or would like to get involved with the Black River Independent School, please contact Sean Williams at sean@blackriveris.org or Pat Pullinen at patrick@blackriveris.org. General inquiries can be made to TheSchool@blackriveris.org Please visit our website www.blackriveris.org. Donations can be made on the website or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 485, Ludlow, VT
 

pril 2020 Digital Volume 11 Issue 8
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Resources For Businesses 

Agency of Commerce and Community Development - COVID-19 Guidance For Vermont Businesses
SBA Disaster Assistance 
* CARES Act Guide For Businesses
* Small Business Owners Guide To The CARES ACT
* Vermont Department of Taxes Guidelines For Businesses
* Families First Coronavirus Response Act Employment Poster
 
 

The Chamber Is Here To Help!

Hello Members and Friends,
Do you have questions about what's essential or nonessential? Do you need to make some layoffs because of the Governor's order to shut down all but essential businesses? Do you have a unique circumstance? Here are some answers to the many questions I have been getting:
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The Chamber Is Maintaining COVID-19 Update Page
 

During this difficult time the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is available with information and resources for businesses and community at large.  The Chamber Staff will continue to work on your behalf as we move through these trying times.

At this time the Chamber office will be closed and staff working from home through at least April 15th as mandated by Governor Phil Scott.  If you need to speak with someone from the Chamber call Mary Cohen 802-770-9554.  For email communication Mary Cohen, mcohen@rutlandvermont.com or Penny Inglee, penny@rutlandvermont.com.

Click here for the COVID-19 update page; click here for the Business Update page.

If you have information regarding your business you would like shared on our Business Update page, please email the information to penny@rutlandvermont.com.
 
 

The Chamber Wants To Share Your Message
 


Send us an image of your business, your staff or simply a positive message for the community about your business and we will post it on the Chamber Facebook and Instagram accounts.  Email your image or message to penny@rutlandvermont.com...this campaign will start soon, so don't delay, send us your picture and/or message today!
 
 

Awesome Graphics and The MINT-Makerspace Creating Hero's Masks
 


Click here to find out how you can help Awesome Graphics and The MINT create important PPE for our healthcare workers.
 
 

Awesome Graphics Is Offering Free Emergency Signage Packages
 


RUTLAND AREA BUSINESS. PICK UP YOUR FREE EMERGENCY SIGNAGE PACKAGE AT AWESOME GRAPHICS! No need to knock , just grab one as you are driving by, look for a white mailbox on the side of the building. Please take only one per business so there are enough for everyone.
Prints include info on current safe wash practices and a custom removable Wall-Me door sign, with an area to add hrs. notes, etc. (Black Sharpie works great!)
Good slogan to follow is: "Practicing Exceptional Customer Service while Socially Distancing" That's the best one I can think of, and what we are striving for here at Awesome Graphics. Feel free to use/modify if helpful.
Awesome Graphics is located at 77 Woodstock Avenue, Rutland, Vermont. 
 
 

April Chamber Mixer at Garvey Nissan Postponed
 

Following current guidelines due to COVID-19 there will not be a Chamber Mixer in April.  The mixer scheduled for Garvey Nissan will now be August 11th, 5-7pm.  
 
 

Rutland's Business Show - Connect, Collaborate & Conquer
Rescheduled To June 16th!

The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to present Rutland's Business Show -Connect, Collaborate & Conquer sponsored by Heritage Family Credit Union on Tuesday,June 16, 2020 at the Holiday Inn in Rutland.

Rutland's Business Show will be open to the public 5-7pm with 4-5pm being for exhibitors only.  We are currently accepting exhibitors for this great opportunity to share your business with the community.

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Chamber Golf Classic Rescheduled To July 10th

The 35th Annual Chamber Golf Classic sponsored by Cape Air and Heritage Family Credit Union is scheduled for Friday, July 10th, 1pm at Rutland Country Club.  

This is a great opportunity to have a fun day with employees, friends and business contacts on a nice Summer afternoon.  There will be special on course contests including  hole in one opportunities, great food and comradery.

Find Out More....
 
 

Chamber Fireworks Extravaganza


The Chamber is currently looking for sponsors for the Chamber 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza.  We understand in the current situation with COVID-19 sponsorship and fireworks aren't top priority for most.  We are trying to plan ahead and give the community something to look forward to, if we do not have sponsors for the Fireworks Extravaganza, they will not be able to happen. 

If you are interested in sponsoring the Chamber Fireworks Extravaganza, email: Penny@RutlandVermont.com and sponsorship information will be emailed to you or click here for more information.

Please help us provide this important event for the community!
 
 

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We are stronger together....each New Member of the Chamber helps us build that strength


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Thank You For Renewing Your Membership

The Chamber appreciates your continued support and partnership.

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Clarendon Animal Clinic
Criterium-Lalancette & Dudka Engineers
Efficiency Vermont
Garvey Nissan, Inc
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Pittsford Automotive Center
Rutland Regional Planning Commission
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Ludlow Emergency Team Discusses Virus Status
The local public television station recently conducted a ZOOM presentation featuring Ludlow's leaders in the emergency management of the Covid-19 crisis in Ludlow.
Pictured above are Scott Murphy, Ludlow's Municipal Manager, Ron Bixby, the town's emergency management director, and Ralph Pace, the host of the TV program "Spotlight".  All three were in different locations and the ZOOM presentation was managed by Patrick Cody at the Okemo Valley TV studio.
Both Murphy and Bixby emphasized the need to follow Governor Scott's order concerning "stay at home".  They noted that they were reviewing the local, state and national status of activities designed to curb exposure to the virus as well as the impact the virus had on the local community.
They also noted that key information on the status of the virus and efforts to control it was available on the town's web site, www.ludlow.vt.us, where links to important regional and national websites were available.
The Spotlight program will be broadcast on cable channels 8 and 10 in Ludlow, Cavendish, and Plymouth, and 20 in Mt Holly.
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