THE LYNDON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Providing information on living, playing, staying and doing business in the Lyndon Area of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

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VOLUNTEER AT THE LYNDON INFORMATION BOOTH

Are you a people person? Do you like talking with visitors to the area? If so, you might enjoy volunteering at the Lyndon Information Booth. If you have a few hours a week to volunteer, please contact the Booth Coordinator, Ray Durocher, at 802-535-8164. Thank you!

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VERMONT HEALTH CARE IN 2014

 

Do You Have Questions About Health Care Reform in Vermont and Your Health Plan Options for 2014? All of the following are great resources for you, your members, and your clients:

 

State of Vermont, Vermont Health Connect (the 2014 health Benefits Exchange):

Phone: (802) 654-8977

Web: www.vermonthealthconnect.gov

Email: vthealthconnect@state.vt.us

 

BlueCross BueShield of Vermont, Dedicated Reform/Exchange Hotline:

Phone: (800) 255-4550

Web: www.bcbsvt.com/vtreform

Email: salesandretention@bcbsvt.com

 

VACE Insurance:

Phone:(802) 229-2231

Web: www.vaceinsurance.com

Email: vacehealth@vtchamber.com

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NORTHEAST KINGDOM BYWAY ANNOUNCED

The Northeast Kingdom has received a scenic byway designation. The Northeast Kingdom Byway consists of a main byway corridor that includes the communities of St Johnsbury, Lyndonville, East and West Burke, Westmore, Charleston, Derby and Newport at this time. To enhance the visitors experience we have also created a collection of side trips/itineraries for travelers who may wish to explore more extensively. These side trips are meant to enhance the visitors experience should they wish to explore them. The total length of the Northeast Kingdom Scenic Byway corridor is approximately 51 miles.

 

To learn more about the Northeast Kingdom Byway, visit www.NortheastKingdomByway.com.

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2013 POWERS PARK SUMMER PROGRAM

Registration on Friday, June 21st, 10:00am-12:30pm and 4:30pm-6:30 pm at the Powers Park Pool in Lyndonville. Activities for the EIGHT-week summer program include:

• Swimming Lessons Monday - Friday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Open Swim Monday - Friday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Night Swim Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• Daily Sports and Games Monday-Friday 1-3 pm
• Arts and Crafts Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11am
• Tennis Lessons Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
(Beginners M/W; Intermediate T/Th; Friday-Games!)
• Swim Team Practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Cobleigh Library Bookmobile Tuesday/ Thursday 11:30 am – 1 pm
• Summer Lunch Program Monday – Friday from 11am-12 pm
• 3 Summer Parties on Wednesday June 26th, July 17th, and August 14th !

 

ALL ACTIVITIES Start on Monday June 24th End on Aug 16th!!
ALL THIS FOR $85 per Child

Only $230.00 for three children

$300.00 for four children

$340.00 for five children

$400.00 for six or more children

- All fees are required to be PAID IN FULL at time of registration.
Questions? Please email us at: powersparkplayground@hotmail.com

 

Other Package Rates Special Family Plans
$60.00 – Child/Adult Open Swim Pass (includes 16 T/Th Evenings)

$60.00 – Tennis OR Swim Lessons

For more information please call: 626-1107
 

Download the 2013 Registration Form here.

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DOWNTOWN STREET FESTIVAL IN LYNDONVILLE

Friday, June 21, 2013 6 – 9 pm

Please join us on the longest day of the year for a fun-filled family event in downtown Lyndonville. Depot Street and a part of Broad Street will be closed to traffic and will host many local area businesses showcasing their work. There will be raffles, fundraisers, food, a little music and lots of good conversations with the owners and workers that bring you these wonderful local items. We look forward to seeing everyone as we kick off the first day of summer in true Vermont style.

 

If you want to be a vendor at the event please complete the Entry Form and send it in to the Chamber to reserve your space.
 

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2013 STARS AND STRIPES FESTIVAL

This year’s Stars and Stripes Festival, the 33rd annual, is scheduled for Saturday, July 20th. The theme is "Kids in the Kingdom".

 

Parade at 10 am. Vendors, music, food, crafts, games and fun in Bandstand Park all day. Pool Party at Powers Park from 1-4 pm. Music and Dancing in Bandstand Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 

The Stars and Stripes Festival Committee has been hard at work and would appreciate any and all help, especially on the day of the event. A lot happens in a short span of time (the parade), and then things level off for an afternoon and evening of enjoyment. If you are interested in lending a hand with parade organizing, helping vendors in the park, checking in on the Park Dance throughout the evening or any other activities, please call the Chamber at (802) 626-9696 and let Cheryl know.

Download the 2013 Float Registration Form - PDF 36KB

Download the 2013 Vendor Application Form - PDF 32KB

 

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FREE TECH TUTORING AT THE LIBRARY

The Library is pleased to announce that Blake Kincaid is available on Tuesdays from 1 to 7 to help with your tech questions! If you could use some help with Smart Phones, laptops, ipads and all manner of tech tools...give us a call and reserve an hour for a free tutoring session. 802-626-5475.

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LAUNCH OF THE MATRIX

The Matrix™ program has officially launched to our membership. You should be receiving a packet of materials in the mail soon that will outline the software, our ‘Buy Local’ campaign and some Frequently Asked Questions. In this packet you will see some examples of active LACC business members who have already taken advantage of our software to get their Local Return Number. There will also be a flyer from ingenium and Northeast Kingdom Online so that you can learn more about the local companies who have created this product and will be your technical support. If you are anxious to get your business's Local Return Number, you can go to www.localreturnmatrix.com to learn more and start the process!
 

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

The Lyndon Area Chamber of Commerce holds monthly meetings at the Cobleigh Library and at other locations around town. Meeting times and locations are posted in our monthly newsletter, which is mailed and emailed to members the week prior to the monthly meeting. We encourage members to join us for our meetings, and to keep us posted on events so we can add them to this website. Businesses and individuals who are interested in becoming members of the Lyndon Area Chamber of Commerce should call the Chamber at 802-626-9696 to request a membership registration form, or email us at info@lyndonvermont.com and we will mail one out to you.

 

Our June Meeting date and location is TBA.
 

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OUR LATEST E-NEWSLETTER

Did you miss the latest Chamber e-Newsletter in your Inbox? For your convenience, here it is, as a pdf. Print it out, share it with your employees, or pass it along to a neighbor business that might might be interested. If you would like to be added to our e-newsletter mailing list, please contact us at info@lyndonvermont.com.
 

March LACC Newsletter - 342 KB pdf