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Your Valley, Your Adventure: Make the Most of the MRV With Our Itinerary Builder
Some of the best Mad River Valley experiences start with a local recommendation. A favorite breakfast spot. A scenic hike…
Deep Roots, Lasting Support: Whitney Tree Service Joins the MRV Chamber
Celebrating 25 years of serving the Mad River Valley, Whitney Tree Service is joining the Mad River Valley Chamber of…
Your Business. Your Voice. Help Shape the MRV Chamber.
What does your business need to thrive in the Mad River Valley? What challenges are you facing? How could the…
Your Business. Vermont’s Future. Join the Conversation.
Running a business in the Mad River Valley means wearing a lot of hats. Keeping up with everything happening in…
MRV Women in Business: Connections That Strengthen Our Community
Making meaningful business connections takes time—and finding that time isn’t always easy. That’s the idea behind the MRV Women in…
Building Bridges: First Joint Mixer Draws a Crowd—and Calls for More
They said it would never happen – but judging by the turn-out, we should have done this eons ago. More…
Remembering Ann Day: One of the People Who Made This Place
\The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce joins our community in mourning Ann Day, who passed away on October 11…
Putting the Mad River Valley on the Map—Together
Helping people discover the Mad River Valley is a shared effort. Our local businesses bring the experience to life, and…
Outpour Returns to Sugarbush for Music, Community and a Great Cause
One of the Mad River Valley’s biggest celebrations of music and community returns to Mt. Ellen on Saturday, September 26—and…
The Mad River Valley’s 2027–28 Vermont Inspiration Guide Co-op
Join the Mad River Valley’s 2027–28 Vermont Inspiration Guide Co-op The Mad River Valley Chamber is once again creating a…
Irene at 15: Remembering the Storm—and the Community That Rose to Meet It
Fifteen years later, Tropical Storm Irene remains at the forefront of our minds. Irene was a seminal event in the…
This Is Not Just Another Annual Meeting
Every year, the Mad River Valley Chamber holds an Annual Meeting. We share the financials, report on membership, elect trustees…
Labor Day Weekend—The Mad River Valley Way
Labor Day weekend is one of those times when the Mad River Valley really shows the world who we are.…
Tailgate Talks Rolls Out New Season
What happens when a classic 1972 Datsun pickup bed gets turned into a trailer, lined with Astroturf and rolled around…
This Is Your Chamber—and Your Invitation to Help Shape What Comes Next
Every year, the Mad River Valley Chamber holds an Annual Meeting. On paper, it is a requirement: share the financials,…
The Pines Rest Area: A Major Win for the Mad River Valley
Sometimes the biggest success stories don’t begin with a ribbon cutting. They begin with someone who simply cares. For years,…
Lunch in the Mad River Valley: Scratch the Surface
Every so often, we hear someone say there aren’t enough places to grab lunch in the Mad River Valley. We…
The Mad River Valley’s Creative Side Is Hitting All the Right Notes
For a small rural community, the Mad River Valley offers an extraordinary array of arts, music and cultural experiences. On…
Through Ellie’s Eyes: A Community Comes Together to Carry a Remarkable Legacy Forward
The Mad River Valley has always understood the power of community—especially when it means coming together to honor someone who…
They Came to Run. They Left With a Story.
Last weekend, the Mad River Valley once again welcomed runners, families, and visitors from near and far for the Mad…
Grateful Gravel: More Than a Ride—A Celebration of Community and the Future of Outdoor Recreation
On Saturday, July 25, the Mad River Valley will come alive with bicycles, live music, great food, craft beer, and…
Welcome to the Mad River Valley: Celebrating Independence Day Together
If Memorial Day marks the start of summer on the calendar, the Fourth of July marks the beginning of summer…
The Chamber at Its Best: How Community Happens in the Mad River Valley
When people ask what the Chamber does, they’re often thinking about visitor guides, marketing campaigns, networking events, or tourism promotion.…
Tailgate Talk: Early Literacy Labs Proves There’s More to the MRV Economy Than Tourism
When people think about the Mad River Valley economy, they often picture ski resorts, restaurants, retail shops, lodging properties, and…
Celebrate the MRV’s “Attitude of Gratitude”
On Thursday, June 11, the Mad River Valley community is invited to gather at the Big Picture Theater for the…
Let’s Show Some MRV Love
If there’s one thing we know how to do well here in the Mad River Valley, it’s show up for…
A Fresh Take on an Old Stop: Reimagining a Gateway to the Mad River Valley
If you’ve ever headed north into the Valley on Route 100, you know the spot. That little pull-off. The old…
Mad River Valley Shows Up Strong at Vermont Tourism Day
When it comes to showing up for Vermont’s visitor economy, the Mad River Valley doesn’t sit on the sidelines. At…
Short-Term Rentals – Make Sure Your Voice Shapes the Future of the MRV Visitor Economy
Join the MRV Chamber’s new Short-Term Rental Collaborative to connect with fellow hosts, share perspectives, and help guide the Valley’s…
Opening the Door to the World: MRV Steps into the International Marketplace
This week marked an exciting first for the Mad River Valley—we officially stepped onto the international stage at the Discover…
MRV Needs You at VT Tourism Summit
Show Up Strong: Why the Mad River Valley Needs You at the 2026 Vermont Tourism Summit There are a handful…
Post-Town Meeting Day Legislative Update
From Planning to Policy: Vermont’s Economic Moment Is Now As Vermont lawmakers return to Montpelier following Town Meeting break, the…
Reflecting on MRG’s Land Acquisition
Over the past few weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to see Mad River Glen acquire…
MR Valley Rallies for Green Up Day
For the fourth consecutive year the Mad River Valley town’s Green Up Committees are collaborating under the banner of the…
Working to Bring International Visitors to the MRV
Discover New England: Bringing the Mad River Valley Back to the International Table This year, the Mad River Valley Chamber…
The Story Behind the MRV Relief Map
If you’ve spent any time in the Mad River Valley Welcome Center, chances are you’ve found yourself standing in front…
Welcoming Blueberry Lake Cross Country Center to the MRV Chamber of Commerce
We’re thrilled to welcome Blueberry Lake Cross Country Center as the newest member of the Mad River Valley Chamber of…
Clearwater Sports Celebrates 50 Years of Adventure in the Mad River Valley
This year, the Mad River Valley is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 50 years of Clearwater Sports — a business that…
Stand Up For Safety Workshops
In the Mad River Valley, we believe that everyone — whether they live here, work here, or visit — deserves…
Mark Your Calendar: January Mad Mingle Mixer
Mark your calendar! Our next Mad River Valley Chamber Mad Mingle Mixer is coming up on Thursday, January 15, from…
A New Year in the Mad River Valley: Stronger Together
As we step into a new year, gratitude rises to the top—for this valley, for the people who live and…
MRV Welcomes Two New Eateries
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome two exciting new restaurants to our local business community—both…
Clearing Up the Smoke – A Fire & Life Safety Roundtable for Mad River Valley Businesses
Safety is always the top priority for Mad River Valley businesses—and for good reason. Business owners care deeply about the…
Light Up the MRV for Great Causes
The holiday season in the Mad River Valley has its own unmistakable glow — a warmth created not just by…
MRV Women in Business – 3rd Annual Speed Networking Event!
The MRV Chamber’s Women in Business will be hosting it’s 3rd Annual Speed Networking Event on Thursday December 4th at…
Holiday Kickoff Event
Holiday Kickoff Weekend in the Mad River Valley! November 14–16 The MRV Chamber’s Retail Council is officially kicking off the…
Active Transportation Corridor Public Meeting
Building Connections & Sharing Gratitude in the Mad River Valley Here in the Mad River Valley, we know that when…
Foliage Season the MRV Way
With our dirt roads, mountain vistas, rolling farmland and sinewy river the Mad River Valley offers an ideal backdrop for…
Help Shape the Future of the MRV Chamber’s Membership Model
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is launching an important initiative: designing a new tiered membership model that better…
MRV Chamber Annual Meeting
We are excited to announce that the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce will take…