Member News
Mad River Valley Travel Information
Unless you live under a rock you know that many areas of Vermont experienced severe flood damage last week, but…
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The MRV knows all too well what our neighbors in Waterbury, Montpelier and other communities around the state are going…
MRV’s Representation in Montpelier
We are fortunate to live in a place that has government representatives who are so incredibly available and responsive. They…
MRV Welcome Center Ambassador Program
The Mad River Valley Welcome Center (on the corner of Routes 100 and 17 ) is at the heart of…
MRV Women in Business to Meet
The next meeting of the MRV Women in Business group will meet on Tuesday May 16th at the Inn at…
Mad Mingle at The Bridges
On Tuesday, June 13th beginning at 5:30, the Bridges Resort will be hosting the next Mad Mingle chamber mixer. This…
401K Doors Open for Small Businesses
Are you a business owner who has wanted to offer a retirement plan to your employees, but you’ve been stymied…
Mad Mingle at Emily’s Bar & Bistro
On Wednesday, April 19th beginning at 5:30, Emily’s Bar and Bistro will be hosting the next Mad Mingle chamber mixer.…
The Passing of a Legend
Betsy Pratt, Mad River Glen’s long-time owner and ski industry visionary passed today, just a few days after her 95th…
Tourism Day at the Capital
Tourism Day at the State House is coming up on Wedneday March 22 and I am hoping that you will…
Valentine’s Day – The MRV Way
Love is clearly in the air here in the Mad River Valley. Heck we even have Mad River Romance (check…
Ride to Ski on the Mad Bus
Mad River Valley visitors and residents are encouraged to utilize the free Mad Bus Service that is provided by Green…
Welcome Center Volunteers
Do you want to share your knowledge of the MRV? The Mad River Valley has a new Welcome Center in…
Memory Tree
Honor Your Memory Today! $5 each or 5 for $20 The Mad River Valley Memory Tree provides a way for…
Support MRV Non-Profits with Meaningful Gifts This Holiday Season
The Holiday Season is always a good time to take stock and be more intentional with our gift giving. It’s…
Financial tips for the self-employed
Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and…
Local Artists Participate in Open Studio Weekend
The Vermont Crafts Council’s 30th Anniversary of the Vermont Fall Open Studio Weekend takes place on October 1st and 2nd, from…
Flags Fly Downtown
You may have noticed the new US and Mad River Valley flags fluttering along Route 100. These flags came about because…
MRV Artisans Take Part in Vermont Open Studio Weekend
The 30th Anniversary of the Vermont Spring Open Studio Weekend takes place on May 28 & 29, from 10am to 5 pm.…
Summer Events in Central Vermont
Many would argue that summer is the best season in Vermont. Even though a case for every season, it’s hard…
Explore Classic Mountain Towns Along Vermont Route 100
Encounter the winter beauty of the East Coast at an unseen level this year. Named one of “The Most Beautiful…
MRV Chamber Launches First Ever Stand Up for Safety Initiative
The Mad River Valley, a popular Vermont ski and mountain tourism destination, has launched Stand Up for Safety, a program…
Mad River Valley Chamber Receives Grant to Bring Flags Back to Route 100
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce has received a $3,500 grant from the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). This…
Pre-season Ski Update – a Community Conversation
On Wednesday November 10th at 7 pm the MRV Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present a Community Conversation involving the…
Gearing Up for the Holidays in the Mad River Valley
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the retail business community are working together to promote the holiday season. Instead…
Chamber Hosts Service Industry Sexual Assault Awareness Workshop
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that they will be hosting a very important and…
Signs of the Times – Back to Normalcy
It’s clear that things are really getting back to normal here in the MRV. The most obvious signs of our…
Quirky Dining in the MRV
Quirky is defined as “characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits” and the Mad River Valley certainly fits the bill in…
stewardMRV Aims to Care for Recreational Access Points
Memorial Day weekend marks the kick-off of stewardMRV, a new initiative spearheaded by the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce,…
Valley Reporter Turns 50!
Happy 50th Birthday to The Valley Reporter! It is hard to imagine that our favorite, local news source is half…
Community Conversation A Mid-season Update from the Ski Areas
Everyone in the MRV community is invited to an online Community Conversation presented by the MRV Chamber of Commerce involving…
New Name for Local Arts Organization
An iconic local arts organization has a new name—and a new look. Mad River Valley Arts (MRVA) is the name…
Snow People Contest
With all the new snow of late, the Mad River Valley has been turned into a winter wonderland. Residents and…
Memory Tree Lighting
It’s Not Too Late to Dedicate Your Memory! The Mad River Valley Memory Tree will officially be lit on Friday,…
It’s Time to Light up the MRV!
Every holiday season, the Mad River Valley comes to life with a spectacle of illumination that is quintessential Vermont. While it…
View the Foliage Like a Pro
With our dirt roads, mountain vistas, rolling farmland and sinewy river the Mad River Valley offers an ideal backdrop for…
Please Write Your State Senator!
We are pleading with you to encourage our representatives in the legislature to fully fund direct business relief grants currently being…
VermonTouring – Scenic Drives in the MRV & Beyond
When Mad River Valley locals head out to explore and experience other parts of Vermont you might hear them say…
Inaugural Win Smith Be Better Award Presented
The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the creation and recipient of the inaugural Win Smith Be Better Award…
Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce 2020 Annual Meeting
Please join us for the 2020 Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Celebration September 9, 2019 –…
Community Fund Offers Bridge Grants
The Mad River Valley Community Fund is accepting applications for Bridge Grants to help individuals and families who live…
Public Health Alert
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT Keep yourself and others safe during this pandemic. COVID -19 has a 2-14 day incubation, spreads person…
Business Resources
Here are resources compiled to assist MRV businesses deal with the COVID-19 Crisis Unemployment Insurance Claims In an effort to…
Business Education Series
Each month the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts our Business Education Series. They are designed as away to…
Leap of Kindness Day
So what will you do with the extra day we all get this Leap Year, on Saturday, February 29, 2020?…
Talking Economic Development in the MRV
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Pat McDonald from Campaign for Vermont for a wide-ranging discussion about…
Give the Gift of Giving
The holiday season is a great opportunity to give meaningful gifts that come back to support amazing local organizations that…
Experiences are the Perfect Gift
These days many folks don’t want “things” as gifts. Instead they value experiences more. The MRV has so many great…
Co-op Advertising to Promote the MRV
As I connect with local business owners I have noticed a growing desire to develop ways to work collectively to…