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SUMMARY:MRV Women in Business - Social Media Workshop
DESCRIPTION:These bi-monthly workshops are a place to have an open conversation about social media\, what is working for everyone\, what isn’t\, what do you need help with? The MRV Chamber’s MRV Women in Business group decided to host these bi-monthly Social Media Workshops in the months in between the more structured MRV Women in Business Meetings. It is meant to be an open\, collaborative brainstorming session designed to help you feel a little more prepared the next time you create a post or reel. \nLet’s be honest\, social media can feel overwhelming.\nWhat do you post?\nShould you use trending sounds?\nDo captions really matter?\nWhat makes a strong hook?\nWhy should people follow your page? Is your SEO set up? \nThis workshop is a space to come together and talk all things social. We’ll brainstorm content ideas\, discuss what’s actually working right now\, explore collaborations\, and share experiences. The goal? You leave feeling inspired and ready to create a few new posts for your page.  We will  share hook ideas\, trending sound ideas\, adding words to the screen\, adding captions\, and anything else you would like to cover. The event is hosted by Samantha Ciccone\, the coordinator of the MRV Women in Business Group. \nPlease feel free to BYOB if you’d like to sip while we brainstorm\, and you’re welcome to grab snacks from Peace Burger across the street or from your favorite local spot.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/mrv-women-in-business-social-media-workshop/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:MRV Chamber Welcome Center\, 9 Route 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
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SUMMARY:MRV Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting is on Tuesday\, September 15\, at the 1824 House Inn & Barn. \nThis year’s keynote speaker will be Heather Pelham\, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. Commissioner Pelham will discuss Vermont’s new branding strategy\, what it means for tourism across the state\, and how the Mad River Valley fits into that evolving story. \nFollowing the meeting\, we’ll gather around the table and break bread with our fellow MRV businesspeople. The 1824 House will prepare a family-style feast\, with a cash bar featuring local beers on tap. \nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026\n1824 House Inn & Barn\nMeeting begin at 5:30 with cocktails followed by the program starting at 6 pm.\nDinner immediately following – The family-style dinner is $35 per person and requires advance registration.\nJoin Us For Dinner – Sign Up Today \nAnnual Meeting Agenda \n\nOpening remarks from Eric Friedman\, Chamber Executive Director\nKeynote address from Commissioner Heather Pelham\nFinancial report\nMembership report\nElection of the Board of Trustees – Slate TBD\n\nAnnual Meeting attendance is free and open to all Chamber members.  In accordance with the Chamber’s bylaws\, this invitation serves as formal notice of the Annual Meeting and election of members to the Board of Trustees. \nWe hope you’ll join us for an important update on the work of the Chamber\, an engaging conversation about the future of Vermont tourism\, and a chance to enjoy a great meal with your Mad River Valley business colleagues.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/mrv-chamber-of-commerce-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:1824 House\, 2150 Main St.\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb
DESCRIPTION:The Allen Clark Memorial Hill Climb — the annual grunt-fest that has fast become a rite of cycling passage in the Mad River Valley — is a grueling time trial that rises 1\,600 vertical feet in 6.2 miles\, from the intersection of Routes 100 and 17 to the top of Appalachian Gap. \nThe event is named in honor of long-time Mad River Valley resident\, Allen Clark. An avid cyclist who took up biking late in life\, he rode 2\,500-3\,000 annually in Vermont. Allen especially loved the challenge of the Appalachian Gap. This event is a tribute to Allen’s life and a fundraiser for Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports\, an organization that meant a great deal to him. \nThe cost to register is $50 for adults and $30 for kids.\nBikers are encouraged to pre-register in advance of the event by clicking here \nRace-day registration will take place from 8:30-9:30AM in front of Stark Mountain Bike Works. A $10 surcharge per entry will be added to all day-of registrations. Entry includes automatic participation in a raffle for lots of great shwag! \nFor more information\, call 802-793-0109 \nBest Times — Medals awarded to the top three men and women in age categories. Post-race shwagraffle. \nNew Records — A special prize of $100 cash will be awarded to any man or woman who can set a new course record. Current records: Phil Mason — 23:11.43\, Marti Shea — 26:47.30. \nCombined Events — Trophies will be awarded to the man and woman with the best combined times for the bike race and Saturday’s Stark Mountain Hill Climb footrace. \nDetails:\nDate – Sunday October 4\, 2026\nStart — 10 AM\, Stark Mountain Bike Works\, Route 100 & Route 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\nFinish — Top of Appalachian Gap \n\nLength: 6.2 miles\nVertical climb: 1\,600 feet\nRace format: Time trial\, 30-second intervals\n8 age categories\, from 15 and under to 70 and over.\nRegistration fees: Adults – $50\, Kids – $30\, $10 surcharge per entry for race day registration.\n\nThe Course\nThe time trial course begins at Stark Mountain Bike Works at the corner of Routes 17 and 100 and rises 1600 vertical feet over 6.2 miles to finish at the intersection of the Long Trail at the summit of the Appalachian Gap. \n \nThe road\, originally named the McCullough Turnpike when built in the 1950s\, is currently the highest paved road in Vermont kept open year-round\, topping out at 2\,356 feet. The road wasn’t constructed using the high-tech survey methods available today; instead\, the bed was laid out following the natural contours of the terrain. With an average pitch of roughly 10 percent over the last 2½ miles\, the climb is steeper (if shorter) than most climbs in the Tour de France. But steepness alone isn’t everything. The numerous changes in pitch and direction are really what make the App Gap climb a challenging and exhilarating ride\, both physically and mentally. \nWho Can Participate?\nCyclists and Unicyclists of all ages and abilities with any type of bicycle are invited to tackle the challenge of racing to the top of the Appalachian Gap. In keeping with the spirit of its namesake\, the late Allen Clark\, the Hill Climb is a celebration of cycling as a sport for people of all ages and physical abilities\, with any type of bicycle. Clark was a Mad River Valley cycling enthusiast and a regular bike-shop customer who didn’t take up the sport until he was in his sixties. He went on to log between 2\,000 and 3\,500 miles a year\, well into his 70s\, riding in all weather and in every month of the year. His favorite bike was a Bianchi hybrid\, fully rigged with racks and a huge storage trunk. The bike weighed more than 40 pounds — more than twice the weight of a typical racing bike. \nThe Ap Gap climb was one of Clark’s favorite rides\, as it is for almost every cyclist in the Mad River Valley. The climb can be difficult and even downright painful\, but getting to the top is always extraordinarily rewarding. Regardless of what level rider you might be\, riding the Gap is the ultimate fitness reality check. That’s why local riders come back to the Gap again and again\, in a kind of love/hate relationship. \nCategories\nPrizes will be awarded for both men and women\, 15 years and over. Junior riders\, under age 15\, will finish at Mad River Glen. \n\nUnder 15\n15-19\n20+\n40+\n50+\n60+\n70+\nAdaptive\nTandem\nUnicyclists\n\nVolunteers\nThe Allen Clark Hill Climb relies on volunteers to make this event happen. Please consider offering a few hours of your time to ensure the race happens. Here are the needs – contact info@madrivervalley.com or call (802) 496-3409 if you are interested in helping out. \n\n3 volunteers from 8am to 10am for registration and parking management. \n1 volunteer 9:30am to 11am to take extra clothing to the start.\n1 volunteer from 10am to 12pm to help timer at the top of the gap.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/allen-clark-memorial-hill-climb/
LOCATION:MRV Chamber Welcome Center\, 9 Route 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community,Sports & Recreation
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SUMMARY:1st Ever MRV - Discover Waterbury Combined Chamber Mixer
DESCRIPTION:They said it would never happen\, but the times are a changin’! In this era of divisiveness all around us\, we are working hard to build as many bridges  as we can. We take great pleasure in working ever more closely with our good neighbors at out counterpart organization\, Discover Waterbury. We are doing all we can to promote our interconnected region and encourage visitation and collaboration. \nTo enhance that collaboration we thought it would be a great idea to have a joint social gathering to celebrate our combined work and encourage further collaboration. And what better venue than the magnificent inn and grounds at the famous Moose Meadow Lodge & Treehouse located in the “neutral” ground” of Duxbury Vermont\, AKA “De-Lux-Bury”! \nIf you haven’t been to the lodge and treehouse or been to one of their summer concerts  you are in for an absolute treat\, especially in the autumn. There will be more specifics coming up about this meeting as we get closer so stay tuned. \nOne of the MRV-DW collaborations that has been significant has been our work to bring international tourists to our Route 100 corridor. Learn more about this work…
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/1st-ever-mrv-discover-waterbury-combined-chamber-mixer/
LOCATION:Moose Meadow Lodge\, 607 Crossett Hill   \, Waterbury\, VT\, 05676\, United States
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SUMMARY:State to Maine Legislative Conversation
DESCRIPTION:With the election behind us and the 2027 legislative session approaching\, the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Futures Project for a timely conversation about the issues facing Vermont businesses. \nThe discussion will bring together what the data tells us\, what local businesses are experiencing and what policymakers will be considering in Montpelier. \nTopics will include: \n\nAnalysis of the election results and incoming Legislature\nFindings from the Vermont Business Climate Survey\nKey policy opportunities and challenges expected during the 2027 session\nPractical ways businesses can engage in the policymaking process\n\nMost importantly\, this will be an opportunity for members of the Mad River Valley business community to share what they are seeing and experiencing. The program will include plenty of time for candid discussion\, questions and conversation\, along with a little time to mingle. \nThis is intended as a business-community conversation rather than a legislative forum. All Mad River Valley businesspeople are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/state-to-maine-legislative-conversation/
LOCATION:MRV Chamber Welcome Center\, 9 Route 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community,Government
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SUMMARY:MRV Women in Business - Social Media Workshop
DESCRIPTION:These bi-monthly workshops are a place to have an open conversation about social media\, what is working for everyone\, what isn’t\, what do you need help with? The MRV Chamber’s MRV Women in Business group decided to host these bi-monthly Social Media Workshops in the months in between the more structured MRV Women in Business Meetings. It is meant to be an open\, collaborative brainstorming session designed to help you feel a little more prepared the next time you create a post or reel. \nLet’s be honest\, social media can feel overwhelming.\nWhat do you post?\nShould you use trending sounds?\nDo captions really matter?\nWhat makes a strong hook?\nWhy should people follow your page? Is your SEO set up? \nThis workshop is a space to come together and talk all things social. We’ll brainstorm content ideas\, discuss what’s actually working right now\, explore collaborations\, and share experiences. The goal? You leave feeling inspired and ready to create a few new posts for your page.  We will  share hook ideas\, trending sound ideas\, adding words to the screen\, adding captions\, and anything else you would like to cover. The event is hosted by Samantha Ciccone\, the coordinator of the MRV Women in Business Group. \nPlease feel free to BYOB if you’d like to sip while we brainstorm\, and you’re welcome to grab snacks from Peace Burger across the street or from your favorite local spot.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/mrv-women-in-business-social-media-workshop/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:MRV Chamber Welcome Center\, 9 Route 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community
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