Purpose
The purpose of the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce is to guide, inspire and promote the best interests of the businesses and professionals of the area, and to enhance the economic, cultural, educational and recreational opportunities of it's citizens.

Goals

• Promote continued economic growth, job creation and infrastructure improvements.
• Enhance and promote the historical, cultural, natural and recreational assets of Central Vermont to residents and visitors.
• Provide a strong voice for business in local and regional planning.
• Encourage local business networking through a variety of membership functions.
• Recognize and promote awareness of those investing in local business ventures.
• Assist business by offering consulting teams of experienced professionals.
• Support a broad range of cultural events and performances.
• Increase communication between business leaders and legislators at regular meetings.
• Forge new bonds of cooperation between area businesses and local schools.
• Encourage residents and businesses to shop locally - especially with members.
• Produce attractive, accurate maps of city streets, including recent name changes.
• Aid decision makers and others with current statistical and economic data.
• Amend Act 250 to ensure timely reviews that respect local and district decisions.
• Respond to those seeking information with attractive materials and quality data.
• Provide professional growth opportunities for members and their staff.
• Increase membership so as to provide a strong, broad base of financial support for program activity and committee volunteer work.