Vermont’s Okemo Valley top rated Bed and Breakfast, Inn Victoria is honored by TripAdvisor as a business of excellence. For the third year in a row, Inn Victoria of Chester, Vermont earns the coveted Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. It is an outstanding achievement to be recognized by TripAdvisor as one of the worlds top [...]
February 23, 2013
VT Wood Manufacturers Association recognizes Woodworker of the Year
On January 25, 2013 at their Annual Meeting, the Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association (VWMA) honored Brent Karner of Clearlake Furniture with the 2012 VWMA Woodworker of the Year Award and the Vermont House Agriculture Committee with the 2012 Friend of the Industry Award. Clearlake Furniture received much recognition when they made 150 quality, wooden chairs [...]
January 31, 2013
Black River Academy Museum Renovations Underway
BRAM Updates Museum With Kitchen and ADA Restroom Following its major elevator wing project, Black River Academy Museum (BRAM) is now in the process of constructing a modern kitchen facility and making its restroom ADA-compliant so that the entire building will now satisfy ADA access requirements. The kitchen and restroom construction is being done by [...]
January 25, 2013
Come Down To Frank’s!
Marji Graf, CEO of the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes Frank Greiner in his new endeavor, Frank’s Tavern (in the old Christopher’s location in Ludlow.) Frank’s Tavern is a friendly neighborhood establishment offering live music on the weekends, karaoke every Wednesday, house of blues band Voodoo Alien on Thursdays, and daily drink specials. [...]
Welcome, LadyBug IT!
Marji Graf, CEO of the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes LadyBug IT to the Chamber. LadyBug IT is like having your own IT staff for your home computing needs. For a small monthly fee they monitor your PC, Laptop, and/or Mac health 24 hours a day. They will let you know if there’s [...]
January 22, 2013
Calvin Coolidge Historical Site on CBS’s SUNDAY MORNING
Congratulations to the Calvin Coolidge Historical Site in Plymouth for having a wonderful segment on CBS’s SUNDAY MORNING! In case you missed it you can watch it here.
January 10, 2013
Member Spotlight – The Okemo Valley Shuttle
Ludlow, Vermont. Marji Graf, CEO of the Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tesha Bus, owner of Good Commons and The Good Bus celebrated launching a new area transportation service with an official ribbon cutting on January 5th, after completing its first two weeks of operations. The Okemo Valley Shuttle Powered by “The Good Bus” [...]
Member Spotlight – Gloria’s Pantry
Cuttingsville, Vermont - Marji Graf, CEO of the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce visited Gloria Benson of Gloria’s Pantry in Cuttingsville, Vermont on Saturday January 5th, 2013 to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Gloria’s Pantry. Gloria Benson started selling her jams and pickles out of her house in 1998 and has been making delicious [...]
December 21, 2012
Local ski shop favorite, Randy Haskell, named finalist in national SKI SHOP HERO contest!
Skiing Business Magazine is holding a nationwide contest in search of the best ski shop employees in the country. Randy Haskell, who works for The Boot Pro in Ludlow, is a finalist who stands to win an all expenses paid ski trip, new ski gear and the title of National Ski Shop Hero. Help Randy [...]
December 20, 2012
The Okemo Valley Shuttle is Up and Running!
THE OKEMO VALLEY SHUTTLE – FREE local transportation on Friday & Saturday nights and holiday weeks! The Good Bus is proud to power the Okemo Valley Shuttle this winter in Ludlow. The shuttle will run hourly through the strip in Ludlow from Jackson Gore to The Pointe Hotel stopping at bars, hotels, restaurants and condos [...]
December 13, 2012
Sam’s Debuts New Lounge, Timber Inn Renovates Five Rooms
LUDLOW — Two adjacent businesses – an eatery and a motel – recently completed renovations. Each now offers the newest lounge and guest rooms in the Okemo Valley. Marji Graf, CEO of the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, visited Sam’s Steakhouse to see the recent bar and lounge renovation, designed by Malgosia Urbanoicz of [...]
November 30, 2012
ClearLake Furniture
Look who made the news! ClearLake Furniture in Ludlow, VT offers the best in hardwood handmade furniture by master craftsman. This news cast displays the beautiful work they did for The University of Vermont.
September 13, 2012
Good Commons on NY1
Check out this video of Good Commons done by NY1! Good Commons is a boutique retreat and destination home in Plymouth, Vermont. The owner, Tesha Buss, has a great story that she has shared in the video below. www.goodcommons.com
September 8, 2012
Fletcher Farm Celebrates 65th Anniversary!
The Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen, Inc invites you to join them in celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in the Farmhouse on the school campus. Fletcher Farms School for the Arts & Crafts is the oldest residential arts and crafts [...]
July 13, 2012
Member Spotlight – Bill Ackerman of The Vermont Country Store
2012 Vermont Chamber of Commerce – Allied Member of the Year This Vermont Chamber of Commerce Allied Member of the Year Award is designed for an individual who is a leader in offering a service that supports and promotes the hospitality industry in Vermont. Bill Ackerman was recognized for his exceptional dedication and commitment to [...]
