Marlboro College, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), and WTSA

BDCC
Marlboro College
WTSA



For Immediate Release:


The economic crisis has all of us riveted to the news watching markets tumble, companies downsize, and states wrestle with their budgets. While events play out on the grand stage of the national and global stage, there are impacts in our more local arena as well. Vermont’s state budget is in trouble, and our own local companies are stressed. And with all that each of us faces difficult situations and decisions.

Marlboro College, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC), and WTSA are working together to produce a series of events to help people understand and cope with these unique conditions.

The first event will be Congressman Peter Welch talking about the federal bills and views on Saturday, February 28, 11 to 12am, at the Latchis theater. Congressman Welch has been actively involved in creating the two major stimulus bills. He will talk about the bills, economic conditions as seen from Washington, and the impact of the stimulus bill on Vermont. After his presentation he will take questions from the audience. Congressman Welch is on the House Energy & Commerce and Oversight Committees, both important elements in the legislative response to the economic crisis. Welch has long supported green energy innovation, manufacture and production as important to Vermont’s economic future.

The presentation will be rebroadcast Sunday night at 7pm on 96.7 WTSA FM

For Further information:


Jeffrey Lewis BDCC 257-7731
Ellen McCulloch-Lovell, Marlboro College, 257-4333
Bill Corbeil, General Manager, WTSA 254-4577

The Dover Economic Development Committee Retains Primetime Concepts, Inc. to promote Dover’s Summer Season

Dover Economic Development Committee

Town of Dover, the Home of Mount Snow

PO Box 428

West Dover, VT 05356

www.DoverVermont.com

(802) 464-4608

Lisa Coneeny, Chair



February 20th, 2009



The Dover Economic Development Committee Retains Primetime Concepts, Inc. to promote Dover’s Summer Season



With the end of winter only one month away, the Dover Economic Development Committee (DEDC) has retained Primetime Concepts, Inc. on a project basis to promote summer activities in Dover to regional and national media.



The DEDC has set out a series of story lines for Primetime based on information gained from surveys conducted to Dover second home owners, residents and businesses in 2008. These story lines will be themed around the attributes and benefits of living, working and visiting Dover. Themes will include the beauty and recreation of Dover, Top Chefs and appetizing dining choices in the area, summer family activities with fall festivals, parades and county fairs, the plethora of shopping choices featuring the many shops, art galleries, artisans and crafter studios, luxury lodging for less and profiling the international flavor of Dover’s Innkeepers.



Primetime Concepts Inc.’s president is Lynn Barrett who has 25 years of public relations experience in New York City and Vermont focusing on travel, event marketing, recreation and destinations. She has an impressive array of national contacts in the travel and lifestyle media and has a proven track record of promoting Southern Vermont. She has created and developed marketing and public relations programs for the Southern Vermont Regional Marketing Organization, Strolling of the Heifers, the 85th Annual Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition and the Latchis Restoration Project, among others. She is also publisher of Southern Vermont Arts & Living magazine. In addition to her regional work, Lynn has represented a number of other travel-oriented clients including the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), Hyatt Resorts, New Zealand and Royal Caribbean Cruises. Also as the former Director of Communications for CBS Sports, she has promoted premier events like the Super Bowl, US Open Tennis and Masters Golf.



The mission of the Dover Economic Development Committee is to stimulate and promote economic development for the benefit of the residents of and visitors to the Town of Dover, Vermont. The DEDC is excited about working with Lynn of Primetime Concepts Inc to meet these goals by disseminating information on the upcoming summer season to regional and national outlets. With her background and experience the DEDC feels Primetime will make significant progress in accomplishing this mission.



For more information on the activities of the Dover Economic Development Committee visit their website, www.DoverEconomicDevelopmentCommittee.com.



The Dover Economic Development Committee was created in May 2007 as a committee of volunteer citizens with the goal of stimulating and promoting economic development for the benefit of residents of and visitors to the Town of Dover, Vermont. In the first year the committee focused on gathering information, surveying the community and creating a 5-year business plan. The business plan was approved by the Board of Selectman in September 2008 and can be found on the website, www.DoverVermont.com. It defines the actions and priorities of the DEDC within six subcommittees; beautification of the town; trails & paths; telecommunications; venue/recreation center; events; and marketing.



Public input is a vital part of the process. It is encouraged and welcome. The DEDC meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at the Dover Town Hall.

Kelly Clark Takes Overall Dew Tour Title

NORTHSTAR-AT-TAHOE,Ca(Feb.22) -
U.S. Team menber Kelly Clark (Mt. Snow, Vt) won the overall title for women in the Superpipe at the final stop of the 2009 Winter Dew Tour. Clark won second place, the Silver medal, behind Australia's Torah Bright - fellow team member Hannah Teter coming in third. Clark won the Dew Cup with one gold and two silver medals over a three stop U.S. circut. Kelly has podiumed 10 times out of 10 contests- 5 firsts and 5 seconds. She now leaves for Japan representing the U.S.A. at the Asian Superpipe contest which will take place this coming weekend.

Youth Pays Their Age Day Coming In March at Mount Snow

For Immediate Release:

Contact: Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Lorre Brayman
office@visitvermont.com
802-464-8092

February 18, 2009

YOUTH PAY THEIR AGE DAY COMING AGAIN TO MOUNT SNOW IN MARCH!

West Dover, VT - Mount Snow’s third and final “Youth Pay Their Age Day” of the 08/09 season is coming up Sunday, March 8th, 2009. The Youth Pay Their Age Day has been a big hit with kids as well as parents and is available for children between the ages of 6 to 18. A ten year old lift ticket costs $10, a sixteen year old ticket costs $16. This is the best deal of the season!
Mount Snow offers skiing and riding on over 100 trails, and is home to Carinthia, an entire mountain face terrain park. Skiers and riders taking advantage of this promotion will also be able to watch the 30th Annual Paul Holland Memorial Jack Jump Race Dual Slalom on Charlie's Chase. A Jack Jump is a seat on a ski. Lift Mechanics used to use it back in the early days of ski resorts when they needed to carry all their equipment.

Prizes and party following the race. For more information about Mount Snow, visit their website www.mountsnow.com. For more information about other upcoming events in the Mount Snow Valley, visit our website at www.visitvermont.com.

Kelly Clark Wins Another World Cup

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, BC (Feb. 14) - Olympic gold medalist Kelly Clark(Mt. Snow,Vt) won her second World Cup in the FIS world circut of snowboarding. Jiaya Liu of China was second and fellow U.S. Team member Hannah Teter came in third. The Cypress Mtn. superpipe contest was attended by the best riders in the world all eager to ride the pipe that will host the 2010 Winter Olympics one year from now. Kelly's next stop is the third and final Dew Tour( Tahoe, Ca) in which she is the leading contender for the overall championship.

Chittenden Bank Continues as Masters in the Mountains Title Sponsor

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Health Care is pleased to announce that Chittenden Bank will be the Title Sponsor of the 2009 Masters in the Mountains Golf Tournament. The annual benefit tournament will be Friday, June 12, at the Golf Club at Equinox in Manchester.

“We are extremely grateful to Chittenden Bank, which continued its support as Title Sponsor of this annual tournament,” said Dr. Michael Brady, member of the SVHC Board of Trustees and tournament chair. “Chittenden has been a significant supporter of SVHC for more than 15 years. Whether it is sponsorship of events or financial support for new medical equipment and technology, Chittenden has continually pledged their commitment to the health and well-being of our community.”

Proceeds from this year’s golf tournament will be used to modernize emergency services as part of an initiative to modernize the hospital. In the next few years, SVHC will renovate and expand the hospital, including the emergency department, imaging, pharmacy, and lab to meet the demand for services and provide more privacy and comfort for our patients.

“Masters in the Mountains is a premier golf event, and we are pleased to once again to partner with SVHC in making the tournament a success,” said Shelley Colvin, market manager at Chittenden Bank on Main Street in Bennington. “The bank is honored to support SVHC,” added Colvin. “Chittenden has a strong local presence in the Bennington and Manchester areas and is proud to be among donors who recognize community support is essential to ensure access to high-quality health care where we work and raise our families.”

Brady said that the health system is grateful for the support. “We are fortunate to have the loyalty of prominent regional businesses like Chittenden. Support for special events allows corporate sponsors to express their commitment to high-quality health care.” he said. “Fund-raising events, such as Masters in the Mountains, also generate goodwill and make the community aware that SVHC is a non-for-profit.”

The title sponsorship of $15,000 is one of more than a dozen sponsorship opportunities available to businesses or individuals ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. Sponsors at all levels are invited to field a team in the tournament. For more information about becoming a Masters in the Mountains sponsor or putting together a team, contact PJ Venti of the SVHC Development Office at (802) 440-4024.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care is a community not-for-profit that exists solely to serve the health care needs of the greater Bennington area. For more information please call 802- 442-6361 or visit www.svhealthcare.com.

Chittenden Bank, which has proudly served individuals and businesses statewide since 1906 is a division of People's United Bank, a federally-chartered savings bank with $20 billion in assets. People's United Bank provides consumer and commercial banking services through a network of more than 300 branches in Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine and New York. Through additional subsidiaries, People’s United Bank provides equipment financing, asset management, brokerage and financial advisory services, and insurance services. For more information please call 1-800-545-2236 or visit www.chittenden.com.

The DEDC moves ahead with planning &promotion of trails in Dover, VT.

Dover Economic Development Committee

Town of Dover, the Home of Mount Snow

PO Box 428

West Dover, VT 05356

www.DoverVermont.com

(802) 464-8000



February 9th, 2009



The Dover Economic Development Committee moves ahead with planning and promotion of trails in Dover, VT.



The Dover Economic Development Committee (DEDC) has negotiated an agreement with Mount Snow to open up the Crosstown Trail System to the public. The Crosstown Trail System is a year round trail system with a selection of easy to moderate hikes. It is located in the center of West Dover with access from Handle Rd on the West side, Kingswood on the North side and Crosstown Rd on the East side.



This summer the Trails & Paths subcommittee will coordinate the creation of a nature trail on the Crosstown path. This will include sign posts along the path with educational information about the flora and fauna of the surroundings, a trailhead sign with a large map of the area and free printed maps onsite for the public.



Trails are a big priority for both residents and visitors alike. In a survey conducted by the DEDC of Dover residents and 2nd home owners, pedestrian and bike trails were found the number one priority for using taxpayer money. The DEDC also noticed that the Dover Town Plan, Dover Profile Project and Vision 2000 had similar findings.



As a result, the printed trail map is one of many projects undertaken by the Trails & Paths subcommittee of the DEDC. They have already identified all existing trails in Dover and are currently mapping out many of these trails in preparation for more printed maps. To make that happen they are in contact with the Planning Commission, Development Review Board and the Zoning Administrator to amend existing zoning bylaws to accommodate parking at each of the trailheads. The subcommittee has attended two workshops; grant writing by the US Forest Service and the Vermont Trails & Greenways Trail Symposium. They are also in close contact with the Tri-Town Committee and the Chamber of Commerce to work on a valley wide trail system with maps and promotion.



The DEDC printed maps are currently available at the Dover Town Office, various Inns and retail outfits throughout Dover as well as on the Town of Dover website, www.DoverVermont.com, as well as the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce.



The Dover Economic Development Committee was created in May 2007 as a committee of volunteer citizens with the goal of stimulating and promoting economic development for the benefit of residents of and visitors to the Town of Dover, Vermont. In the first year the committee focused on gathering information, surveying the community and creating a 5-year business plan. The business plan was approved by the Board of Selectman in September 2008 and can be found on the website, www.DoverVermont.com. It defines the actions and priorities of the DEDC within six subcommittees; beautification of the town; trails & paths; telecommunications; venue/recreation center; events; and marketing.



Public input is a vital part of the process. It is encouraged and welcome. The DEDC meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at the Dover Town Hall. For more information, go to www.DoverEconomicDevelopmentCommittee.com.

Poker and Parks promotion in the Mount Snow Valley February 21st

Contact: Lorre Brayman – Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
1-802-464-8092 or office@visitvermont.com

For Immediate Release:

Poker and Parks promotion in the Mount Snow Valley February 21st

Ride Carinthia and The River at Southern Vermont’s Mount Snow Resort! Limited seats are still available for the 3rd Annual Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce Texas Hold ‘Em Benefit Poker Tournament on February 21st at the Grand Summit Resort and Conference Center at Mount Snow Vermont.

The no limit tournament begins at 7:30 pm and is limited to100 players. Advance registration is encouraged; however players will be admitted at the door according to availability of seats. Registration begins at 7:00 pm, light fare and cash bar available.

Players will be vying for a first place prize of up to $5,000 cash with combo prizes packages, including $100 cash, for second and third place.

Hit the slopes before the game at Vermont’s only all terrain mountain face, Mount Snow’s new Carinthia Park, site of the recently completed second leg of the 2009 Winter Dew Tour. Lift and lodging packages in the Mount Snow area start at $72 per person.

The Mount Snow Valley is a short drive from New York City (3 ½ hours), Albany (1 ½ hours), Hartford (1 ½ hours), and Boston (2 ½ hours). Home to Mount Snow Resort and a host of lodging and dining options, visitors to the valley get a big Vermont mountain experience paired with a small drive time and a great price.

Lodging package information and complete rules and registration information for the professionally run tournament, including progressive blinds, can be found at www.VisitVermont.com or by calling the Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce at 1-802-464-8092