Snowdrops on VT (rein)deer and whiskers on kittens, bright downtown holiday lights and warm Shires-made mittens.  Local shop...

It doesn't matter if it's a cold -18 degree day in the middle of winter or a steamy humid day in July...the Shires is always on the go...

Executive Director Matt Harrington of Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce located in Bennington, VT was named a Vermont Rising Star...

It doesn't matter if it's a cold -18 degree day in the middle of winter or a steamy humid day in July...the Shires is always on the go...

(CEDS) for the Southern Vermont Economic Development Zone has been approved and awarded short term planning funds by the US...

We recently hosted our annual Legislative Luncheon at the Career Development Center with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce...

Beneath the stars, music fans and home-brew fans came together for the first installment of the Rock-N-Brews concert series...

Trust.  It can be a tricky thing.  We can think we’re building good trust and credibility over time with our daily work...

Last week I had the opportunity to speak to the Hildene Board of Directors.  I shared with them our 2020 Vision and how the Chamber wants to work over the coming years...

How many times have you said to yourself, “This time is going to be different.  This time I’m really going to eat smarter and exercise more often.” 

If you are looking for some apple picking fun this fall here are the places to go in The Shires of Vermont. 

Over the past couple weeks in preparation for Garlicfest, I’ve thought a bit more about effective leadership characteristics – perhaps because of all that’s going on in the world... 

The next generation of massive consumers and customers is represented by the Millennial traveler, tourist, shopper and citizen.  They range from the ages of 17 to 37 years old give or take...

I know.  We Vermonters don’t like to say it too soon.  We push back, scuff our feet and perhaps even throw a tantrum like our 6-year old former selves...

BENNINGTON, VT - Every Labor Day Weekend for 22 years the Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival has been stinkin’ up Vermont. It’s known for...

This past week someone sent me an old article about my dad, Bob Harrington.  Many may still remember my father who worked for WBTN for over 40 years...

“We could do that…” I pondered at a meeting a month ago as the Regional Economic Development (RED) group met to discuss becoming part of...

LinkedIn's Careers team is working with Chambers of Commerce through the US giving them tools to help their community both in their own job search...

At our Northshire July mixer we announced our partnership and launch of the Shires of Vermont mobile app for travel and tourism: "GOshires VT."

So many people have said to me "How hard can catching a stream trout be?" I am here to tell you that its not as easy as some think...