2026 Annual Membership Meeting
Date and Time
Friday Jan 30, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST
5:00pm - 6:00pm Business Meeting, Presentations & Award Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:30pm Social Hour and Member Networking
Location
Monument Arts & Cultural Center
44 Gypsy Lane, Bennington, VT
Fees/Admission
• $65.00 per person non-member
NO refunds will be issued after January 20th
Refunds are subject to $5 service fee
Contact Information
Erika Floriani
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Description
Join the Southwestern Vermont Chamber for our Annual Membership Meeting and the Biggest Business Night of the Year at the Monument Arts & Cultural Center in Bennington!
The business meeting portion and a special presentation begins at 5pm in the theater of MACCenter. Enjoy a complimentary sparkling beverage upon your arrival as we kick off the evening with a welcome from our presenting sponsor, Executive Director and Board President. This portion will also include a recognition of new board members, slate of officers, as well as the presentation and vote for the 2026 budget.
The award ceremony will follow as we announce the Member of the Year, New Member of the Year, Regional Visionary Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award. Following the presentation of awards and meeting closure, enjoy social hour with hors d’ oeuvres and cash bar offering beer, wine, cocktails & NA options as you browse the open galleries of the Arts Center.
Tickets are $60 per member until January 27 and sponsorship opportunities are currently available.
Business meeting begins at 5:00pm
- Welcome from the Board President and Executive Director
- Special Presentation
- New Slate of Officers & Board Directors Announced
- Present 2026 Budget
- Annual Chamber Awards Ceremony
- Complimentary Sparkling Beverage & Hors d' Oeuvres
- Member Networking
- Cash Bar with Beer, Wine, Cocktails & NA Options
