One of the things most Vermonters pride themselves on is their thrifty and frugal nature (fiscally responsible is what we like to say). Looking for some inexpensive ways to make some memories? 

Not all of us can make it back to the homeland to celebrate St. Patty’s Day; with that in mind come check out all that's happening in the Southern Shire of Vermont instead!  

Join us as we celebrate the local eateries, dining establishments and restaurants during our annual Spring Restaurant Week February 25th- March 4th...

We’ve had SO much snow this month we’re starting to re-think peak. Kidding of course, but this winter’s amazing! It feels like old school Vermont and is the best way to celebrate vacation week. Out in front of us (and you!) are epic skiing and riding, lots of live music, fun stuff for kids, and après so good you’ll wish it would snow until April.

Ready to get dirty?  Join our Bennington Made crew as they explore how local waste management company, TAM disposes of your trash, recycling and now compost!

Lights! Camera! Action! For the first time in decades, the Oldcastle Theatre is bringing movies back to Main Street in Bennington, Vermont. Every Thursday at 7 pm Oldcastle is hosting classic movie nights on their newly installed movie equipment and it’s all only $5 per person...

There are two things in this life that we hold near and dear...macaroni and cheese. When combined there is no resisting the splendor of this dish...

Let’s face it...Your loved one is tired of the same restaurant every week. It’s time to change it up, and luckily, we the Chamber have an array of places to choose from to make your Valentines’ Day that much better.

Super Bowl Sunday in the Bennington Area is as important in American Culture as the Fourth of July, motherhood & apple pie (Okay, maybe not motherhood). 

Your local Anytime Fitness and The Chamber have teamed up to give you 17 songs to jump-start your workouts and to keep the tush in gear.

 In Episode 1 our co-hosts Matt Harrington & Joe Frey visit the Bennington Early Childhood Center, discuss the Chamber's 2020 Vision, and talk with Will Gardner, Chamber Event Organizer for the Wings & Winter Homebrew Festival. 

In this episode we take a look at the microbrew craze that's happening in Southern Vermont with a special tour of locally owned and operated Madison Brewing.  We join Head Brewer Will as he shows us how the Madison family has been brewing beer for the last 20 years.

Here is a list of church Christmas services in the Bennington Area. We hope this helps you this busy holiday season!

There are so many fun shops and gift ideas in Bennington area so we put together a fun list of items for that special “Him” or “Her” in your life this holiday season. 

Looking for that unique gift for that special someone this holiday season?  Here are great samples of the unique, quality products that you can get right here in Bennington, Vermont.

The Better Bennington organization might have said it best, “When the holiday season rolls around we all hold fast to personal sentiments that make the season so special to each one of us.” 

The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce and the Vermont Veteran’s Home invite locals and visitors to participate in “Bennington’s Home for the Holidays Celebration."

Nothing says traditional Americana-slash-New England than a good ol' fashioned hamburger. Right in the backyard of where the nation was founded, you'll find some tasty, juicy burgs sure to warm your belly (and soul). 

The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce invites locals and visitors to participate in the second Restaurant Week of the year. 

This past week we had the pleasure of hosting our annual legislative luncheon, something we’ve rebranded as Business and Legislation.