Produced by the Southwestern Vermont Chamber and Catamount Access Television
🔍 What Is The Chamber Telecast?
The Chamber Telecast is your direct line to the conversations shaping Southwestern Vermont’s future.
This series connects Southwestern Vermonters with the state’s most influential leaders and thinkers. Hosted by the Chamber’s executive director Matt Harrington, the show explores how national decisions—especially under the new Trump administration—are affecting life and business in Southwestern Vermont.
Whether it’s tariffs, workforce issues, immigration, or rural development, we break down the big headlines into what matters here at home.
📌 Topics We’re Tackling
🌐 Federal Policy Shifts: What Trump-era tariffs and trade deals mean for Vermont
👷♀️ Immigration & Workforce: How national immigration policy affects our workforce shortage
🧭 Governance & Law: Exploring local impacts of federal law changes
🗳️ Political Landscape: How changing leadership is reshaping Vermont’s economic future
💡 Why It Matters
In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, it’s more important than ever to stay informed—and involved. The Chamber Telecast delivers timely, accessible insights from leaders who shape our laws and policies.
No spin. No shouting. Just real conversations with real impact.
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🎥 Watch the Latest Episode
April 18, 2025
Join Matt Harrington for the inaugural episode of The Chamber Telecast, a new civic conversation series from the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Catamount Access Television. In this powerful interview, U.S. Senator Peter Welch discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Vermont’s rural economy—from tariffs and workforce shortages to political civility in Washington.
Join us for our next episode on May 1 at 12pm with Congresswoman Becca Balint!