Vermont's North Country Chamber of Commerce

06/15/2026

This is your reminder to stop by our monthly coffee hour this Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 AM at Sol Cafe! Thanks to this month's Sponsor, Passumpsic Bank

06/12/2026

We are thrilled to see Newport receive these funds, which will enable projects to improve Newport City! Congratulations to Mayor Rick and everyone involved in this accomplishment!

The recipients of $7.62 million in funding for economic development in Vermont have been announced, including water and healthcare improvements.

06/12/2026

Strawberry Pie and Costume Contest registration forms and guidelines are now available on our website! Or stop by the Welcome Center and pick them up from our friendly volunteers.

This year's Strawberry Festival is one you won't want to miss! Saturday, June 20th at Gardner Park, right alongside the Newport Farmer's Market.

https://www.vtnorthcountry.org/events/strawberry-festival

06/10/2026

NEK Jobseekers!

We need your help in gathering feedback from jobseekers in the Northeast Kingdom! To help us shape the regional workforce solutions developed through the Workforce Expansion Program, we want to know what people look for in a job, what matters to them most about work, and what it has been like searching for a job in the NEK.

How you can help:

If you are a jobseeker in the NEK, please complete our survey by June 19th. https://forms.office.com/g/ga9hT1u0hw

Employers and community partners: Please share this link with jobseekers in your networks and post it on your sites and social channels! https://forms.office.com/g/ga9hT1u0hw

Your support will help ensure our strategies reflect real experiences and needs across our region.

06/10/2026

NEWPORT! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Newport Downtown Development will transform a dedicated portion of The Tasting Center at 150 Main Street into a community gathering place, a home for live music, movie nights, workshops, celebrations, community events, and more!

We want your help defining this next chapter!

Submit your name ideas using the link below by June 23rd for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the Downtown Newport restaurant of your choice! 🍽️

https://forms.gle/ZQt186Fp2Qz51xTN7

06/10/2026

Mark your calendars for a perfect way to jumpstart your week. We are thrilled with the response to this collaboration, be sure to stop by Sol Cafe on Wednesday, June 17th for a cup of caffeine and the connections that fuel our community.

06/09/2026

We are getting excited, the Strawberry Festival is coming soon! What are you looking forward to most at this year's Strawberry Festival? Vote with an emoji and let us know!

🏆 The NEW Strawberry Costume Contest (with CASH prizes!)
🍓 Delicious, made-to-order Strawberry Shortcake!
🥧 The amazing pie contest and auction!
😍 I can't decide, but I'll be there!

https://www.vtnorthcountry.org/events/strawberry-festival

06/09/2026

Summer Music Series

06/04/2026

🍓Just over 2 weeks away! Check out our site for all the details: https://www.vtnorthcountry.org/events/strawberry-festival

06/02/2026

🍓NEW THIS YEAR at the Strawberry Festival!🍓

Have you ever dreamed of being a giant strawberry? This is your moment.

Join us June 20th for the *first ever Strawberry Costume Contest* at VT's North Country Chamber of Commerce Strawberry Festival! Whether you go homemade, store-bought, sweet, silly, creative, or over-the-top, we want to see your best strawberry inspired look.

Bring the whole family and add a little extra fun to your Strawberry Festival experience. Contest details and registration information coming soon.

Comment 🍓 below if you're willing to wear a strawberry costume in public!