Franklin County Regional Chamber of Commerce

06/02/2026

🎉 Welcome Kathryn Towle, CPA, and Towle CPA to the Chamber!

Kathryn launched Towle CPA in 2023 to give Vermont's small businesses expert, year-round accounting support without the big-firm price tag or one-size-fits-all approach.

When she's not crunching numbers, Kathryn leads Girl Scout troops, coaches softball, keeps bees, and champions kids with heart conditions through her nonprofit, VT Cardiac Kids, Inc. 🐝❤️

Ready to simplify your finances? Visit towlecpa.com

05/21/2026

🦞 What a night at Jeff's Maine Seafood!

Thank you to new owners Kelli and James for hosting our May Mixer and sharing their story of carrying on a St. Albans tradition. Great food, great people, great conversations — this is what the Chamber is all about. 🙌

We're so glad to have Jeff's as a longtime member. Here's to the next chapter! 🐚

05/15/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Chamber member Kittell Branagan & Sargent on 40 years of serving Vermont businesses!

From accounting to advisory and audit support, KBS has been a trusted partner across the state for four decades — and was just named one of Vermont's Best Places to Work in 2026.

Here's to four decades of keeping Franklin County and Vermont businesses moving forward! 👏

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/may/14/milestone-year-kittell-branagan-sargent

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05/08/2026

🌟 Nominations Are Open! 🌟

Do you know a nonprofit making a real difference in Franklin County? We’re now accepting nominations for 2026 Nonprofit of the Year! 🏆

✨Help us celebrate the organizations that uplift our community through service, leadership, and meaningful change.✨

👉 Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/4Ud9N5F7QHmySu5Y9
🗓 Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026

Join us as we celebrate at the Franklin County Chamber Celebration: Awards & Calcutta 🎉

👀 Sneak peek the event: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/franklin-county-chamber-celebration-awards-and-calcutta

05/01/2026

🚨 Franklin County high school seniors — listen up! 🚨

The deadline for the Young Professionals of Franklin County scholarship has been extended to May 15 — and we are SO excited to see your applications! 🎉✨

If you've been meaning to apply, NOW is your moment. 🙌

Two $500 scholarships are still up for grabs:
🎓 One for a student heading to college
🔧 One for a student entering a technical or trade field

Don't let this window close twice. You've got until May 15 — go for it! 💪🌟

Download the application at fcrccvt.com/young-professionals-scholarships or reach out with questions at [email protected].

04/24/2026

🍁 We're tapping into the Maple Festival spirit! 🍁

Come visit us at the Chamber this weekend! We're open at 2 N Main Street in downtown Saint Albans.

04/21/2026

📣 Attention high school seniors - Young Professionals of Franklin County are awarding two $500 scholarships this year!

One for a student entering college. One for a student going into a technical or trade field. Both for young people building their future right here in Franklin County. 💚

✅ Franklin County resident
✅ Completed application + 500-word essay
✅ Deadline: May 1, 2026

Download the application at fcrccvt.com/young-professionals-scholarships or reach out with questions at [email protected]

04/14/2026

Welcome to the chamber, Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District! 🌱🌍

FCNRCD partners with local farmers, land stewards, and communities to protect our natural resources, water quality, soil health, and the working landscape.

From agricultural programs and stream restoration to youth education and community tree plantings, FCNRCD is deeply rooted in making Franklin County a healthier, more sustainable place to live and work.

We're so glad to have them in our corner! 🌿 👉 franklincountynrcd.org

04/13/2026

Spring cleaning season is here! 🌷

Franklin County chamber members have you covered from donation to disposal:

👗 Divine Treasures in Swanton gives formalwear a second chance to shine — drop off that prom dress or bridesmaid gown you won't wear again!

♻️ Northwest Solid Waste Management District makes recycling easy with 8 drop-off sites across Franklin and Grand Isle counties. Catch their free workshops this Saturday, April 18 at Swanton Library covering repair, mending, and composting!

🏠 Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity's Swanton ReStore accepts donations of furniture, housewares, electronics, and more! Nearly 800,000 items were kept out of landfill last year. Can't drop off? Schedule a free pickup at vermonthabitat.org.

Shop local, donate local, recycle local. 💚

https://www.samessenger.com/news/how-to-donate-and-recycle-in-franklin-county-vt/article_dc3f45c4-d7a9-45c1-9ba6-f67da57a6f56.html

Spring cleaning on your weekend to-do list? Franklin County has several local resources for offloading that stuff you don’t want or need anymore.