Businesses

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Are you looking to shop or eat in Montpelier? Looking to make a trip here? Maybe you just need a good chiropractor. The following links should help you plan a visit or do business in Montpelier.
Shopping: Montpelier has a wide variety of independently-owned shops including one of the highest densities per capita of book stores in the country. For a full listing of retail businesses, visit www.montpelier-vt.org/shopping/index.cfm.
Restaurants: Home to the New England Culinary Institute, Montpelier has a strong dining culture. Many of our restaurants are members of the Vermont Fresh Network, a farmer/chef collaborative. Member restaurants are committed to serving local, fresh foods. For a list of Montpelier restaurants, visit www.montpelier-vt.org/restaurants/index.cfm .
Services: To find a full list of service businesses in town including banks, doctors, insurance agents, hair salons and more, visit www.montpelier-vt.org/services/index.cfm.
Capitol City Cash
Most downtown Montpelier merchants and restaurants accept Capital City Cash, Montpelier’s universal gift certificate. Capital City Cash makes a great present for birthdays, graduations, weddings, and thank you! Find participating merchants and sales locations here.
Business Assistance
Thinking about opening a business in downtown Montpelier? Give Montpelier Alive a call! We can help connect you with landlords of available properties, training opportunities, on-going business assistance, downtown information and more! Montpelier Alive provides regular assistance to downtown businesses.
Click here for more information.
Community Events
2/6/12
Design Committee Meeting. 5:15 pm. Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for info.
2/7/12
PechaKucha Montpelier: Downstairs at the Savoy, learn about Montpelier’s Capital City Cash program. More info HERE.
2/9/12
Board Meeting. 5:30 pm. Montpelier Police Department. EMAIL for info.
2/10/12
Art Walk: Stroll through Downtown Montpelier and visit with artists and view their work. 22 venues. Write a love note to the Valentine Phantom at City Center. More info HERE.
2/10/12
Sweets and Treats: All day in Downtown Montpelier, participating shops will offer mystery discounts to their shoppers. Another reason to love your local!
2/13/12
Rotary Presentation: Executive Director Phayvanh Luekhamhan gives an overview of 2011 accomplishments at the Montpelier Rotary Club luncheon. 12 pm, Capitol Plaza. EMAIL for info.
2/14/12
Promotions Committee Meeting: 11:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for info.
2/23/12
Emergency Preparedness Workshop, FREE. 8:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for more info.
2/23/12
Community Forum: Local Options Taxes. Learn and discuss this topic prior to Town Meeting Day. 7 pm, Capitol Plaza. EMAIL for Info.
3/6/12
Town Meeting Day. Please come to Montpelier City Hall to vote!
3/7/12
Montpelier Business Association Monthly Meeting. 8:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. EMAIL for info.
3/8/12
Board Meeting. 5:30 pm, Montpelier Police Department. EMAIL for info.
3/21/12
Back Office Series: Features Bear Pond Books and Rivendell Books. 5:30 in Chilrdens Room of Bear Pond Books. EMAIL for more info.
3/22/12
Advanced Social Media Workshop: For businesses to engage customers and fine tune their message. 8:30 am, Montpelier City Hall. Reservations Required. EMAIL for more info.
3/22/12
Legislative Walkabout: 5 – 7 pm. Downtown Shops stay open a bit later to welcome and meet the legislators.
4/1/12
PoemCity Kick Off Event: Reading by Sydney Lea at State House, 4 pm. More info HERE.
What else is happening? Find out HERE!
Contact us anytime:
Montpelier Alive
39 Main Street
Montpelier, Vt 05602
director@montpelieralive.org
(802) 223-9604
Phayvanh Luekhamhan
Executive Director
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