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Advocating for businesses & communities in Hartford, VT & beyond. Hosts of the annual Quechee Balloon Festival. Networking, events, & resources to help local businesses thrive.
A strong start to Day 2 of the Quechee Balloon Festival! We’ve had liftoff since 6:00 AM, and the fun is just getting started — come by for music, shows, festival fun, and of course… balloons! 🎈

#QuecheeBalloonFestival
June 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
And here, in the cool light of late afternoon, we witness the majestic hot air balloon in its final act — collapsing with all the grace of a Victorian fainting couch. Truly, a noble end to a lofty day.

Congratulations to our photo contest runner-up, Bruce Clement!

#Photography #HotAirBalloons
June 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
10 days to go!

One of the most-loved traditions of the Quechee Balloon Festival is our photo contest—and the 2024 winner is a stunner.

Take a look at this breathtaking shot by Bonnie Ryder, last year’s winner.

#Vermont #Photography #HotAirBalloon
June 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A blue summer sky and fair winds.

Tickets for the 45th Annual Quechee Balloon Festival at: bit.ly/QBF2025

#photography #hotairballoon #vermont
May 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
28 days to go! Here’s a throwback to the early days of Quechee Balloon Festival—proof that the magic has been lifting off for years. 🎈

Tickets at bit.ly/QBF2025

#HotAirBalloon #Photography #Vermont
May 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A hot air balloon, a covered bridge, and glassy water. The Quechee Balloon Festival stripped down to the essentials.

Find your own memories this year, from June 20th-22nd

bit.ly/QBF2025
May 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Another photo from the archives! Cameras are a little different, but the glassy river, green woods, and misty hills are the same.

#VintagePhotography #Vermont
May 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🎈 It’s here! We’re thrilled to unveil the official 2025 Quechee Balloon Festival poster — illustrated by Eisner-nominated graphic artist @darylseitchik.bsky.social (whose cartoons have appeared in The New Yorker) and Vermont Book Award winner @dan-nott.bsky.social

#VermontArtists
May 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
One of our members, JAM, is teaming up with the Vermont Workers’ Center for a conversation about what Medicaid cuts could mean for Vermonters—and what we can do about it.

RSVP at uvjam.org/event/health...

#Vermont #Healthcare
April 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Reposted by Hartford VT Chamber
The number of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in Vermont has doubled in the past two years — there are now more than 18,000 on the roads.
EVs account for more than 12% of new cars in Vermont
The number of electric vehicles has doubled in the state over the past two years, but they're still below targets to meet Vermont's emission reduction requirements.
www.vermontpublic.org
April 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Unearthed from the archives: a few hidden moments from Balloon Fest history.

We’ve been quietly digitizing old photos as we get ready to celebrate 45 years of lift-offs and laughter.

#VintagePhotography #HotAirBalloons
April 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Reposted by Hartford VT Chamber
State Treasurer Mike Pieciak said the seismic shift in trade policy will, according to one economic report, cost the average Vermont household about $3,800 annually.
Businesses worry Trump tariffs will shrink Vermont's nearly $2B global export market
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced new tariffs on foreign goods in some of Vermont’s biggest export markets, such as China, India and Trinidad and Tobago.
www.vermontpublic.org
April 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Reposted by Hartford VT Chamber
Vermont might have been spared the worst in the president’s latest round of tariffs, but officials said a broader trade war could still shake up the state’s economy.
What do Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ mean for Vermont? - VTDigger
Vermont might have been spared the worst in the president’s latest round of tariffs, but officials said a broader trade war could still shake up the state’s economy.
vtdigger.org
April 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Meet this charming saurian visitor! 🦕 This unique balloon will take to the skies at this year's Quechee Balloon Festival, Part of a duo of balloons brought by siblings Scott and Peter Griswold, it’s sure to be a crowd favorite. Don’t miss it!

#HotAirBalloon #Festival
April 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Our website updates for the 2025 Balloon Festival are progressing well in time for the big event. Pilots are beginning to appear in our new gallery—pictured below is Jim Reagan of CT Ballooning with his blue and yellow contraption.

quecheeballoonfestival.com/pilots2025

#Photography #HotAirBalloons
March 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce has landed on Bluesky! We’re here to elevate local businesses, advocate for our community, and, of course, celebrate the Quechee Balloon Festival.

#Vermont
March 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM