Vineyard Chamber News Today

Bit. Right now we start with vonnie quinn. Vonnie good morning. Greece has made the deadline it could not afford making payments totaling 7. 4 billion to a number of creditors including the imf and the European Central bank. Greece got a bridge loan after its parliament agreed on new austerity measures. Greek banks reopened for the first time in three weeks but there are limits on withdrawals. Angela merkel says that is one of the reasons bailout cost need to go quickly. Merkel is also suggestin...

The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce has started a search for its executive director.  Current director Carolina Cooney issued her resignation last month, and will stay on while the chamber finds her replacement. “As the voice of business and tourism for Martha’s Vineyard’s six towns, the MVCC plays a crucial role in fostering a prosperous […]

Martha's Vineyard is home to year-round residents but the real star is summer, when the population swells to six figures.

Officials with SeaStreak and the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce celebrated the start of a new commuter service to and from New Bedford during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Vineyard Haven last week. After receiving approval from the Steamship Authority Board in September, SeaStreak has begun offering roundtrip passenger service to and from New Bedford […]

Officials helping to map Tisbury’s master plan discussed concepts and priorities for downtown Vineyard Haven, with the primary goal of preparing for sea level rise and larger and stronger storms.  During a meeting last week, topics included the possibility of a storm causing 10 feet of flooding at the waterfront in 2030, and plans to […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis looked more presidential over the last week than either President Joe Biden or Donald Trump.

The nearly 100-square-mile island is a popular destination for couples seeking a picturesque destination. But some residents who work these lavish nuptials face hardships beyond the aisle.

Business organization leaders indicate slight downturns in summer traffic over this summer season compared to last year, with some noting a downturn in spending. Leaders and business owners identified many of the same factors, including competitive European travel prices, and poor weather in the early part of the season. Josh Goldstein, owner of the Mansion […]

The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual $10,000 raffle. Tickets cost $100. Only 350 tickets will be sold. The raffle is a fundraiser for the Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit that provides programs and services for Island businesses. Tickets are available for purchase at mvy.com, by phone, or on Venmo.  Several Island […]

5 things to do on Martha's Vineyard, including relaxing at the beach, visiting a farm, and viewing the famous gingerbread cottages.