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Friday, August 14, 2020
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Rutland County COVID-19 Recovery Forum | Childcare Discussion | Building Communities Grant Program | Vermont's Economic Recovery Grants | RYP Professional Development Series | Downtown Rutland Retail Passport | Career Hub | Events & Workshops
The Coronavirus pandemic has hit Vermonters and our communities hard. As the summer brings re-openings and a partial restart of the economy, coming together to discuss strategies that accelerate recovery and build ongoing resilience is vital. The Local Solutions and Community Action Team established by Governor Phil Scott invites you to join a virtual forum on Thursday, August 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to connect with others in Rutland County to share challenges and ideas for community recovery; connect with others working to respond, recover, and build long-term resilience; and meet with a "visiting team" of state, federal, business, and non-profit leaders who will share recovery strategies from across the state and ideas for resources and support. This forum will be facilitated by the Vermont Council on Rural Development.
Learn more about the Rutland County COVID-19 Recovery Forum and register →
Discussion on Childcare Needs and Policies
The Child Development Division of the Department for Children and Families would like to meet with Vermont's employers to learn more about any childcare concerns that employers may anticipate going into the fall.
This listening session on August 20 from 2-3 p.m. will be helpful to the Child Development Division as they continue to develop policies to support the needs of families. They would also like to take the opportunity to open lines of communication with employers about how families can make use of the State's existing services to match with available childcare, how to learn more about child care subsidies, and other ways the state is working to support families during this challenging time.
Join the discussion on August 20 at 2 p.m. using Microsoft Teams or by phone by calling (802) 828-7667.
The State of Vermont has announced available funding for the Building Communities Grants Program. Under the grant program, which is administered by the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services, regional economic development corporations are encouraged to apply for funding on behalf of local businesses and organizations.
Since 2016, REDC has written winning grants for nine regional businesses, who received a combined total of more than $185,000. This year, REDC is opening the process to its members prior to opening submissions from additional community organizations. As part of the program, REDC staff will work with businesses whose projects meet eligibility criteria to write and submit grants on behalf of the business or organization.
This is a competitive grant program intended to provide last gap funding for shovel-ready projects and does not support ongoing fundraising initiatives. Projects must demonstrate realistic job creation or job retention, and a 1:1 financial match is required. See the full program details for more information.
The Building Communities Grant Program also includes a recreational facilities component and human services and educational facilities component. Applicants, including municipalities, nonprofit agencies, and regional economic development organizations, are encouraged to apply for these opportunities to fund construction, infrastructure support, and needed projects.
If you are interested in learning more about the Building Communities Grant Program or working with REDC to apply, please contact Assistant Director Kim Rupe at kim@rutlandeconomy.com or (802) 770-7061.
The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development and other State agencies have recently announced additional recovery grants for businesses and organizations, including:
Childcare Providers, Summer Camps, and After School Programs: The Agency of Human Services has received $12 million to provide restart grants and other costs to childcare providers, summer camps, and after school programs.
Cities, Towns, Villages, and Other Government Entities: The Agency of Administration will administer a special grant fund and issue grants to units of local government to reimburse eligible COVID-19 expense incurred on or before December 30, 2020, including hazard pay, supplies and equipment, sanitation, facility alterations, overtime compensation, redirection of staff for first-response needs, and any other eligible COVID-19 expenses not covered by other funding sources.
Healthcare Providers: The Agency of Human Services is administering a $275 million Healthcare Stabilization Grant program for a broad array of healthcare providers. The deadline to apply is August 15, 2020, and funding will be allocated based on need.
Vermont's Economic Recovery Grants, as well as grant funding for agricultural producers and processors, landlords and tenants, and others, are still available for eligible nonprofits.
Learn more about Vermont's Economic Recovery Grants and see if your business is eligible →
Rutland Young Professionals is hosting a four-week professional development series with Dr. Karlyn Borysenko. The series will focus on playing politics in the workplace, including five concepts you need to know based on the science behind how human beings make decisions at work. The cost of this four-session series is free for Rutland Young Professionals members and $25 for non-members.
Explore this professional development opportunity and register today →
Support your favorite small businesses and be entered to win $500 cash! Shop locally in Downtown Rutland this August and September with this fun retail passport promotion through Downtown Rutland Partnership. Pick up a passport at any of the 15 participating locations.
Learn more about the Downtown Rutland Partnership's retail passport →
Rutland Economic Development Corporation's Career Hub features full-time jobs across Rutland County that provide a salary higher than the Vermont living wage.
Human Resources Business Partner
Green Mountain Power is seeking applications for a human resources business partner in Rutland or Colchester.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Monday-Friday | 9-10 a.m.
The SBA Vermont District Office hosts a free daily webinar to discuss Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness and other important changes.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9-10 a.m.
The SBA Vermont District Office hosts a free webinar to discuss SBA's COVID-19 funding options, and other important updates.
August 18, 2020 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Vermont Employee Ownership Center's 15th annual conference will be held virtually this year, featuring 15 workshops and a number of activities. Pre-registration is required.
August 19, 2020 | 10-11:30 a.m.
This Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VT PTAC) webinar will provide information on the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification program in Vermont.
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