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Thursday, September 3, 2020
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REDC/Chamber Award Nominations | Vermont Economic Relief & Recovery Resources | #BuyLocalVermont Program | Tourism & Hospitality Survey | Explore Rutland County | Career Hub | Events & Workshops
Rutland Economic Development Corporation and Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce are accepting nominations for the Rutland Region Business Leader of the Year, Community Leader of the Year, and Innovator of the Year awards.
The Business Leader of the Year should be a member of one or both of the organizations and embody and share the mission of the organization(s). They should provide jobs and have an investment in the betterment of our community.
The Community Leader of the Year should be a member of one or both of the organizations and have strong ties to the betterment of our community and its residents.
Candidates for the Innovator of the Year Award could be a thinker or tinkerer who is leading the greater Rutland Region toward a more innovative, creative, and inspired future.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 4, 2020, at 5 p.m.
Governor Phil Scott, in conjunction with the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development and several other State agencies, has recently announced additional economic grant programs to help stimulate and stabilize Vermont's economy.
Micro Business Grant Program: The Vermont Community Action Partnership and the Micro Business Development Program have come together to establish the Economic Micro Business Recovery Assistance for the COVID-19 Epidemic (EMBRACE). The program is intended to support the smallest Vermont micro-businesses owned by an individual with a "household" income at or under 80% of the State median. Review the Micro Business Grant Program application for full details.
Everyone Eats RFP: In response to COVID-19, restaurants, farmers, and community organizations have stepped forward to help feed our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. These programs have helped stabilize communities by nourishing Vermonters, alleviating the surging demand on food shelves, and providing economic support to restaurants. The State of Vermont has allocated $5 Million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to a new program called Everyone Eats, which supports restaurants feeding Vermonters in need. Southeastern Vermont Community Action, the fiscal agent for the program, is requesting proposals from community organizations around the state to further these programs in the months ahead. Learn more and submit a proposal here.
#BuyLocalVermont is a program created by the State of Vermont that uses CARES Act funds to aid Vermont businesses and residents struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The #BuyLocalVermont program promises to bring in the foot traffic needed to quickly increase sales for restaurants, retail stores, entertainment and performing arts venues, lodging, and tourism-related businesses.
On September 8, 2020, #BuyLocalVermont will begin incentivizing purchases by giving Vermont residents $30 Neighborhood Gift Cards – also known as "NIFTS" – on a first-come, first-served basis. When a resident activates their e-gift card, they'll be matched with local Vermont businesses where they can use their funds. It's a program that puts real money in the hands of residents and jumpstarts sales for the small businesses powering our communities.
Learn more about #BuyLocalVermont and add your business today →
The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing is looking for businesses to quantify the impact of COVID-19 across the tourism industry, including lodging, retail, restaurants, and the arts. VDTM hopes businesses will take a moment to complete the brief survey to help them to better understand the economic loss and seasonal trends. The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to Friday, September 11.
Explore Benson & West Haven, Vermont
Benson and West Haven are small neighboring towns located in the northwestern corner of Rutland County and are home to an abundance of outdoor recreation, including fishing and boating at Benson Landing, hiking at Pond Woods Wildlife Management and the Helen W. Buckner Memorial Preserve at Bald Mountain, and racing at the fastest dirt race track in New England.
Explore West Haven and Benson and plan your day trip today! →
Rutland Economic Development Corporation's Career Hub features full-time jobs across Rutland County that provide a salary higher than the Vermont living wage.
Quality Control Technician
Isovolta, Inc. is seeking applications for a Quality Control Technician to join their team in North Clarendon.
Road Maintenance Foreman
Killington Resort is accepting applications for a Road Maintenance Foreman.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Wednesdays | 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.
September 9, 2020 | 10-11 a.m.
Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VT PTAC) hosts a webinar on organizing your bid responses to enable you to produce a submission in a fraction of the time!
September 11, 2020 | 12-1 p.m.
Center for Women & Enterprise hosts a virtual workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are looking to get started with email newsletters.
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