Mark your calendar for CEDRR's December Mixer hosted by HFCU!
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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CEDRR's Annual Meeting | December Mixer |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
CEDRR's 2023 Annual Meeting hosted by The MINT Makerspace.
Celebrations at CEDRR's Annual Meeting at The MINT
Last week, The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) held its Annual Meeting at The MINT Makerspace in Rutland. The evening was a fun and educational night. Attendees learned about all shops within the makerspace, how to become involved, and Rutland Area Robotics.
Congratulations to our Annual Meeting Award Recipients!
The Cluckin' Cafe & Culinary Institute won Business Leader of the Year.
The Killington Vermont Selectboard won Community Leader of the Year.
Rutland Area Robotics won Innovator of the Year.
Paul Gallo won Volunteer of the Year.
We also thank Mark Foley Jr, John Russell III, Laurie Mecier-Brochu, Nicole Kesselring, and Steve Costello for their dedicated years on our Board of Directors, committees, and support of CEDRR and Real Rutland.
December Mixer Hosted by HFCU
Join us at Heritage Family Credit Union's Ron Hance Operations Center on December 12 for our December Mixer from 5-7 p.m.!
We will give away prizes such as a two-night stay at the Best Western Inn & Suites, a family day pass to Wonderfeet Kids' Museum, a Hydroflask water bottle, and more!
The donation portion of our 50/50 raffle will be given to the WSYB Christmas Fund.
RRMC Community Health Needs Survey
The community needs your voice.
Filling out the below survey will help our community work towards becoming a better place to grow, learn, work, age, and play.
Every three years, Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) talks to people in our community about how healthy we are, the issues we face, and what we need. Our agency supports this work in many ways and your voice helps us serve the community better. The information from this survey will help develop the Community Health Needs Assessment- a roadmap for getting funding to the areas that need it most.
Hearing from all parts of the region and all kinds of people who live in Rutland County is important. Your voice matters. Please share the link with friends and family in the Rutland Region!
For questions or concerns please email Jamie Bentley, jabentley@rrmc.org.
New Business Mentoring Program Matches Vermont Energy Professionals with Business Coaches
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF), in collaboration with Efficiency Vermont and its Energy Excellence Network, is launching an advanced business assistance program for Vermont energy professionals. Starting in January 2024, a cohort of competitively selected energy services business owners and entrepreneurs will work directly with experienced business coaches to receive advanced business assistance in a new program called, “Tools of the Trade – Business Fundamentals for Energy Pros.”
The “Tools of the Trade” program is an 18-month hybrid training course specifically designed to support the needs of home performance and weatherization contractors, builders who specialize in renewable energy and energy efficiency, electrician firms, and energy audit businesses. Energy business owners will be paired with experienced business coaches to address critical needs like workforce recruitment and retention, strategic planning, goal setting, staff management, financial management, and operations/project management.
Applications opened on November 13, 2023. The program will start at the end of January 2024 and run through June 2025.
Recreational Trails Program Accepting Pre-Applications
The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) is excited to announce the opening of the next round of grants through the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). In 2024, FPR will award approximately $500,000, funded through the U.S. Federal Highways Administration, to help municipalities, non-profits, and other governmental entities build and maintain trails across the state. Pre-applications for the RTP grants are open through December 30, 2023.
Join an introductory webinar about this grant program on Tuesday, December 5 at 1:00 p.m.
Please note: the application process for 2024 RTP grants is different from previous years, based on feedback from the 2023 RTP working group. If you have a trail you want to build or maintain in the state of Vermont, be sure to check out the RTP webpage for additional information about the process.
Bruhn Revitalization Grant Applications Now Open
The Preservation Trust of Vermont is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant round.
Awards of $50,000-$100,000 will be made to preserve and rehabilitate community gathering spaces of economic and social significance in rural communities.
Of particular interest are projects that aim to increase the economic vitality of a community or that bring new economic and community activity to village centers. Funds will be available for roof repair or replacement, structural repairs, window and door restoration, and code improvements, including fire safety and accessibility projects.
New for 2024! Privately owned commercial and mixed-use buildings in Designated Downtowns or Village Centers in communities with a population of less than 7,500 people are also eligible to apply for funding.
The deadline for applications is December 21st.
Vermont's Classical Music Radio Network expands to West Rutland
Vermont Public Classical, Vermont’s only classical music radio network, has expanded its broadcast coverage with new stations in Lyndonville at 91.5 FM and in West Rutland at 107.5 FM.
Broadcasting from Grandpa’s Knob in Castleton, WVER 107.5 FM is a new license Vermont Public purchased from the FCC in 2021. It provides a signal 2.5 times stronger than the previous signal at 99.1 FM, as well as an HD radio signal. The station can be heard up to 20 miles from Rutland.
ICYMI: Efficiency Vermont Videos
In case you missed it, here are links to two Efficiency Vermont videos.
Heat Pumps 101: Learn about the different types of heat pumps and considerations for your home in this recorded webinar.
Weatherization 101: Get a primer on proper weatherization - how to keep drafts out and save energy, plus incentives and financing.
The Hub Advantage Pass: A Community for Creatives
Limited offer through December 31, 2023! Join The Hub's vibrant community while saving 50%. Don't miss out. Learn more!
Welcome to Our New Member
Maple Leaf Clinic staff.
Maple Leaf Clinic, P.C., founded by Dr. Dean Mooney in 2003, provides a wide variety of services to the community including neuropsychological, educational, and psychological evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults, as well as Psychotherapy for people of all ages. Our reputation for our in-depth evaluations is known all over the U.S. In part, this is due to Dr. Mooney being on the Health Advisory Board for Turner Syndrome Society of the United States (TSSUS) and being a speaker at conventions across the U.S.
With a wide variety of clinicians, and continuing to grow, we offer two locations, yet still have the small office “family” feel (which includes our dogs). Our goal is to make sure that you always feel comfortable and welcome.
Our team is invested in our community serving on several Boards including Child First Advocacy, Rutland County Pride, Headstart, and the Pine Hill Partnership just to name a few. We love what we do and how it impacts the lives of those we meet.
Maple Leaf Clinic works with several insurances and hopes to expand on that as we continue to grow.
CEDRR would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership:
A M Peisch, Ava's Home Care Services, The Belden Company, BROC Community Action, Edward Jones, Reed Wilcox, Exotica Flowerz, McKernon Group, Mountainside Mutts, Old Brick Furniture and Mattress Company, Phoenix Books, Premier Coach, Pyramid Holistic Center, Sharon Stearns CPA, Town of West Rutland, and Wilk Paving.
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's Career Hub features full-time jobs across Rutland County that provide a salary higher than the Vermont living wage.
Licensed Insurance Agent
Pyle Agency in Fair Haven is seeking a Licensed Insurance Agent to join their team.
School Based Clinician
Community Care Network is seeking a School Based Clinician to join their team.
Hair Stylist
O'Brien's Salon Rutland is seeking a Hair Stylist to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
VOREC Community Grant Program Open Office Hours
NOVEMBER 21 | 1:00-2:00 PM
The Vermont Department of Forest, Parks and Recreation staff will host the third open office hours session for the VOREC Community Grant Program. The first half-hour of the session will be open for questions specific to construction, which spans multiple tracks, and the second half-hour of the session will be open for questions on any topic related to the grant program. Applications for this grant opportunity are due December 15, 2023.
- Theme: Construction projects
- Join Meeting
- Or call in (audio only)
- +1 802-828-7667
- Phone Conference ID: 316 128 241#
Everyday Financial Projections for Business Planning and Growth
SESSION 1: NOVEMBER 30, SESSION 2: DECEMBER 7, SESSION 3: DECEMBER 14 | 3:30-5:00 PM | IN-PERSON; CWE BURLINGTON OFFICE
Join CWE for an engaging session built to make financial projections simpler. You'll learn to turn your business ideas into realistic, numbers-driven plans. This interactive series will empower you with the essential skills to shape the financial future of your business.
Class #1 : Introductions + Observing In Real Life
Class #2 : Share Observations
Class #3 : Share Simple Cash Flow Based on Observations
What's Your Company's International Growth Strategy and Plan?
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 30 - APRIL 9, 2024 | TIMES RANGE FROM 2 - 3.5 HOURS | $4,000 PER COMPANY; A $3,000 STEP GRANT IS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING COMPANIES
For many years, VMEC conducted a successful multi-month ExporTech program - and we're bringing it back! If you're not familiar with ExporTech, it's a structured process designed to accelerate export growth for small-to-medium-sized (SMM) manufacturers. This 10-week program is specifically targeted at the executive leadership of forward-looking companies that want to develop and execute a strategic growth plan to expand international sales. With group workshops and individual coaching, in just 10 weeks' time, you’ll create an export plan specifically for your company.
