The projects are presented to the State of Vermont and considered for grant program awards throughout the year.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Priority Projects 2023 | The Hub CoWorks Feature on WCAX | CEDRR Holiday Mixer at HFCU |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
CEDRR Soliciting Priority Projects for 2023
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is seeking applications to the Rutland County Regional Priority Project List for 2023. Each year, we partner with the Rutland Regional Planning Commission to build a Regional Priority Project list which is presented to the State of Vermont and is used in considering grant program awards throughout the year.
The deadline for project submissions is December 16th. If you are a business owner or work with a municipality or nonprofit that has a project that will create new jobs, provide childcare or housing, or support Rutland County infrastructure and may be applying for funding in 2023, we urge you to apply to be a part of this list.
The Hub CoWorks Featured on WCAX Channel 3 News
WCAX Channel 3 News produced a story about The Hub CoWorks in Downtown Rutland earlier this week. If you missed it live, we are happy to share it with you here.
One Week Away: CEDRR Holiday Mixer Hosted by HFCU
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Heritage Family Credit Union will host the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's Holiday Mixer.
The event will take place at the Ron Hance Operations Center located at 26 Allen Street in Rutland, next door to the main branch.
Appetizers will be provided by East Creek Catering along with a cash bar. There will be raffles including grand prizes such as four round-trip Cape Air tickets to Boston, a hotel and spa package, gift certificates to local restaurants, and a one-month membership to The Gymnasium. We will use business cards from this year's previous mixers for the raffles, so the more mixers you attended, the better your chances are of winning!
Governor Phil Scott during his weekly press conference. Photo from the Vermont Department of Economic Development.
Apply Now for the Community Recovery & Revitalization Program
The application is now open for the Community Recovery and Revitalization Program (CRRP). Announced today by Governor Phil Scott at his weekly press conference alongside Department of Economic Development Commissioner Joan Goldstein, the CRRP portal is now live and accepting submissions for projects that spur economic recovery and revitalization in communities across the state. CRRP grants are available to for-profit, nonprofit, and municipal applicants for projects that:
- Assist industries most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic such as arts and entertainment, hospitality, agriculture, and educational services;
- Support childcare and affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income households;
- Establish or improve municipal water and wastewater systems to build housing or create jobs through business creation and expansion; or
- Are located with a Qualified Census Tract (QCT).
Awards will be made on a rolling, first come, first served basis, with the exception of the first 30 days during which the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) will prioritize the review of applications that primarily serve BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. ACCD will also prioritize the review of applications from municipalities and organizations located in non-Metropolitan Statistical Areas (non-MSAs) in Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor counties during the initial 30-day priority period.
ACCD hosted a series of five informational webinars unique to each eligible project type and strongly encourages all potential applicants to watch the recordings prior to submitting their application.
Full details of the program, webinar recordings, and the application can be found at the Community Recovery and Revitalization Program page.
Submit Nominations for U.S. Small Business Administration Awards
National Award Categories
- Small Business Person of the Year
- Exporter of the Year
- 8(a) Graduate of the Year
- Small Business Development Center Excellences and Innovation Award
- Women's Business Center of the Year
Step 1: Review the nomination criteria Start by reviewing the National Small Business Week Award Nominations Guidelines and review any nomination guidelines for District Office local award categories, as well as the above National awards, the nomination criteria and detailed submission instructions.
Step 2: Gather and complete the required forms All forms can be downloaded from the National Small Business Week website. Refer to the nomination guidelines to determine which forms to submit.
Step3: Submit your completed nomination electronically Submissions must be uploaded to the District office "upload link". In New England the upload links can be found here:
Step 4: Watch your email for communication regarding your nomination
Local and Regional Awards Categories
In addition to the national awards categories listed above, the six offices across New England also offer the following local awards:
- Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
- Minority Small Business Owner
- Veteran Small Business Owner
- Woman Small Business Owner
- Microenterprise
- Young Entrepreneur – Must be 30 or under on June 1, 2023
- Small Business Manufacturer
- Homebased Business Champion
- Financial Services Champion
To submit a nomination package for these local awards you will need to complete form 3300 found here: Award Nominee Background Form (sba.gov) and the district office award nomination form: Nomination Form for District Office Awards (sba.gov). Upload your completed nominations forms to your district office upload link found in the above. Complete details can be found on your SBA district office website:
- Connecticut District Office Awards Information
- Maine District Office Awards Information
- Massachusetts District Office Awards Information
- New Hampshire District Office Awards Information
- Rhode Island District Office Awards Information
- Vermont District Office Awards Information
The deadline to submit is December 8, 2022, at 3:00 PM ET.
If you have questions about the local awards nominations process, email: region_1@sba.gov.
Courtney Allard, The MINT Makerspace Education Coordinator.
The MINT Makerspace Hired Education Coordinator
We are super excited to introduce Cortney Allard who is joining us as our Education Coordinator.
Cortney comes to us most recently from the Rutland Restorative Justice Center overseeing the BARJ (Balanced and Restorative Justice) program. she worked with truant, at-risk, and adjudicated youth, ages 10 to 18.
In addition to working one-on-one with youth, Cortney collaborated with educators and administrators in Rutland City Public Schools. She implemented a Social Emotional Learning program called Emotional Intelligence. The program covered topics of bullying, emotional regulation, time management, and building peer relationships.
This kind of work serves as a strong foundation for the work we do in the Boiler at The MINT. At first glance, one might ask "what does emotional intelligence have to do with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math?" We know and believe that without an emotional connection, nervous system regulation, and a sense of belonging, learners of any age are underserved by the subject matter. Now, more than ever, it is so important that our educational spaces, even the extracurricular spaces like The MINT, are built on this kind of foundation.
Cortney's first order of business is designing our December Break Camp! Stay tuned for more information on that camp and even more youth Boiler programming soon!!
Welcome, Cortney.
Welcome to Our New Members
Raven Crispino is insurance licensed in the state of Vermont and serves Rutland County. She can help clients with auto, home, renters, condo, motorcycle, landlords, personal umbrella, and watercraft insurance.
Her Community Involvement includes, the Chamber & Economic Development Board of Directors, NewStory Center volunteer, a Chaffee Art Center featured artist, and Rutland Young Professional member.
Our in-home care services brighten the lives of seniors who can benefit from a helping hand and a friendly smile. Our caregivers, who are seniors themselves, make your life easier by providing compassionate care in the comfort of your home.
Our in-home care services empower seniors to continue to live independent lives by taking care of day-to-day tasks that become more challenging as you age. As your health and personal requirements change, we’re here to assist in the ways you find most helpful.
CEDRR would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership:
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.
AVP Mortgage Loan Originator
Heritage Family Credit Union is seeking an AVP Mortgage Loan Originator to join their team.
Mortgage Closer
Heritage Family Credit Union is seeking a Mortgage Closer to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
SBA's New Veteran Small Business Certification Program
DECEMBER 6, 2022 | NOON
Attention veteran small business owners! If you are interested in government contracting opportunities, join SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman on December 6, 2022 for a virtual update on the new Veteran Small Business Certification Program and a demo of the application portal.
Loan Clinic
DECEMBER 7, 2022 | NOON
The Small Business Administration is hosting a free webinar at noon Dec. 7 about its guaranteed loan programs.
SBA guarantees loans making it easier for small businesses to get the funding by reducing lender risk. Funds can be used for most business purposes, including long-term fixed assets and operating capital. Amounts range from $500 to $5.5 million.
To access the webinar, visit http://ow.ly/SNs050IsxAM (may need to copy and paste link into web browser address bar).
To access the webinar by phone, call 802-490-7604 and enter code 301113174#.
For more information, email brian.declue@sba.gov.
An Inside Exit: Selling Your Business to Family, Managers, or Employees
DECEMBER 13, 2022 | 12:30-2:00 PM DECEMBER 15, 2022 | 9:00-10:30 AM
Starting to think about ownership succession for your company? For many business owners, the best option is to sell to those already involved in the business, such as family members, managers, or the broader group of employees. In this 90-minute webinar, you will learn the basics of internal exit paths and how to prepare for them. Following an overview of general ownership succession principles and the business valuation process, we will take a close look at three ways of selling a business: to family members, to managers, and to the larger group of employees. The event is co-presented by the RDCs of Vermont, Vermont Small Business Development Center, Vermont Employee Ownership Center, and VMEC, with funding from the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development.
This live webinar will be offered twice in December, led in each case by a business advisor with extensive experience in exit planning.
December 13, 2022, 12:30-2:00 p.m., led by Certified Exit Planning Advisor John Davis of Davis and Hodgdon CPAs.
December 15, 2022, 9:00-10:30 a.m., led by business broker and exit advisor Lynne Silva of The Silva Group.
CEDRR Mixer Hosted by Heritage Family Credit Union
DECEMBER 13, 2022 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Come join in the holiday fun! Heritage Family Credit Union will host the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's Holiday Mixer.
The event will take place at the Ron Hance Operations Center located at 26 Allen Street in Rutland, next door to the main branch.
A cash bar and appetizers will be provided by East Creek Catering. We will also raffle off grand prizes!
