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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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College of St. Joseph Survey | Parade of Heroes Marchers Needed | New Come Alive Outside Board Members with CEDRR Ties |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Screen capture from "Future of the College of St. Joseph Campus" survey.
The Future of the College of St. Joseph Campus
As the Housing Trust of Rutland County is studying redevelopment options for the College of St. Joseph campus, we are interested in hearing what community members would like to see the property used for in the future. We are conducting a preference survey to gather input on the type of uses - housing, business, community services, recreation - that may be possible on the site. Please spend a few minutes to fill out to survey and feel free to pass this link along to anyone you feel may be interested in taking part.
Save the date. We will be hosting workshop on August 17th, and the community will be invited for site walks and other activities to explore potential redevelopment scenarios for the site. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and express their preferences. More information will be available shortly. Please email Enman Kesselring Engineers at adydo@enmankesselring.com if you would like receive additional information about the workshop.
Essential Workers to be Honored in Parade of Heroes
Calling all healthcare workers, first responders, teachers, grocery store workers, bank tellers, utility workers, and so many more! We are honoring everyone who made a difference in our lives throughout the pandemic with the Parade of Heroes, Saturday, August 27 at 4:30 PM. Email lori@rutlandeconomy.com to march in the parade.
Courtesy of Come Alive Outside
Come Alive Outside's New Board Members Both Have CEDRR Ties
Come Alive Outside is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Lyons and Steve Costello to its board of directors. Vermont natives Steve and Olivia share not only a love of the outdoors, but also a background in journalism. Steve recently retired as the Vice President of Customer Care at Green Mountain Power. Olivia is currently the Communications and Marketing Manager for the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region. Both were friends of Come Alive Outside before they came on the board, with Steve serving on the organization’s steering committee.
Though a love of the outdoors is not a qualification to be on the Come Alive Outside board, both Olivia and Steve enjoy hiking and getting active outside. Steve is a nature photographer who loves creating portraits of wild creatures. He also enjoys kayaking and running along scenic routes. Olivia is a newly-minted snowboarder who also enjoys walking in the woods and paddleboarding.
West Rutland Receive Downtown Revitalization Grant
Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) awarded over $2 million in Downtown Transportation Fund (DTF) grants to support 15 projects in Designated Downtowns and eligible Designated Village Centers.
Of the fifteen projects, West Rutland was awarded $180,000 to create the Marble Street Parking Lot, serving businesses and as overflow parking for special events held at the Town Hall Auditorium. The parking lot is also convenient to recreation opportunities on the Marbleway Path and will include an electric vehicle charging station, bicycle rack, and bus shelter.
2022 Community Leadership Summit Registration
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is inviting Vermonters of all backgrounds who are working with a goal of improving life in their community to attend the 2022 Community Leadership Summit on Wednesday, August 10, at Vermont Technical College. The Summit agenda will include skills workshops, networking opportunities, community project panels, and forum discussions.
Registration is now open for $50 per person, with options available on the registration website for partial or no payment to register, if needed, by using promo code “PARTIAL” (for $25) or “FRIEND” (for no cost) at checkout. This is an event that is meant to be accessible to all without financial barriers. The day includes a BBQ-style lunch and a Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Party to close.
This event will be an all-inclusive summit aiming to bring new and established voices together from across Vermont. Anyone who is serving on local commissions, taking the lead or taking a stand in their community, or who is engaged in advancing a positive future for their town, city, or state is encouraged to join the conversation. Speakers and participants will represent the full diversity of Vermont community members and leaders including youth, municipal leaders, community organizers and volunteers, people with lived experience with critical challenges facing our communities, experts and technical assistance providers, regional leaders, and more.
Free Vermont State College Courses for Vermonters
Northern Vermont University and the Vermont State Colleges System are once again offering FREE courses and training to Vermonters whose jobs were affected by COVID-19. This funding is available for the summer and fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters while funding lasts.
You may qualify for these funds to take up to two FREE courses at NVU (or another Vermont State College). We offer numerous training options across many high-demand industries and classes that fit your lifestyle to help you upskill or reskill as a member of the Vermont workforce. Check out our workforce-focused course through Center for Professional Studies.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity for the summer or fall 2022 semester, please visit vtworkers.vsc.edu to learn more, browse available courses, and sign up!
Morgan Over, left, looks on as Maci Voity uses the chop saw during the final day of the week-long camp Rosie’s Girls.
MINTacular, MINTacular, MINTacular!
Help us celebrate our 5th birthday on August 6th from 2-4pm! Each of our shops will be up and running with demonstrations and hands-on projects. This is an events for all ages, so bring the whole family, bring your neighbors, bring your neighbor’s whole family - just leave the pets at home.
And, what’s a birthday party without cake? And door prizes? We’ll have both; register to win a free month of membership to The MINT. Come see all that you can make at and meet some of the maker community at the MINT!
Last week, July 25-29 we hosted two camps here at the MINT:
MRU middle schoolers came out to explore STEAM powered projects in the Boiler. Youth learned about circuitry, solar ovens, gravity & engineering, and they got creative making their own flags, name badges, and more! Our Build it at the Boiler program continues through August on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings.
Rosie’s Girls®, a camp run in collaboration with Vermont Works for Women, also got hands-on last week. Middle school girls and gender-expansive youth entering grades 6-8 spent each day learning about design, build, material exploration, small hand tools and larger power machinery. The group started each day with affirmations and social-emotional “Power SKills” then set out into the wood shop to get creative. The week ended with some metal shop exploration, including welding! The next session is August 15 and registration is still open!
CEDRR would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership:
Applebee's Grill & Bar, Carris Reels, Casella Waste Systems, City of Rutland, Gawet Marble, Good Shepherd's Little Lambs, H&R Block, Heritage Family Credit Union, HireAbility, Housing Trust of Rutland County, Hull Maynard Insurance, Interstate All Battery Center, Kinney Pike Insurance, Marble Valley Regional Transit, McCormack, Guyette & Associates, P.C., McDonalds (Couglin Inc), Morgan Stanley, O'Brien Shortle Reynolds & Sabotka, Otter Creek Engineering, Phoenix Books, Proctor-Pittsford Country Club, QuickPrint of Rutland, Rob Stubbins Electric, Rutland Community Cupboard, Rutland City Public Schools, Southside Steakhouse, Tossing Funeral Home, Vermont Business Magazine, Vermont Country Store, Vermont Railway Inc., VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, and Waffle Cabin.
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.
Mortgage Underwriter
Heritage Family Credit Union is seeking a Mortgage Underwriter to join their team.
Media and Marketing Developer
Healthy Design is seeking a Media and Marketing Developer to join their team.
Loan Officer/Lender
NeighborWorks of Western Vermont is seeking a Loan Officer/Lender to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Veteran & Military Affiliated Small Business Owner Listening Session
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 | 9AM-10AM
Community Navigators want to hear from veteran and military-affiliated small business owners and entrepreneurs!
Please join Morgan Nichols, Main Street Alliance (MSA) and Faye Longo, CWE/VBOC to share your experiences as business owners and entrepreneurs in Vermont. We seek to further understand what is working well and what gaps still exist for veteran and military affiliated small business owners and entrepreneurs. By listening deeply and centering the small business voice, MSA hopes to influence transformative change in Vermont to make for a more equitable and accessible small business economy.
There is NO COST to participate in this virtual listening session.
Small Business Funding: How & Where to Get It - CWEVT Virtual
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 | 11AM-12:30PM
Join Small Business Administration representative Kevin Morehouse to learn about funding options available for your small business! We'll cover where to find funding, what matters most to lenders, and more. There will be ample time for questions, so come prepared to with your small business funding questions!
Faye Longo, Project Manager for Community Navigator Pilot Program, will also share about the many free services and supports available to entrepreneurs to help them start, grow, and expand their businesses in Vermont!
11th Annual Best Practices Exchange
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 | 9:30AM-12:00PM
Efficiency Vermont is pleased to announce the 11th annual Best Practices Exchange on September 14, 2022 in Killington, Vermont for a FREE event for commercial and industrial (C&I) sector businesses in Vermont.
At Best Practices Exchange, C&I facility managers, decision makers, the most experienced mechanical contractors and relevant product manufacturers will join Efficiency Vermont’s Account Management and Energy Consultant teams to share industry Best Practices.
