We will hold a ribbon cutting and our July Mixer both on Tuesday, July 9.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Upcoming Ribbon Cutting | Upcoming July Mixer | Seeking Whoopie Pie Bakers |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Ribbon Cutting for Kaleidoscope Art Supply
Tuesday, July 9 at 11 a.m. is the Ribbon Cutting for Kaleidoscope Art Supply!
There will be light fare and refreshments from Hand Carved by Ernie, a raffle basket, photo opportunities, and more!
Kaleidoscope Art Supply is located at 37 Center Street/2nd Fl. in Downtown Rutland.
July CEDRR Mixer Hosted by Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
Join us for the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) July Mixer hosted by Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty (FSSIR) on Tuesday, July 9 from 5-7 p.m.
FSSIR encourages attendees to wear festive garden party attire! 🌸👒
There will be putting, giant jenga, prizes, a photo contest, raffles, food and drinks by Roots the Restaurant, and more! FSSIR will collect donations for the new Boys & Girls Teen Center and match total donations up to $500.
Seeking More Whoopie Pie Bakers
We need more whoopie pie bakers for the Third Annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Downtown Rutland, hosted by the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region, on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
About 5,000 attended the event in 2023. This year, the Vermont State Tourism Department is featuring our festival as a Vermont Signature Event, which increases the coverage and marketing of our event. Because of this, we are preparing to host over 6,000 attendees. One preparation is seeking more whoopie pie bakers.
As a baker, you will be paid $750 to provide 250 whoopie pies (3 inches or larger) quartered for sampling. Your payment will be made on the day of the event. In addition to the samples, you can sell other whoopie pies and baked goods. Many bakers last year sold full-sized whoopie pies, cookies, cupcakes, and more!
If you have questions, contact Lori Pinkowski at lori@rutlandeconomy.com or visit the link below to learn more.
Welcome to Our New Member
McCormick Electrical LLC specializes in providing top-notch electrical services for both residential and commercial clients. From residential, commercial, and generator installations to electrical service work I offer a wide range of services to meet your electrical needs.
Whether you need electrical installations for your residential or commercial property, I've got you covered. Fully licensed and insured. Master Electrician #07941
Having electrical issues? Don't worry, I provide prompt and reliable electrical repair services to ensure that your electrical systems are functioning optimally. Your safety and satisfaction are my top priorities.
Worried about losing power in the coming storms? Installing a standby or portable generator will put your mind at ease while the neighbors are in the dark.
CEDRR would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership:
Town of Killington Receives $25 Million
The Town of Killington will receive a $25,000,000 grant from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
This project will complete phases 2-4 of a four-part project to make safety improvements at key intersections and pedestrian crossings. Approximately 2.7 miles of shared use path and 1.4 miles of new sidewalk facilities will be constructed. New stormwater infrastructure will be installed in addition to a complete, full-depth reconstruction of the roadway.
Tacitly, Inc. receives early-stage investment of $75,000. Photo from VermontBiz.
Our Very Own Tacitly Receives Investment Fund
The Green Mountain Accelerator Fund (GMAF), an investment fund dedicated to supporting rural Vermont tech startups, has invested $75,000 in Rutland-based Tacitly, Inc. This is the first investment made by the recently launched GMAF, which is managed by the Center on Rural Innovation, and aims to spark scalable entrepreneurship and tech job creation in rural Vermont by investing in early-stage tech startups.
Tacitly, a company with a team of five, specializes in creating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology for training purposes. Their innovative solution provides immersive training experiences, ideal for situations where hands-on equipment is either costly or easily damaged. Their debut product is an AR training environment designed for nurses to practice using code carts. Recently, they secured their first sale with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
Vermont Women's Fund Allocates Grants Locally
The Vermont Women’s Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024 annual grant round. A total of $365,180 was awarded to 36 organizations across Vermont.
Local grantees are:
Downtown Rutland Partnership, Rutland, $5,000
The MINT, Rutland, $5,000
NewStory Center, Rutland, $10,000
PEGTV Scholarship Awardees Announced
PEGTV is excited to announce the three winners of the 2024 Courcelle Scholarship Award. The scholarship award recipients include:
Colleen Hadley – Stafford Technical Center
Ryan Skaza – West Rutland High School
Emily Sunderland – Stafford Technical Center
Any Rutland County high school senior intending to pursue post-secondary education in the fields of television, film, radio, internet, computer animation, graphic and digital arts, sound engineering, photo and print journalism, marketing, communications, and public relations is eligible to apply.
The PEGTV Courcelle Scholarship honors the memory of Joe Courcelle for his pioneering work for public access television in Rutland. Joe was an active member of our founding board of directors, as well as a dedicated independent producer, and an integral part of the establishment of PEGTV.
Congratulations to each of our winners!
NEFCU and VSECU Announce New Name and Brand
New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) and Vermont State Employees Credit Union (VSECU) merged in 2023. After a year of planning and working with a consultant, EastRise Credit Union is the new brand for the two credit unions.
The name EastRise evokes the promise of a new day and fresh beginnings. This mindset is the core of who we are. By delivering exceptional customer service and a full array of banking products, we elevate everyone, helping to build strong and sustainable financial futures for all.
Featuring the Vermont state bird perched atop a mountain with the sun rising in the East. Our logo is a nod to our roots while looking ahead to a bright future.
VT Employers: Child Care Contribution Begins July 1
Act 76 of 2023 created the Child Care Contribution (CCC) under 32 V.S.A. Chapter 246 to fund investments in Vermont’s child care system. Beginning July 1, 2024, Vermont employers and self-employed individuals will begin making contributions composed of a 0.44% payroll tax on wages and a 0.11% self-employment income tax to the Vermont Department of Taxes for deposit into the Child Care Contribution Special Fund.
This guide is intended to provide preliminary guidance for: • Employers, • Employees, and • Self-employed individuals. Vermont statutes, Vermont Department of Taxes rulings and administrative rules, and applicable court decisions supersede information presented here. Additional information can also be found on the Department’s website.
Small Business Owners' Retirement Survey
The Vermont Employee Ownership Center is a proud partner of The Northeast Transition Initiative (NETI), a partnership of organizations across the Northeast. Its common goal is to preserve as many of the roughly 200,000 small businesses as possible, throughout New England and New York State. There is a focus on businesses whose owners are looking to retire within the next few years. This great and pressing challenge demands collaboration among multiple organizations and lenders with particular and locally-rooted expertise as well as a shared mission for expanding the adoption of employee ownership to meet this moment.
One piece of this shared effort is to better understand how business owners are preparing for retirement and which succession options they are considering, with the intent of improving the resources and information the partner organizations offer to small business owners. To that end, NETI is deploying a survey for business owners in order to better understand the potential economic impact of this ongoing wave of retiring business owners (sometimes referred to as the Silver Tsunami).
The information gathered in the survey will also be shared with service providers, civic leaders, and policymakers so our economic leaders can better understand both the challenges ahead of us and the solutions at hand.
You can fill out and share the survey by clicking here. It is designed to take less than 10 minutes of your time to complete, and all responses will be confidential. Only anonymized data will be shared publicly.
Green Mountain Care Board Hosts Community Meetings
You’re invited to a Healthcare Community Meeting in your region to hear the results of a monthslong analysis of Vermont’s healthcare system.
Over 1,800 Vermonters have weighed in and shared input on their experiences providing, utilizing, and paying for healthcare in Vermont. Dr. Bruce Hamory, an expert in health system transformation, will facilitate a discussion on options your local hospital and community can take to create a sustainable and affordable healthcare system in Vermont.
Wednesday, July 31, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Co-Starters Program to Launch This Fall
The Hub CoWorks will be launching a new program this fall designed to help people determine whether their business ideas are viable, and how to get them started.
It will dive into:
- Creating a corporation
- Branding
- Marketing plans
- Finding space
- Developing logos
- & more valuable insights!
To learn more, check out what the Rutland Herald had to say after speaking with Program Director Bill Lucci here.
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DIGITAL MARKETING FOR RECRUITMENT AND FUNDRAISING
Thursday, September 12, 2024
9:00–11:00 a.m.
The HUB Co-Works
The Program:
This seminar on digital marketing will cover various strategic approaches to utilize digital channels effectively in fundraising and recruitment efforts. Key topics will include using social media platforms, email marketing campaigns, search engine optimization (SEO), YouTube, and other online advertising platforms to engage donors, increase board membership, and raise funds. Participants will learn how to create compelling content, leverage data analytics for targeted campaigns, and maximize online fundraising activities and increase board membership through effective digital marketing strategies.
The Facilitator:
Mimi Damm is a seasoned digital marketing strategist and seminar speaker and is at the forefront of empowering businesses to thrive in the digital age. With a passion for innovation and deep understanding of the ever-evolving digital landscape, she has dedicated her career to helping organizations leverage the power of digital channels to achieve their goals in terms of revenue and presence.
With over two decades of experience in the field, Mimi brings a proven track record of delivering results-driven digital marketing strategies that have driven growth, engagement and profitability for a diverse range of clients.
Registration:
This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required. Space is limited, so please click the Event Brite link here to register. Light breakfast refreshments will be provided.
Summertime at The MINT
Here is what we have coming up at the MINT! Please reach out to us with any questions: info@rutlandmint.org.
Upcoming Youth and Family Programs:
Kids and Family Pottery Workshop: Figure Vases
August 17th: Enroll Here
Classes for kids of ALL ages:
Torch Fired Enamel Jewelry
July 18th &25th: Enroll Here
Stained Glass for Beginners
July 9th and 10th: Enroll Here
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.
Line Cook
Still on the Mountain is seeking a Line Cook to join their team.
Production Support
Bodycote is seeking a Production Support to join their team.
Architectural Project Manager
Hirschmann Windows & Doors is seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Why Digital? Digital Advertising 101 for Small Business
July 10 | 7:45-9:30 a.m. | Casella Room in The Hub CoWorks
Your customers are online…
Join us as we discuss the opportunity to reach potential customers where they are spending their time. You will learn about the various tactics of digital advertising and have the opportunity to design a marketing strategy for your business.
Presented by Ryan Adams of Pamal Digital.
Digital Marketing for Recruitment & Fundraising
September 12 | 9-11 a.m.
This seminar on digital marketing will cover various strategic approaches to utilize digital channels effectively in fundraising and recruitment efforts. Key topics will include using social media platforms, email marketing campaigns, search engine optimization (SEO), YouTube, and other online advertising platforms to engage donors, increase board membership, and raise funds. Participants will learn how to create compelling content, leverage data analytics for targeted campaigns, and maximize online fundraising activities and increase board membership through effective digital marketing strategies.
13th Annual Best Practices Exchange
September 18 and 19 | Killington Grand Resort Hotel
On behalf of Efficiency Vermont, we invite you to join us Wednesday & Thursday, September 18 & 19, 2024 in Killington, VT for the 13th Annual Best Practices Exchange! This is a FREE event for commercial and industrial (C&I) sector businesses in Vermont.
The full schedule of events is now available to review!
