CEDRR Business Show now accepting registration and our March Mixer is two weeks away!
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Real Rutland Feud Winners | CEDRR Business Show | March Mixer |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Rutland Regional Medical Center's "Med Zeppelin," the winning team of the 2023 Real Rutland Feud.
Real Rutland Feud was a Success Again
This past weekend was our annual, "Real Rutland Feud," hosted by the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) at the Paramount Theatre. Over 550 people cheered on their favorite teams from the audience.
We would like to thank Xfinity, Town of Brandon, Community Health, NewStory Center, Killington Resort, Green Mountain Power, Rutland Regional Medical Center's two teams, Fabian Earth Moving, and Casella Construction for taking part in the show.
Congratulations to Rutland Regional Medical Center's team, "Med Zeppelin" for taking home the trophy this year!
Thank you to our sponsors, New England Federal Credit Union, M&T Bank, and Cape Air. All proceeds from the event benefit CEDRR’s Regional Marketing Initiative – Real Rutland.
CEDRR 2023 Business Show
Come promote your business or organization to potential new customers and make important connections within the Rutland County community!
April 11, 2023, join us at the Rutland Recreation Community Center from 4:00 pm–7:00 pm. Exhibitor set-up will begin at 2:00 pm. From 4:00 pm–5:00 pm, businesses and organizations will have an opportunity to network with one another and attend a presentation by the Rutland Young Professionals. The show will open to the public at 5:00 pm.
After a 3-year absence, the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is excited to bring back its annual Business Show. Rutland Region’s largest and most comprehensive gathering of Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer networking. This event is sponsored by Community Health, Cape Air, and M&T Bank.
For specific questions, please contact Chrispin White at chrispin@rutlandeconomy.com or (802)770-7066. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
CEDRR March Mixer is in Two Weeks
This upcoming month's Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region mixer will be hosted by Frank Webb Home. Join us, march 14, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Frank Webb Home, located at 3089 Cold River Road in Rutland. Roots the Restaurant will cater the event. More information to come.
Four Rutland County Businesses Listed as "Best Places to Work in Vermont 2023"
Each year, VermontBiz and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce announce the top Best Places to Work in Vermont. This year, 57 businesses were named. Of those, the following four Rutland County Businesses were named.
Small Businesses (15-99 US Employees):
Medium Businesses (100-249 US Employees):
Large Businesses (250+ US Employees):
Comcast - Western New England Region*
For eligibility, companies must have at least fifteen full or part-time permanent employees working in Vermont, have a physical operation in Vermont, are a publicly or privately held organization, are a for-profit, not-for-profit, or a government organization, and have been in business for at least one year, at the program registration deadline.
*indicates the business is a member of the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region.
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Available
To do great work, nonprofits and municipalities need strong leaders, clear plans, efficient systems, and a robust, diversified revenue stream. This takes investment in staff and time to explore and plan—something for which many nonprofits on limited or restricted budgets have few resources to spare.
In response to this gap in the resources needed to strengthen organizations, The Vermont Community Foundation has created a small fund to help. Grants will be no more than $5,000 each. The program will prioritize applicants with operating budgets of $500,000 or less.
The application is designed to be easy to complete and notification is within 6-8 weeks. We welcome applications to support your organization’s planning needs around achieving your mission, through strategic planning, merger conversations, or similar efforts.
RRMC First Hospital in Vermont to Install Newborn Footprint Scanner
Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Women’s & Children’s Unit (WACU) has recently installed a new and innovative Infant Safety System developed by CertaScan Technologies. Rutland Regional is the first hospital in Vermont to have installed this new safety system and provide this innovative service to moms and the community it serves.
The proprietary system allows the hospital to capture high-resolution digital images of a newborn’s footprint which can be used for precise identification in situations like an abduction, a lost baby, or a natural disaster.
Impact of the Housing Crisis on Workforce Recruitment and Retention Survey
The Vermont Chamber is collecting stories of businesses that have lost employees or prospective employees because of housing. If you are an employer who has experienced this, please complete this survey.
Learning Skills at The MINT Makerspace
Wow! The past few weeks have been wildly productive and creatively energetic at The MINT!
Our partnership with ReSOURCE is settling in beautifully. We have seven local adult students all learning trade skills, weatherization skills, resume and interviewing skills, and so much more. The team has been working with Morgan to build confidence using construction tools while also building shelving and a new administrative office loft space.
Our Castleton University Intern, Julie, has been creating short videos that showcase some of our shops. Check out this montage of images from the Pottery Studio and this introduction to our industrial Consew Sewing Machine.
Upcoming Textiles Classes:
Mend, Hem, and Sew, March 14, 5PM
Sewing Elastic Waistbands and Hemming, March 21, 5PM
Our Stained Glass Studio underwent a major overhaul and relocation recently. HUGE thanks to Forest, Lisa, Chris, Morgan, and Claire for their work to make the move easy, and make the space fantastic! Now, when you walk through the door of The MINT you are greeted by a bright and creative Stained Glass space.
Upcoming Stained Glass Classes:
Mountain Suncatcher, March 2 & March 9, 6PM
Beginner Stained Glass, March 4, 12PM
Rutland Young Professionals is an all-volunteer, all-inclusive organization focused on creating a vibrant Rutland Region and promoting all of the opportunities available here to young professionals near and far. We were founded in July of 2013 by a group of energetic young professionals seeking a way to connect with other people, jobs, volunteer and mentorship opportunities, professional development, and fun.
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Save the Date for our March Mix at Red Clover Ale in Brandon, VT
Wednesday, March 15
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Help us Name a Young Professional of the Year!
It is that time of year that Rutland Young Professionals recognizes the Young Professional of the Year! This award recognizes an outstanding young professional in Rutland County to highlight their accomplishments and contributions that are making a positive impact in the Greater Rutland area.
Do you know an emerging leader who demonstrates leadership qualities in both their personal and professional lives, volunteers in Rutland County, and is an active member of the community? Nominate them for the annual Young Professional of the Year!
The nominee must work and/or live in Rutland County, be under the age of 45, and a member of Rutland Young Professionals. It is not necessary to be a member of Rutland Young Professionals to submit a nomination for Young Professional of the Year. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 17, 2023.
Nominate the Young Professional of the Year HERE
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RYP 10 Year Anniversary Gala
· Friday, April 14, 2023
· 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
· Killington Peak Lodge
· Buy event tickets here!
· Are you a Member? Check your email for a discount code or reach out to info@rutlandyoungprofessionals.org.
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We're Looking for Sponsors! Not sure how to support RYP? Here are some ideas:
· Sponsor our Gala Dessert Table
· Sponsor part of our Gala Swag Bag
· Sponsor the champagne toast at the Gala
· Sponsor a hotel room for a Gala attendee at the Killington Grand
· Host a Mix
· Donate a gift card or company swag for our Monthly Mixer Door Prizes
Reach out to us info@rutlandyoungprofessionals.org
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.
Rail Traffic Controller
Siemens Mobility is seeking a Rail Traffic Controller to join their team.
Recruiter
The Community Care Network is seeking a Recruiter to join their team.
Construction Crewmember
Morton Buildings is seeking a Construction Crewmember to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Entrepreneurship for Veterans
MARCH 8 | 4:00-5:00
Join the VBOC of New England to explore entrepreneurship for veterans. Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Your hard work can provide several personal benefits such as being your own boss, setting your own schedule, and earning money doing something you enjoy. Your military connection is an asset, and your transferable skills can result in successful business ownership. We discuss if entrepreneurship is right for you!
International Women's Day Womenpreneur Panel
MARCH 8 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Women do business differently! That's why, in honor of International Women's Day, CWEVT is excited to facilitate a panel of women-in-business and the organizations that serve them. Together we'll explore womenpreneurship in Vermont.
Our FABULOUS panel of women will speak to:
supports and services available to womenpreneurs and where to find them
the unique successes, challenges, and barriers faced by womxn-owned businesses
intersectionality as it relates to womxnpreneurs in VT
their own experiences as womenpreneurs in Vermont
Those attending will also be provided an opportunity to share questions.
CT Scanning Rendezvous
MARCH 28 | 1:30-5:00 PM | GENERATOR MAKERSPACE, BURLINGTON, VT
Ever wonder what the inside of your products look like but have never had the means, time, money or energy to figure it out? Let us introduce you to X-Ray CT Scanning and analysis technology which can benefit designers and manufacturers in many industries. Through the Vermont Manufacturing Collaborative (VT-MC) and Advanced Manufacturing Center based on the VTC Randolph Center campus, you will learn first-hand how this innovative process can assist you with product design, quality assurance, design qualification, root cause analysis and much more. You will meet and network with the Advanced Manufacturing Center’s CT Scanning expert and others that have seen the scanning results on a variety of products.
