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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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CEDRR August Mixer | Storm Relief Resources |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
CEDRR's August Mixer is Next Tuesday
Community Health will host the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's August Mixer!
Tuesday, August 8, from 5:00-7:00 pm, join us as we help celebrate Health Center Week. The event will have games, raffles, prizes, music by Nikki Adams, and food and drinks catered by Taco Fresco.
Storm Resources and $20 Million Available for Damages
We have compiled a list of resources for anyone impacted by the July storms. If you have questions, please reach out to Tyler Richardson, tyler@rutlandeconomy.com.
The Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program is a $20 million grant program to help businesses and nonprofits that suffered physical damages from the flood. Eligible applicants can receive up to 20% of their net uncovered damages up to $20,000. Check here for eligibility and updates once made available by the state.
SBA Teams Going Door-to-Door
Teams from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience are going door-to-door to contact survivors of the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on July 7. They are notifying Vermont businesses damaged by the storms that they are eligible to apply for SBA low-interest disaster loans.
Team members will be wearing SBA Disaster Assistance shirts or jackets, have Federal ID cards with their name, photo, and SBA logo on them, and will not hesitate to produce their IDs if requested. Survivors will be asked for their names, and the names of the owners of the damaged properties but will not be asked for any personally identifiable information such as Social Security numbers or date of birth by these outreach teams. That information should only be provided when applying online or when visiting a recovery center.
Free Professional Training for Vermonters
Vermonters: take up to two professional development courses at UVM in a year, one per semester — totally free (while funds last). Upskill Vermont is a state-sponsored scholarship that helps eligible residents advance their skills and unlock new career paths. Earn online and in-person certificates, college credits, and industry-recognized credentials to stay ahead of today’s dynamic workforce.
Enrollment opens today!
CONNEX Vermont to Launch This Month
The week of August 21, VMEC will launch a new program called CONNEX Vermont, which is designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain.
CONNEX Vermont combines manufacturer and supplier data into a single, accurate, searchable scouting-database to better connect manufacturers and suppliers, and provide supply chain visualizations.
More information to come! If you have any questions, email connex@vmec.org.
Classes for All!
Upcoming classes for adults:
Why eat your food off boring dishes when you can make your own?! Come join us at The MINT for one or two sessions on making plates. Tiffany will guide you through the process. During the last session you will glaze your plates so they are colorful and ready to use.
Are you a painter who has been curious about pottery? In this introductory class, we will explore some fundamentals of slab building, tools, and texture. We will make a paint palette (as simple or ornate as you want!) and a water cup with brush holders.
This is a beginner-friendly class; instruction will be provided on safety, finding files to print, use of slicing software, printing setup, and washing/curing prints. We will learn how to prepare an object to be printed during the first session. In the second session, we will print, clean, and cure the object.
Students will learn: Proper safety while using the resin printer, finding files to print, how to use Lychee Slicer, proper supporting and howling techniques, finding the proper exposure setting for the printer, and washing and curing the printed object.
Upcoming classes for youth:
Make your very own vertical garden using a kitchen cabinet, wire mesh, potting soil, moss, and succulents. This is a drop-off session for teens (generally 13+ but younger kids are welcome if they will be able to complete the project without caregiver help). Dinner will be provided for those who choose during registration. Please bring a water bottle.
Learn how to shape and manipulate cardboard into a mask that sits on your head like a hat. This is a drop-off session for teens (generally kids 13+ but younger kids are welcome if they will be able to complete the project without caregiver help). Dinner will be provided for those who choose during registration. Please bring a water bottle.
The MINT is teaming up with UVM Extension to offer an afternoon of STEM exploration! August 19 from 1:00-4:00 pm, come explore with us as we test, build, and create! Activities will include: Everyday Engineering, Renewable Plastics, and Hurricane Proof Housing. This FREE event is offered to youth in grades 3-6. Details and register here.
RYP Meet Up This Saturday
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. ___________________________________________________________________
Upcoming Events: August 5 – Cooler in the Mountains 3:00 p.m. Meet Up
August 15 – Otter Creek Fun Center 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm August Mix
CEDRR would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership:
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Cairo Shriners, Carpet King of Vermont, CDP Electric, Inc., Community Bank, Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs, Dr. Richard Del Bianco, Gagnon Lumber, Good Shepherd's Little Lambs Early Learning Center, Hull Maynard Hersey Agency, Interstate Batteries, Key Honda of Rutland, Kinney Pike - A OneDigital Company, McCormack, Guyette & Associates, PC CPAs, McDonald's (Coughlin, Inc.), Mendon Mountain Orchards, Midway Oil & Propane, Noble Ace Hardware, Otter Creek Engineering, Proctor Gas, Proctor-Pittsford Country Club, Rutland County Parent Child Center, Rutland Jewish Center, Rutland Mental Health Services, Rutland Veterinary Clinic and Surgical Center, Town of Rutland, Triller Print Source & Services/Distributing, Trust Company of Vermont, Tuttle Printing & Promotional Products, and Vermont Rail System, Westminster Cracker Co.
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.
Heritage Way Coordinator
Heritage Family Credit Union is seeking a Heritage Way Coordinator to join their team.
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Community Care Network is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join their team.
AVP Mortgage Loan Originator
Heritage Family Credit Union is seeking an AVP Mortgage Loan Originator to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Loan Clinic
AUGUST 2 | 12:00 PM
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting a free webinar at noon on August 2, about its guaranteed loan programs.
SBA guarantees loans making it easier for small businesses to get 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.
Steps to Start Your Business - CWE Vermont
AUGUST 23 | 1:00-2:30 PM | VIRTUAL
If you are planning to start a business or are in the early stages of launching one, this workshop is for you!
You will learn to develop your business ideas and start planning, consider your legal structure, discuss choosing a name and entity, and how to obtain an employer identification number, licenses, permits, and insurance.
The Confidence Conference: Run Your Business Like A Boss
SEPTEMBER 20 | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | ECHO, LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN
The WBON 2023 Conference will provide opportunities for education, inspiration and networking to help you build your own business owner toolkit. Business ownership challenges us to wear many hats but at the end of the day we are our own CEOs. We have the responsibility but also the opportunity to build balance and efficiency into our businesses. The conference will offer education in the major areas that contribute to a successful business:
Financial literacy
Marketing know-how
Business plan essentials
The conference will feature a blend of practical skills education, motivational speakers and plenty of networking time because the biggest resource we all have is each other!
Lunch will be provided and coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the day. Paid parking is available in the Echo Leahy Center parking lot and other surrounding parking lots.
