Monday, July 13, 2026

Read on for:
CEDRR July Mixer with Four Seasons SIR on July 14 | Working Together: Connections in Our Community on 7/15 & 7/20 | Four Seasons Dermatology Ribbon Cutting on July 17 | Vermont Chamber Post-Legislative Session Discussion on 7/22 | Member Spotlight | CEDRR Member Benefits | What's New in Rutland County | Real Rutland Concierge Program | Upcoming Events

CEDRR July Mixer with Four Seasons SIR on July 14

Join CEDRR, Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty and Roots the Restaurant for a Gala White Clothing Party Mixer tomorrow evening, Tuesday, July 14, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. This mixer will be held at Roots the Restaurant's Events Space at 55 Washington Street, Rutland, VT.

Anyone is welcome and this event is free to attend! Bring your friends/colleagues, slip into your best white attire, and enjoy an evening of summer fun, Mediterranean-style food, refreshments, and friendly competition featuring Battle Golf, Putting, Cornhole, great raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and more.

Donations will be collected to support the Humane Society of Rutland County. If you are unable to attend and would like to donate to the Humane Society, contact Makayla or Janet at Four Seasons SIR at (802) 774-7007. We hope to see you there!

Learn More About CEDRR Mixers →

Connect with Candidates in State Senate and Representative Races on July 15 & July 20

Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) and The Hub CoWorks are pleased to hold these mixer-style events, which aim to offer Rutland's business community a chance to get together with candidates running to represent Rutland County in State Senate and Representative primaries. This is not a campaign event, and there is no formal presentation - this is an opportunity for business owners to share pain points and ideas with those seeking to represent them at the State level.

We will be holding two sessions: Wednesday, July 15 from 8:00 - 10:00 AM and Monday, July 20 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Sessions will be held in the Workforce in Motion Streetside Conference Center at The Hub CoWorks, 67 Merchants Row, First Floor, in Downtown Rutland. Both sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

While these events are open to all, we do ask that you please RSVP to help us plan accordingly for these sessions. We hope to see you there.

Four Seasons Dermatology Ribbon Cutting on July 17

Join us for a ribbon cutting on Friday, July 17 at 12:30 PM to help welcome Four Seasons Dermatology to our region!

This full-time clinic, now accepting new patients, offers comprehensive dermatologic care, including medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services.

Led by Steven Partilo, MD, MPH, Four Seasons Dermatology extends its commitment to accessible patient care with this addition, joining established locations in Colchester, VT, Waterbury, VT, and Plattsburgh, NY.

Patients can schedule appointments by calling (802) 864-0192 or visiting www.skinvt.com.

Learn More About Four Seasons Dermatology  → 

Post-Legislative Session Discussion with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce on July 22

Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is pleased to host the Vermont Chamber of Commerce for a Post-Legislative Session Discussion. This session will take place on Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM in the Workforce in Motion Streetside Conference Center at The Hub CoWorks, 67 Merchants Row, 1st Floor, Downtown Rutland. The cost is $25, and includes food from Kamuda's Country Market. You must register to attend this event. Please register no later than this Friday, July 17.

This is an important opportunity for employers, community leaders, and stakeholders to hear insights from the 2026 Legislative Session and the full 2025-2026 biennium, and learn how legislative and policy outcomes may impact businesses and communities across Rutland County and Vermont. There will also be time for an open Q&A session.

PLEASE NOTE:  When registering, the price options will be listed as “Legislative Breakfast,” but you’ll be registering for this lunchtime discussion. Once you've registered, a confirmation email will be sent, and it may end up in your Spam folder.

CEDRR had the opportunity to help Starlights Dance Academy celebrate the opening of their new space at 155 Woodstock Ave. in Rutland with a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, July 9. Co-owners Sheila McCutcheon and Emily Rock are pictured holding the large scissors, along with CEDRR's Member Services Manager Chrispin White and Starlights Dance Academy staff and students.

CEDRR Would Like to Thank the Following Businesses for Renewing Their Membership:

Atomic Professional Audio, Inc., Chaffee Art Center, Commercial Building Services, Enman Kesselring Consulting Engineers, Formula Ford Lincoln Mercury of Rutland County Inc., Chris Fucci Associates LTD, Gagnon Lumber, Green Mountain Power, Homeless Prevention Center, Little Lambs Early Learning Center, O’Brien Shortle Reynolds & Sabotka, PC, PEG TV, Rotella Building Materials, Inc., Rutland Free Library, Ryan Smith & Carbine, LTD, A. Tedesco Masonry, Inc., Town of Rutland, The Vermont Country Store, Waffle Cabin, Frank Webb Home

CEDRR's Member Services Manager Chrispin White recently visited with Arthur Hollinger at the Tasteful Station at 28 Depot St. in Poultney. The Tasteful Station is now open seven days a week! Visit them Monday - Friday for dinner from 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday for lunch or dinner from 12:00 - 9:00 PM, or Sunday for brunch or dinner from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

CEDRR Perk Card Benefits

Everybody loves a deal! Our extremely popular Membership Perk Card is one of the most widely-used and highly-valued benefits of being a member of Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region. All member businesses receive one free Perk card for every member of their organization.

This Week’s Highlighted Deals:

Wellness Cafe – 10% off storewide

West St Grille – 10% discount (dine-in only)

Want to Offer a Deal to Thousands of Perk Cardholders? Email us with the Perk you would like to offer!

Learn More About CEDRR Membership Benefits →

The Real McCoy Show performs at the Fourth Annual Whoopie Pie Festival in September, 2025.

Fifth Annual Whoopie Pie Festival Returns to Downtown Rutland on September 12

The Fifth Annual Whoopie Pie Festival, hosted by Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region, returns to Rutland this fall on Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 4:00 PM. The event expects to bring around 8,000 community residents and visitors to the area together for a full day of family-friendly activities!

Rutland’s Whoopie Pie Festival debuted in 2022 and brought over 2,500 people downtown — after the COVID-19 pandemic had paused so many large events in our region and across the globe. By the second annual event in 2023, attendance had doubled to around 5,000. Last year’s Whoopie Pie Festival attracted around 8,000 people, and a similar-sized crowd is expected to attend this year.

Over the last four years, this event has become a signature event in our community. Bakers participate from all over New England — Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont are already represented. Spots are limited and will fill up quickly, so interested bakers are encouraged to register as soon as possible for this year’s festival by visiting www.rutlandwhoopiepiefest.com/bakers. 

Read More About the Fifth Annual Whoopie Pie Festival in the Rutland Herald →

If you have news that you would like CEDRR to share in a future newsletter, please email a press release to Matt Britt, Communications & Marketing Manager at matt@rutlandeconomy.com.

Real Rutland BBQ at Bomoseen State Park on July 16

The Real Rutland Concierge Volunteers and New Residents BBQ will take place this Thursday, July 16 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Bomoseen State Park.

This Meet & Greet BBQ is a chance to acknowledge and appreciate all of the incredible concierge volunteers and help welcome our recent residents to Rutland County. There will be games by the lake and food provided! Vegetarian and gluten free options will also be available.

Learn More About Real Rutland →

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