Hand Carved by Ernie Ribbon Cutting, 2nd Annual Whoopie Pie Festival, and multiple advertising opportunities.
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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July CEDRR Mixer | Hand Carved by Ernie Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | 2nd Annual Whoopie Pie Festival |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Next Week: CEDRR July Mixer
Next Tuesday, July 11, the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's mixer will be hosted by Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty. In addition to fun, games, food, drinks, networking, and raffles, everyone will receive free tickets to the Sotheby's Family Movie Night at The Paramount Theatre.
Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty is asking everyone to help support The Rutland Community Cupboard by bringing a non-perishable item. Because kids are out of school, consider bringing mac and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, fruit snacks, and cereal bars.
Hand Carved by Ernie Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 28, 2023.
Hand Carved by Ernie Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, June 28, the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony during Hand Carved by Ernie's Grand Opening.
The shop has changed locations and is now located at 37 Center Street in Downtown Rutland. Hand Carved by Ernie is open Monday-Saturday and posts daily specials on Facebook.
2nd Annual Whoopie Pie Festival: September 16
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is excited to host the Rutland Whoopie Pie Festival once again in Downtown Rutland!
Premiere sponsor of the event:
Purchase tickets at the event to try whoopie pies baked by vendors from across the East and vote for the People's Choice Award. Watch Dream Maker Bakers create a 700-pound whoopie pie! And take part in activities happening throughout the day like the Green Street Challenge, Red Trouser Show, bouncy house, dunk tank, face painting, magician, caricature artists, and more!
Free CEDRR Website Advertising
Would you like free advertising? We are offering ad space on our website, free for thirty days! Multiple members have already taken advantage of this. Send Olivia Lyons at the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) a PNG that is 300 x 250 pixels by the end of July and we will post it for free.
If you would like to continue advertising after the thirty days, we can discuss prices. As a reminder, you can also purchase ad space in this newsletter.
Rutland Regional Medical Center President and CEO Judi Fox. Photo courtesy RRMC.
Rutland Regional Medical Center Announces New President and CEO
Rutland Regional Medical Center announces after an extensive executive search this spring, the hospital’s Board of Directors has named Judi K. Fox as the organization’s President and CEO. Fox has served as the Interim President & CEO since November 2022.
Fox, the longtime Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer has been employed at Rutland Regional for more than 33 years, serving the last seven years as the CFO.
Seven Medical Scholarships Awarded to Students Pursuing a Healthcare Career
Members of the Rutland Area Medical Community recently awarded seven $2,500 scholarships to local students pursuing a career in healthcare. The scholarship program has been made possible through the generosity of Rutland area physicians, retired physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
The Rutland Area Medical Community scholarship is intended to stimulate the region’s best and brightest students, encouraging them to continue their education in the field of healthcare. The scholarship awards are aimed at creating opportunities that empower recipients to achieve excellence in education.
Eligible candidates include high school seniors, local college students, or Rutland area medical community employees who are working toward furthering their goal of a career in healthcare.
Economic Empowerment for LGBTQ+ Business Community
The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) published a report titled, America’s LGBT Economy Report NGLCC Americas LGBT Economy in 2017. This was the first economic data report on the impact of LGBTQ+ owned businesses in the US economy. Based on a review of 909 LGBTQ owned businesses certified by NGLCC, it was determined that:
- LGBTQ+ businesses have an average revenue of $2.4 million per year
- Most LGBTQ+ enterprises have been in business for at least 12 years - above the national average
- NGLCC-certified LGBTQ+ employers created a total of 33,000 jobs
- LGBTQ+ businesses contributed over $1.15 billion to the U.S. economy in 2015
- The current estimate of the contribution is $1.7 trillion in annual economic impact
The Pride Center of Vermont, the Vermont office of the Small Business Administration, the Inclusive Entrepreneurship program at Mercy Connections, and the Center for Women and Enterprise are exploring ways to help LGBTQ+ business owners and startups in Vermont.
Outcomes could be the development of an LGBTQ+-owned business directory, business planning or business skill sharing for LGTBQ+ businesses, an LGBTQ+ vendor expo. It will be helpful to find out what supports already exist and what the LGBTQ+ business owners and startups want to create in Vermont.
For individuals or business owners that are interested in helping to create an LGBTQ+ business network, event, or project, they are encouraged to share their feedback at: https://forms.gle/zw9ppCs2TSmanA8EA by July 15th, 2023.
For questions, please contact Claire Wheeler at cwheeler@mercyconnections.org.
Apply to Join the Maple 100 by July 31
From September 15–October 15, 2023, Vermont businesses are invited to join forces with the Vermont Agency of Agriculture (VAAFM), Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM), and organizations from across the state as we kick off this annual event to help visitors and Vermonters alike discover new and delightful ways to indulge in Vermont's sweetest treat.
Participating in the Maple 100 is easy and absolutely free. While we invite you to get creative and curate something truly unique, you can also sign up to promote a maple-related product or activity that you already offer, such as a maple creemee, beer, menu item, tours of your sugarhouse, etc. Whatever your connection to maple, you're invited to be part of this celebration! Need inspiration? Check out the list of fun events and activities offered by 2022 participants.
RYP's July Event Lineup
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 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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Thank you to everyone who attended our annual meeting at Heritage Family Credit Union and welcome Brandon Hunter, Kate Patten, Wesley Tipton, and Sarah Nadler to the Rutland Young Professional Board.
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Upcoming Events
July Meet-Up
RSVP for the event and Potluck here!
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July Mix
Welcome to Our New Member and Advertising Opportunity for YOU!
Vermont Public wants to represent businesses from every corner of the state and is offering a special opportunity to CEDRR members.
Special Introductory Packages: BUY 2 Weeks, Get one week FREE for radio and TV. Custom schedules are developed by request.
Your marketing dollars will be far more efficient on VT Public. We are the largest and most trusted media organization in Vermont. Vermont Public Radio is the #1 station in Rutland with 11,000 listeners – more than 8X the audience of the top commercial radio stations in Rutland*.
Popular TV programs like Antiques Roadshow reach 18,000 viewers per episode. We’re trusted and more valuable than a 5-star review. When Mitch and other hosts deliver your message, our audience is listening – not channel surfing. TV Spots are produced FREE by VT Public – a $500 value. They can be featured on your website and social platforms.
Timing is flexible to meet your needs. For more information about this special and underwriting with Vermont Public, please reach out to Pam Kerr.
*Nielsen Burlington Plattsburg DMA Radio Ranker 3-book avg 202
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.
Glass and Door Installer/Carpenter with Local Family Business
The Royal Group is seeking a Glass Door and Installer/Carpenter with Local Family Business to join their team.
Account Clerk
The City of Rutland is seeking an Account Clerk to join their team.
Business Office Assistant
Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd. is seeking a Business Office Assistant to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Plan de Continuidad de Negocios Ante un Desastre Natural
JULIO 6 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Taller virtual sobre cómo preparar un Plan de Continuidad de Negocios para mantener las operaciones normales de un negocio luego de un desastre natural.
Este taller será ofrecido en español y libre de costo.
Money Matters: Pathways to Success - CWE Vermont - Hybrid
JULY 27 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | NORTH BRANCH NATURE CENTER, MONTPELIER, VERMONT
This is an affinity-based space. To participate in this class you must live in Vermont and identify as a low-income female-headed household.
CWE & Reach Up are excited to welcome Shanda to lead this month's Reach Up Group Coaching session! These sessions are designed to support and connect with past or present CWE & Reach Up 10-session Business Planning course participants. Come to connect, learn, and ask all your small business, self-employment, and entreprenur-ey questions! You'll get to engage with and learn from CWE staff, consultants, instructors, and AMAZING women-entrepreneurs just like YOU!
Participants can choose to attend in person or virtually. If you are facing barriers to joining please reach out to Faye Longo, flongo@cweonline.org, we may be able to help.
Theme: This month we're offering Money Matters: Pathways to Success! Creating pathways to cultivate and harness your business dreams into reality with creative financial tools.
An Inside Exit: Fall 2023
SEPTEMBER 26 | 12:00-1:30 PM
SEPTEMBER 28 | 3:30-5:00 PM
The Vermont Employee Ownership Center is hosting two live webinars on the topic of ownership succession planning for small to medium-sized businesses. Sergio Alvares, Statewide Advisor for Strategic Projects at the Vermont Small Business Development Center, will take the lead for the first webinar, and the second webinar will be led by Tammy Richards, Associate at Country Business, Inc. Matt Cropp, Executive Director of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center, will co-present on the topic of selling a business to the employees for both events.
