Rutland County receives money appropriated by Senators Sanders and Leahy and more!
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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First CEDRR Mixer of 2023 | Rutland County Receives Money from Senators Leahy and Sanders | CEDRR's Annual Town Report |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
First CEDRR Mixer of 2023
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) January Mixer will be hosted by the folks at the Castleton University Bank Gallery, located at 104 Merchants Row, in Downtown Rutland. Castleton University will cater the event.
The evening will be filled with fun and raffles as usual, but it will also bring awareness to the art gallery and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The current exhibit honors those who took part in Vermont's first Pride March in 1983.
We are excited to kick off CEDRR's 2023 mixers with this one! All are welcome to attend the event. You do not need to be a CEDRR member or affiliated with Castleton University to attend.
CEDRR and Rutland County Receives Money Secured by Leahy and Sanders
Just before 2022 wrapped up, Senator Patrick Leahy and Senator Bernie Sanders secured millions of dollars for projects in Vermont. The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) was one recipient of appropriations for The Hub CoWorks. Below is a list of those in Rutland County who are receiving money.
Rutland Economic Development Corporation (CEDRR) (Rutland, VT) - $500,000 for The Hub CoWorks digital training to build the workforce of the future.
Brandon Police Department (Brandon, VT) - $18,000 for an electric police motorcycle.
Brandon Senior Citizens Center (Brandon, VT) - $7,000 for a solar array to reduce the building's energy costs and carbon footprint as well we enhance the building's energy resiliency.
Vermont State Colleges (Castleton, VT) - $188 in CDS funds to partially or fully remove a small dam, mitigating flood risk and restoring a natural ecosystem.
Park Street Healthshare (Rutland County Free Clinic) (Rutland, VT) - $315,000 to purchase and set up a mobile health care unit to provide much-needed, free, community-based health care services.
Vermont Department of Public Safety (Pittsford, VT) - $150,000 to more than triple the number of participants in the Vermont State Firefighters Association Fire Cadet Academy. This residential summer training program is for 14-17-year-old Vermonters.
Housing Trust of Rutland County (Rutland, VT) - $500,000 to redevelop the College of Saint Joseph's Campus, creating much-needed affordable and workforce housing to address the critical housing needs of Rutland.
CEDRR's Annual Town Report - December 31, 2022
Each year, the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) creates an Annual Town Report to highlight the projects we have been working on. This report is a snapshot of our full annual report.
Proposals Requested for BIPOC Business and Workforce Development Assistance
The Department of Economic Development (DED) is seeking proposals for assistance to serve Vermont's BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community by expanding and strengthening private sector businesses and workforce development of traditionally underserved communities.
Proposals should demonstrate how they will leverage existing community resources, collaborate with community partners, and optimize funding and resources to bridge gaps in services. Proposals must be designed to have long-term transformative impacts, focus on BIPOC communities, and prioritize counties experiencing the most job losses and declining income levels.
Questions are due January 16, 2023, and proposals are due February 6, 2023. Assistance reviewing bid proposals is available at no cost for Vermont businesses through the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC).
Find the full RFP for this and other bidding opportunities here →
Forgivable Loans for COVID-19 Relief Still Available
Is your business still feeling the financial impacts of the pandemic?
The Short-Term Forgivable Loan Program will provide financial assistance to businesses with fewer than 500 employees, operating since March 13, 2020, that continue to experience current and on-going economic harm due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former College of Saint Joseph Could Become Mixed-Income Housing and a Child Care Center
The Housing Trust of Rutland County has reached an Option Agreement with Heritage Family Credit Union for the West Campus of the former College of Saint Joseph in Rutland.
The former campus is now being assessed for the possibility of mixed-income housing to help battle the lack of housing in the Rutland area and the possibility of converting an existing campus building into a child care center.
Rutland Tops "Great and Lesser Known Ski Towns" List
Realtor.com has released a list of "14 Great Ski Towns You've Never Heard Of (That Are Affordable for Buying a Home)" and you guessed it, Rutland is one of those towns!
Realtor.com says it "plotted every U.S. ski resort, then looked at home listings from the past year within a 30- to 45-minute driving distance to the slopes...Ski resort rankings and reviews, along with personal experience, led decisions about which ski areas to target, and a review of local businesses helped qualify which towns actually support the ski town lifestyle (ski shops, cafes, pubs, and pizza joints)."
The article boasts about Rutland's deep history you won't find out West.
Ending 2022 with Exploration
December school break was full of energy and young people at The MINT! Our Boiler program, where STEAM happens, offered daily exploration and hands-on activities each day of break. Youth also explored the elements: fire, water, wind, and earth through circuitry, energy, clay creation, and more.
We were excited to welcome back our high school-aged staff. And it was the first camp designed and directed by our Education Coordinator, Cortney.
We are excited to offer similar camps for both February and April breaks. February is engineering month, so February Camp will be focused on various types of engineering: Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, and Aerospace!
We've got loads of adult programming on the calendar too!
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.
Recruiter
Community Care Network is seeking a Recruiter to join its team.
Director of Substance Use Disorders
Community Care Network is seeking a Director of Substance Use Disorders to join their team.
Head of Sales
Healthy Design Ltd. Co. is seeking a Head of Sales to join its team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
CEDRR Mixer at CU Bank Gallery
JANUARY 10 | 5:00-7:00 PM
January's Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) Mixer will be hosted by the folks at the Castleton University Bank Gallery, located at 104 Merchants Row in Downtown Rutland.
This event will bring awareness to the art gallery and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community through the current exhibit, honoring Vermont's first Pride March in 1983. Castleton University (CU) will cater the event and as usual, there will be raffles and fun.
All are welcome! You do not need to be a CEDRR member or affiliated with CU to attend.
Intro to Excel
JANUARY 12 | 4:30 PM
A Microsoft introductory workshop will be held at 4:30 p.m. January 12. Learn how to format a cell, sort data, and execute basic excel formulas.
The workshop is part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program, an initiative to reduce barriers underserved entrepreneurs sometimes face.
Learn to Create Small Business Website with Google
JANUARY 19 | 4:30 PM
Learn how to create a free website in Google Suites at 4:30 p.m. January 19. Attendees will learn what tools are available, how to access them, how to get started, and how to create a free website. This class is intended for small business owners.
The workshop is part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program, an initiative to reduce barriers underserved entrepreneurs sometimes face.
