Save the date for the breakfast and our mixer in January
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Legislative Breakfast | CEDRR January Mixer |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Legislative Breakfast with State Treasurer Mike Pieciak
Save the date for the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's (CEDRR) Semi-Annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, February 12, at 7:30 a.m.
Join us at Southside Steakhouse to hear from representatives of our delegation and State Treasurer Mike Pieciak.
This Legislative Breakfast is sponsored by Omya.
CEDRR January Mixer
The Chaffee Art Center will host the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) January Mixer. Join us on Tuesday, January 9 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. More information to come soon!
James T Bowse Health Trust Grants Awarded
Rutland Regional Medical Center's Bowse Health Trust committee announced funding for three important projects over the next three years to the following organizations.
Companions In Wholeness: Caring for Our Neighbors - serves people who are food insecure in the Rutland Region, including individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. This project will provide further collaboration with partners like the Vermont Department of Health and the Rutland Free Clinic, who come to Companions In Wholeness to "meet people where they are" and provide needed services.
Rutland County Free Clinic: Strengthening Capacity - provides access to care for the most vulnerable in our community. This funding will enable a registered nurse position at the Rutland Free Clinic, to support walk-in patients who will be given care or triaged and referred to the appropriate services in our community.
Rutland County Pride: Rutland County Pride Center - this transformative project is poised to advance health equity and ensure geographic access to comprehensive services for the LGBTQIA2S+ population in Southern Vermont. The funding will be used to offer a range of vital services, including the provision of safe and affirming space, mental health support groups, on-site healthcare services, and welcoming community events.
Rutland County Free Clinic and Rutland County Pride are both CEDRR members.
Vermont Economic Conference
The 2024 Vermont Economic Conference, presented by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, will take place on January 30, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM at the University of Vermont Dudley H. Davis Center in Burlington. Industry professionals, policymakers, business owners, and community members are encouraged to register to attend this premier economic event of the year.
Apply for a Small Grant for Smart Growth
Explore the opportunity to shape the future of your community with Vermont Natural Resources Council’s Small Grants for Smart Growth program! This special grant round, open until January 15, 2024, offers 1-3 grants of up to $5,000 for initiatives promoting flood-resilient community development. Smart growth principles guide this program, emphasizing inclusive, community-driven decisions for sustainable land development.
Trade Show Assistance Grant
Is your Vermont agriculture or forestry businesses looking to expand into new markets? Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets’ Trade Show Assistance Grants might be able to help! These matching grants provide businesses with funds to exhibit and sell their Vermont products at trade shows targeting out-of-state buyers.
The application period will close on January 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Please email Kristen Brassard at Kristen.Brassard@vermont.gov with any questions.
Efficiency Vermont Flood Recovery Program
Businesses whose heating, cooling, refrigeration, or commercial kitchen equipment was damaged by recent floods can receive a flood recovery rebate of 100% of costs up to $4,000 per product for up to four products, in addition to standard offers.
Efficiency Vermont can now support fossil fuel boilers and furnaces, up to $4,000 per product. Equipment must meet eligibility requirements.
EVT can now support insulation and air-sealing materials with incentives. We can support building envelope insulation projects, as well as mechanical insulation projects. Same rebate structure as other equipment, 100% of cost up to $4k.
Help Come Alive Outside Brainstorm Adult Passport App Program Activities on 12/21 at 10 a.m.
Come Alive Outside (CAO) will launch several mobile-based passport programs for adults, teens, and families in 2024. The CAO staff would love your input on which activities, incentives, locations, populations, and questions they should include.
For the January passport, CAO is aiming to engage folx in these programs who face high health inequities and have not felt included or welcome in outdoor recreation. Like everything CAO does, the activities, look and feel of the program will be joyful, and have many options for different interests, and to meet folx where they are at when it comes to comfort and safety.
Many of you work with individuals and/or have lived experience with health and outdoor inequity. CAO would be grateful for your partnership in sharing ideas for the upcoming passport and future passports. Please join Greg Horst, CAO's Adventure Advocate (via the Americorps VISTA program) on December 21 at 10 AM, via zoom, or add your ideas to this Jam board by December 22.
Photo Courtesy of Rutland Regional Medical Center.
Take the Community Health Needs Survey
Your voice matters!
Filling out the below survey for Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) will help our community work towards becoming a better place to grow, learn, work, age, and play. Hearing from all parts of the region and from all kinds of people who live in Rutland County is important.
Rutland County Head Start Opening New Program
Rutland County Head Start, which operates within the Rutland Community Programs division of Community Care Network (CCN), announced the implementation of its new Early Head Start program designed to provide high-quality care for infants and toddlers.
The new Early Head Start program, which will be hosted at Rutland County Head Start’s Meadow Street and Discovery Center facilities in Rutland beginning in late December, will offer 27 openings for children ages birth to 3, in addition to the 45 existing openings currently offered to children ages 3 to 5 through the traditional Head Start program.
Casella Creates Diesel Technician Training Program
To support its continued growth and support the regional labor force, Casella Waste Systems, Inc has announced the addition of a Diesel Technician Training program to complement its flourishing Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training School, with its inaugural class already completing its first session. As the current labor market continues to pose challenges throughout the country, and many young people look to secure meaningful employment through careers in the trades instead of opting for traditional college degrees, Casella has created a robust suite of training offerings designed to facilitate a more streamlined entry into the industry.
National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes from American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) has recognized Rutland Regional Medical Center, as one of 78 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022. As a participant in ACS NSQIP, Rutland Regional is required to track the outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures and collect data that assesses patient safety and can be used to direct improvement in the quality of surgical care.
Vermont Futures 802 Project Discussion in January
Join the Vermont Futures 802 Project on January 25, for a vital discussion led by Kevin Chu on shaping Vermont's economic future through data-driven solutions. Enjoy food and beverages, network, share ideas, and help craft a sustainable path forward for our state at The Hub Coworks, 67 Merchants Row Rutland, Vermont 05701 on the 2nd floor.
Welcome to Our New Member
At The Pines at Rutland Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, we center health care on healing so the joys of daily living can be celebrated. Our center provides post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services, including a myriad of medical and therapy services. We offer around-the-clock care for those living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Each day, our skilled, compassionate team strives to help our guests become a better, brighter, and stronger version of themselves.
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.
Packaging Operator - 3rd Shift
Omya is seeking a Packaging Operator - 3rd Shift to join their team.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Omya is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team.
Director of Human Resources
Vermont Adult Learning is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Virtual Public Listening Session for Critical and Emerging Technology
DECEMBER 19 | 11:45 AM - 4:45 PM | VIRTUAL
This listening session will seek stakeholder input on questions posed in the Request for Information (RFI) on the Implementation of the United States Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology (USG NSSCET). Registration is not required to attend this event; if you wish to join, it will be live-streamed.
New Year's Resolutions to Feed Your Business and Your Spirit with Emily Eley
JANUARY 3 | 8:30-10:00 AM | VIRTUAL
Together we will examine the pieces of our work and lives that make us feel “stuck” and then develop resolutions (i.e. objectives with a clear path laid out) to address those sticking points and find freedom for all aspects of our businesses and lives. Participants will enter the New Year with a fresh shift in perspective and a positive, uplifted outlook on the year ahead.
WORKSHOP: PROJECT MANAGEMENT 101
JANUARY 10 | 10:30 AM | VIRTUAL
Join Jenna Lapachinski of the Preservation Trust of Vermont for an introduction to project management for community revitalization projects. Learn how to organize around an initial vision, define goals and priorities, navigate funding considerations, and move your project from idea to implementation.
