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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Thank You from CEDRR | Bill Lucci Hired by CEDRR | CEDRR Legislative Breakfast | CEDRR February Mixer | Real Rutland Feud Tickets | Register for the CEDRR Business Show |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Photo of the entire Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region staff.
Thank You from The CEDRR Staff
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) staff is proud to be working for Rutland County.
Pictured from left to right: Shasta Mattino, Finance & Compliance Manager, Joel DeSota, Operations Manager of The Hub CoWorks, Cooper Babbitt, Operations Director, William "Bill" Lucci, Program Director of The Hub CoWorks, Lyle Jepson, Executive Director, Chrispin White, Member Services & Events Manager, Mose Cassaro, Director of Venture Capital of The Hub CoWorks, Olivia Lyons, Communications and Marketing Manager, Karly Haven, Real Rutland Concierge Coordinator, and Lori Pinkowski, Office Manager.
William "Bill" Lucci, new Program Director of The Hub CoWorks.
CEDRR Appoints Bill Lucci as Program Director
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is pleased to announce the appointment of William “Bill” Lucci as Program Director of The Hub CoWorks.
In his new role at The Hub CoWorks, Lucci will develop and deliver high-interest programming, classes, events, and social activities within The Hub CoWorks, Rutland’s newest co-working space in Downtown Rutland. The primary focus will be supporting tech economy startup businesses and current businesses in the region. He will specifically focus on the development of partnerships with local and nationally recognized vendors, provide strategic direction for programming, support recruitment of mentors and investors, and serve as a liaison to the business community.
Most recently, Lucci was the Assistant Director for Adult Technical Education at Stafford Technical Center since 2007.
Legislative Breakfast with State Treasurer Mike Pieciak
Register 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 February Mixer Hosted By Rutland County Pride
Join the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region for its February Mixer hosted by Rutland County Pride. Tuesday, February 13, from 5-7 p.m. gather at the Rutland County Pride Center, located at 106 West Street in Downtown Rutland. Mingle with other attendees, drink mocktails, learn about the Rutland County Pride's events and initiatives, and take part in the raffles and 50/50.
Purchase Your Real Rutland Feud Tickets
The Real Rutland Feud is Saturday, February 24 at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre.
Teams facing off include:
Casella Real Estate vs. Xfinity
Maple Leaf Clinic vs. Rutland Regional Medical Center
Killington Resort vs. Key Honda
Heritage Family Credit Union vs. M&T Bank
Come Alive Outside* vs. Rutland County Pride**
All proceeds benefit the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's Regional Marketing Initiative, Real Rutland.
Trivia at the beginning of the show is sponsored by M&T Bank, the Fast Money Round is sponsored by New England Federal Credit Union, and ten tickets to the show sponsored by Heritage Family Credit Union will be given away on the local radio station, 98.1 JJR.
*Team sponsored by Great Gulf
**Team sponsored by Cape Air
Sign Up for the CEDRR Business Show 2024
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region is excited to host the 2024 CEDRR Business Show on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Promote your business or organization to potential new customers and make important connections within the Rutland County community!
Join us at the Rutland Recreation Community Center from 4:00 pm–7:00 pm. Exhibitor set-up will begin at 2:00 p.m. From 4:00 pm–5:00 p.m., network with other participating businesses and organizations. The show opens to the public at 5:00 p.m.
For more information or specific questions, please contact Chrispin White at chrispin@rutlandeconomy.com or call (802)770-7066. The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. Sign up below to reserve your booth!
Housing Development Funding Informational Meeting
Learn about new funding opportunities available from the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) for small and emerging developers through the Rental Revolving Loan Fund and other resources.
This meeting is taking place in The Hub CoWorks, 67 Merchants Row, Second Floor in Downtown Rutland on February 9 from 8:30-10 a.m.
Burger King Ribbon Cutting Hosted by CEDRR
Join the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region at the Burger King in Rutland City for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the newly remodeled building.
Carrols is thrilled to celebrate the re-opening. The ribbon cutting will take place on Thursday, February 1 at 10 a.m. Tours of the restaurant will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Three Acre Funding Webinar on February 5
Three Acre Permit Obtainment Assistance Webinar- February 5, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
- Meeting Purpose: The Permit Obtainment Assistance (POA) Program is offering up to $49,999 to every eligible three-acre site to support stormwater design and permit authorization expenses. In this webinar, the POA program team will give an overview of what participants can expect from the program and instructions on the application process. Attendees can also ask questions during the live Question and Answer session.
- RSVP: Please RSVP by completing this online RSVP form, preferred by Monday, February 5th at 3:00 pm. Please indicate, using the online RSVP form if assistance is needed to participate in the public meeting.
- Attend Remotely: The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting for full meeting audio and visual. If you require a call-in option to participate (e.g., the computer does not have a microphone), dial + 1 802-828-7667 and enter phone conference ID: 553 989 505#
- Agenda and Materials: To be posted on the Three Acre Program Webpage.
Contact Madeline.Russell@vermont.gov with questions (please include the subject line “2/5 POA Webinar”).
Poultney Awarded State Planning Grant to Study Municipal Merger
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) recently awarded $10,377.00 to the Town of Poultney in State Municipal Planning Grant funds for a Municipal Merger Feasibility Study.
Poultney currently has two municipalities that govern the community - the Town of Poultney and the Village of Poultney. As the community continues its recovery from the loss of Green Mountain College in 2019, the desire to investigate a municipal merger has increased. With the grant award, the Town is acting on a directive from voters to investigate the feasibility of a municipal merger.
Read more about the FY24 Municipal Planning Grant Projects here →
Photo from Chaffee Art Center's website.
Chaffee Art Center Receives Rehabilitation Grant
The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland City is one of nineteen municipalities and non-profit organizations to receive a grant. Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP), and the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation announced the art center has received $20,000.
George Thrall Chaffee built this Queen Anne-style mansion. After his death, the building was boarded up for over 30 years until the Rutland Area Art Association asked to use the building as part of the 1961 Bicentennial celebrations. This success prompted the creation of a permanent art center. The Chaffee Art Center is now a venue for events and art classes for all ages. A matching grant will be used to complete major repairs to the building’s three large and ornate brick chimneys.
2024 Rebates
If your New Year’s resolution calls for home improvement, check out Efficiency Vermont's rebates. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your heating system or seal up drafts, we’ve got incentives to help you save. Combine them with federal tax credits and additional rebates from your utility and save even more.
Event and Meeting Space Available
Welcome to The Hub CoWorks!
This is your place to meet, present, network, and learn. Our meeting and event spaces offer versatile and well-equipped venues for any occasion, from large conferences to intimate gatherings, complete with state-of-the-art technology and dedicated support to ensure a seamless experience. Whether you need a conference center, a cozy meeting room, or a tech infused space for your virtual/hybrid presentation, we have the perfect space to meet your specific needs.
Find more info at bit.ly/thehubcoworks.
This February, Sign Up for a Class
February Break Camp registration is now open!
Upcoming class offerings at 112 Quality Lane:
Introduction to Metalwork: Flowers Monday, February 5
3-Part Pet Mosaics Wednesdays Feb 7, 14, and 21
Clay Leprechaun Houses (Kids & Family) Feb 10 & 15
WOODSHOP: Butt Joint Basics February 12
Glass Fusing Basics February 17
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator February 21
Announcing our 2024 Rutland Young Professionals
🌟GALA 🌟
Rutland Young Professionals will once again be holding our annual Gala 💃
See you Friday, April 12 at Mountain Top Resort for a beautiful night of dancing, fun, and friends.
-BUT WAIT- Are you a member of Rutland Young Professionals? Check your email for a members-only code that gives you $15 off your ticket price 💸
Stay tuned for more information!
Welcome to Our New Member
The first T-Mobile store in Rutland, and the third corporate store in the Green Mountain State, is now open for business. The new store, located at 31 N. Main Street, officially opened on Friday, Dec. 8.
Customers and wireless shoppers living in Rutland now have convenient access to a local T-Mobile store where they can choose service plans, smartphones, tablets, and accessories that best meet their wireless needs. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Rutland location is part of T-Mobile’s efforts to expand its retail footprint with the addition of new stores in small towns and rural communities across the country. The company’s two other Vermont locations in Essex Junction and South Burlington opened in September 2020.
“T-Mobile retail stores offer customers the ease of connecting in-person with our Team of Experts for personalized solutions and the convenience of exploring hands-on with our products and services,” said Jon Freier, President of T-Mobile’s Consumer Group. “That's why we continue to expand our retail footprint in both new and existing markets across the U.S. "
With an expanding local presence in Vermont, T-Mobile is also focused on helping to make a difference in communities throughout the state. Programs such as T-Mobile Hometown Grants provide funding to small towns each year to use towards city beautification projects, public improvements, and more. In 2023, Burlington, Vermont received a grant totaling $50,000 to revitalize downtown Burlington's Champlain Street Park, including buying new inclusive playground equipment, benches, bike racks, lighting, and landscaping. Towns with populations less than 50,000 are eligible and encouraged to apply. For full details, visit Hometown Grant Program: Revitalizing Small Towns | T-Mobile
Address:
31 N Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone Number:
802-683-3226
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.
Allied Health Associate
Community Care Network is seeking an Allied Health Associate to join their team.
HVAC Service Technician
Vermont Mechanical is seeking an HVAC Service Technician to join their team.
Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Community Care Network is seeking an Advance Practice Registered Nurse to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Small Business Success: SBA Funding Options and Resources
JANUARY 31 | 10-11 A.M. CST | ONLINE
Build a successful small business with SBA funding options and resources. SBA-backed lending is available for almost any business purpose through many banks, credit unions and community lenders. In this webinar, learn about your options, business counseling resources, and get your questions answered.
What's Your WORTH?
FEBRUARY 7 | 8:30-10 A.M. | ONLINE
Pricing is the key to prospering! But pricing is one of the most challenging aspects of being in business. Pricing is a combination of many elements, but when you don’t know your WORTH, it’s nearly impossible to attract your best customers. Join this lively workshop with Markey Read to learn how to price according to your WORTH and learn how to create amazing offerings based on your Cost of Services Sold (COSS)!
OSHA Compliance 101: What to Expect During an OSHA Inspection Webinar
FEBRUARY 21 | NOON-1:30 P.M. | ONLINE
Are you prepared for an unannounced OSHA inspection? Find out what you need to know with our upcoming webinar, OSHA Compliance 101: What to Expect During an OSHA Inspection. Learn about inspection processes, rights and responsibilities, preparation strategies, navigating inspections, understanding violations and penalties, and post-inspection steps. Benefit from expert guidance, actionable tactics, and networking opportunities. Empower your workplace with knowledge and turn compliance into a competitive edge.
