CEDRR events coming up, volunteers needed, and Real Rutland Feud tickets available!
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Mixer TONIGHT | CEDRR Business Show | Special Event Volunteers Needed | Real Rutland Feud Tickets Available
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Mixer TONIGHT!
Bring your sweetheart to our February Mixer tonight! This month's event is hosted by Stafford Technical Center! Food is provided by the culinary students at The Dollhouse Restaurant. During the night, take tours of the center and maybe win one of four gift certificates to the Salon at Stafford, to The Dollhouse Restaurant, for a 4-tire changeover, or an auto detail!
Rutland Economic Development Corporation Business Show.
CEDRR Business Show - April 11, 2023
Come promote your business or organization to potential new customers and make important connections within the Rutland County community!
After a 3-year absence, the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is excited to bring back its annual Business Show. Rutland Region’s largest and most comprehensive gathering of Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer networking, sponsored by Community Health, Cape Air, and M&T Bank, will be held on April 11, 2023, at the Rutland Recreation Community Center from 4:00 pm–7:00 pm. Exhibitor set-up will begin at 2:00 pm. From 4:00 pm–5:00 pm, businesses and organizations will have an opportunity to network with one another, while listening to a presentation from the Rutland Young Professionals, more information to come. The show will open to the public at 5:00 pm.
For specific questions, please contact Chrispin White at chrispin@rutlandeconomy.com or (802)770-7066.
To register for the Business Show now, email Lori Pinkowski (online sign-up form coming soon) →
Special Events Volunteers Needed
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR)’s mission is to use collaboration, creativity, and ingenuity to create a regional economic climate conducive to business growth. We aim to accomplish this by recruiting talent and businesses of all kinds while growing and retaining employers. CEDRR also creates a bridge to community and cultural organizations, promoting healthy and vibrant neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life in Rutland County. A large part of this mission is realized by the many community events CEDRR offers on a yearly basis. Which is why we need YOU!
Some of the community events we offer include:
- Monthly Mixers (second Tuesday of the month)
- Real Rutland Feud (February 25th, 2023)
- CEDRR Business Show (April 11th, 2023)
- Whoopie Pie Festival (September 16th, 2023)
- CEDRR Annual Meeting (November)
Volunteers are always needed to ensure these events run smoothly. Most events need volunteers for 1 – 2 hours, except for the Whoopie Pie Festival, where time slots may be 3–4 hours. To share information about upcoming events, Special Event Volunteer Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 am in the Hub CoWorks. For more information about how to become a CEDRR Special Events Volunteer, please contact Lori Pinkowski at Lori@rutlandeconomy.com.
Tickets Selling Fast for 5th Annual Real Rutland Feud
Make sure to purchase your tickets for the 5th Annual Real Rutland Feud soon! Tickets are selling fast and you won't want to miss this show.
Teams facing off include:
Xfinity vs. Town of Brandon
Community Health vs. NewStory Center*
Killington Resort vs. Green Mountain Power
Rutland Regional Medical Center vs. Rutland Regional Medical Center
Fabian Earth Moving vs. Casella Construction
*NewStory Center is sponsored by Cape Air
Our Fast Money Round, also known as the round to determine the winning team, is being sponsored by the New England Federal Credit Union.
Our Real Rutland Trivia is being sponsored by M&T Bank.
Proceeds from the event benefit CEDRR’s Regional Marketing Initiative – Real Rutland.
St. Patrick's Day 5k Fun Run/Walk
Join Heritage Family Credit Union as they do a little Irish jog across the finish line at Heritage O’Family’s Shiver Me Shamrocks 5k Fun Run/Walk on March 11 at 1:00 pm! The race kicks off with a kid's fun run down Center Street in historic Downtown Rutland.
All proceeds benefit Come Alive Outside in Rutland, VT.
New this year, is the ability to register as a group so grab your running or walking crew, sign up today, and then celebrate your 5k success at the afterparty at Hop n’ Moose with a drink ticket for all registered runners/walkers!
Brandon, VT Benefits from Historic Preservation Grant
The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation announce the approval of $56,905 for seven historic preservation projects through the Certified Local Government (CLG) program to support community-based preservation initiatives.
The Town of Brandon received $7,200 to hire a qualified consultant to undertake an overall survey of the important historical areas, industries, and people associated with Brandon. This study will focus on areas outside the identified historic districts and integrate the current information into a cohesive historical perspective. The final product will be a Survey Report summarizing the results of the project; an individual survey form for each property; photographs of each property surveyed; and maps showing the location of each property within the town.
A second round of grant funding available to the seventeen designated CLGs will be awarded in May 2023.
Vermont #1 Moving Destination in 2022
In 2022 Vermont once again topped the list of "Top Moving Destinations" according to the 2022 National Movers Study. More residents moved into Vermont than out of the state, with 77% of moves being inbound. It wasn't close. Vermont was 10 points higher than second-place Oregon.
Bruhn Revitalization Grant Applications Open
The Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTV) has opened the 2023 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant round, a total of $625,000 are available for rural Vermont projects. These projects include supporting roof repair or replacement, structural repairs, facade, window and door restoration or repair, and code improvements. PTV is particularly interested in projects that aim to increase the economic vitality of a community through non-profit ownership of general stores or other businesses or bring new economic and community activity to village centers.
Important Dates:
February 28, 2023: Deadline for requests to the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation for Letters of Eligibility to the National Register.
March 31, 2023: deadline for application submission.
Valentine's Day is here and The MINT is feeling the love!
Check out this video, captured by our Castleton University intern, Julie. Tom walks us through a 3-color print, which he demonstrated at our Member Mixer on Saturday, February 4.
And, yes! We are very excited to welcome Julie Griffith as our Marketing and Communications Intern for the spring semester. Julie comes to us from Castleton University where she is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art. In her own words, Julie is at The MINT with a goal of strengthening and supporting access to art, utilizing media to further hands-on involvement and knowledge of local culture. Welcome aboard, Julie!
Speaking of interns, Julie’s not the only new face at The MINT. We are also partnering with the Rutland High School P.L.A.C.E program. This program focuses on connecting high school seniors with area businesses and organizations. Ella joins us on Tuesdays and Thursdays to assist with various educational planning and activities in support of our Boiler Program. We are very excited to have Ella, too!
One of the many projects coming out of the Boiler right now is February Break Camp - we see you teachers, parents and caregivers!
We had such a demand for camp, our waitlist doubled our potential enrollment. And, you know, since we are a Makerspace, we needed to make-space for more youth!
We are super excited to partner with the Rutland Area Christian School (RACS) on Lincoln Avenue this February, taking the Boiler Bus on the road and expanding access to area youth! In just a few weeks, The MINT will be setting up camp at RACS.
As always, check out our calendar to stay up to date on classes and events!
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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Help us Name a Young Professional of the Year!
It is that time of year that Rutland Your Professionals recognizes the Young Professional of the Year! This award recognizes an outstanding young professional in Rutland County to highlight their accomplishments and contributions that are making a positive impact in the Greater Rutland area.
Do you know an emerging leader who demonstrates leadership qualities in both their personal and professional lives, volunteers in Rutland County, and is an active member of the community? Nominate them for the annual Young Professional of the Year!
The nominee must work and/or live in Rutland County, be under the age of 45, and a member of Rutland Young Professionals. It is not necessary to be a member of Rutland Young Professionals to submit a nomination for Young Professional of the Year. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 17, 2023.
Nominate the Young Professional of the Year HERE
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RYP 10 Year Anniversary Gala
Friday, April 14, 2023, from 6:00 PM-10:00 PM at the Killington Peak Lodge. Open to anyone 18-45 years old and you do not have to be a member. Are you a Member? Check your email for a discount code or reach out to info@rutlandyoungprofessionals.org. Buy event tickets here!
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We're Looking for Sponsors! Not sure how to support RYP? Here are some ideas:
· Sponsor our Gala Dessert Table
· Sponsor part of our Gala Swag Bag
· Sponsor the champagne toast at the Gala
· Sponsor a hotel room for a Gala attendee at the Killington Grand
· Host a Mix
· Donate a gift card or company swag for our Monthly Mixer Door Prizes
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.
Community Development Specialist
The Hub CoWorks is seeking a Community Development Specialist to join their team.
AVP Heritage Way Financial Advisor
Heritage Family Credit Union is seeking an AVP Heritage Way Financial Advisor to join their team.
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Specialist
The Hub CoWorks is seeking an Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Specialist to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Whatsapp Business Para Tu Negocio
FEBRUARY 15 | 1:30-2:30 PM
En este taller aprenderás:
- Manejo de Whatsapp Business: instalación y herramientas.
- Marketing en Whatsapp Business: cómo crear tu propia estrategia.
- Venta con Whatsapp Business: ejemplos de campañas, trucos y consejos.
Cybersecurity Resiliency in Industrial Control Systems
MARCH 7 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | VTC WILLISTON CAMPUS, WILLISTON, VT
Join VMEC and Norwich University for a full-day, in-person Cybersecurity Resiliency in Industrial Control Systems course. This FULLY funded opportunity is being offered through a FEMA grant whose purpose is to provide an understanding of cybersecurity resiliency and industrial control systems (ICS). The day's agenda will include reviewing the Internet of Things (IoT), vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks within ICSs, methods of detecting and responding to cyber-attacks in the ICS as well as tips and tools to mitigate these attacks.
Real Rutland Feud
FEBRUARY 25 | 7:00 PM | THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Watch ten teams made up of local community organizations and businesses face off to win the Real Rutland Feud Trophy while raising money for Real Rutland, our regional marketing initiative.
