Plus upcoming Legislative Breakfast, the CEDRR Business Show returns and The Hub CoWorks is ready for you to begin working!
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Read on for:
Real Rutland Feud Tickets Available | Legislative Breakfast | Business Show Returns | The Hub CoWorks |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Real Rutland Feud Tickets Now Available!
Tickets for the 5th Annual Real Rutland Feud on Saturday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. are now available! The live show is based on the popular TV game show, “Family Feud.” This evening is guaranteed to bring laughter as ten teams from local businesses and organizations face off to win the Real Rutland Feud trophy and raise funds for the Real Rutland Marketing Initiative.
This
year’s teams 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
Upcoming Legislative Breakfast
Vermont's 2023 Legislative Session has just begun. Join the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) for this opportunity to connect with your elected officials on Monday, January 30, at 7:30 a.m. Learn about upcoming legislative issues that may affect your business and community.
Tickets are available for $20 per person and include a breakfast buffet at Southside Steakhouse. Anyone can attend. This event is sponsored by Omya.
The CEDRR Business Show Returns
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 will be held on April 11th, 2023 at the Rutland Recreation Community Center. CEDRR’s Business Show will feature a diverse group of businesses exhibiting everything from home services and products, restaurants, health care providers, retailers, financial advisors and many, many more.
Please be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks. For specific questions, please contact Chrispin White at chrispin@rutlandeconomy.com or (802)770-7066.
The Hub CoWorks is Open and Memberships Available
The Hub CoWorks, located at 67 Merchants Row in Downtown Rutland, is open and offers various membership levels to meet your needs. If you have not yet seen the inside of the newly renovated space, tours are available Monday-Friday, contact Scott Graves to schedule a time, or stop in the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) office on the first floor and someone will guide you through the space.
CEDRR is also offering your first day free! If you have not yet tried working in the space, your first day will not cost you.
Summer Trade Show.
Join the free Trade Show Readiness Cohort
Calling all Vermont food, beverage, and forestry businesses! We want to support you in your trade show marketing efforts! This year, Vermont Specialty Foods Association, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, and Steve Redmond of Rival Brands are teaming up to offer a select group of producers the opportunity to join a Tradeshow Readiness Cohort. The cohort will take place over the next nine months and will include the following unique and valuable offerings:
- One-on-one coaching sessions where you can review booth/sales collateral to help get the greatest ROI from your trade show
- Group coaching sessions to learn and grow alongside a group of your peers
- A post-show group coaching session to debrief and talk about lessons learned and valuable takeaways
- A tradeshow handbook filled with tips and insights about preparing for a tradeshow, attending, and exhibiting
- Post show follow-ups … and more!
This opportunity is best suited for businesses seriously considering attending a trade show in 2023 and who already have a few wholesale accounts. This opportunity is not appropriate for emerging businesses with little to no wholesale or trade show experience.
Please contact Kristen Brassard at kristen.brassard@vermont.gov for more information and to see if you qualify. This opportunity is completely FREE and space is limited, so please reach out right away if you are interested! Deadline to apply: January 31st This program is a great compliment to the Trade Show Assistance Grant and participation may increase an applicant’s competitiveness.
Vermont Creative Futures Grant Program
The Vermont Arts Council is now accepting applications for Round 2 of its Creative Futures Grants to help the creative sector recover from economic losses due to the pandemic. Grants of up to $200,000 will be available to creative sector nonprofits and for-profit entities that can demonstrate economic harm caused by or exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Grant amounts, which will be based on 2019 (pre-pandemic) operating revenue, may be used to cover a wide range of regular operating expenses, including payroll and office expenses; rent, mortgage, and utilities; and costs associated with ongoing Covid-19 mitigation and prevention.
The creative sector economy is defined as the collective enterprises, organizations, and individuals whose products and services are rooted in artistic and creative content. Seven segments comprise Vermont’s creative economy: culture and heritage; design; film and media; literary arts & publishing; performing arts; specialty foods; and visual arts and crafts.
Grants are offered in three rounds. The deadline for Round 2 applications is Feb. 28, and the final deadline will be in June 2023.
Take Part in the Annual Vermont Business Economic Survey
This non-scientific survey is customized by Davis & Hodgdon to evaluate small-medium-sized businesses located throughout the state. Since launching the survey in 2013, valuable feedback has been collected from Vermont's businesses and shared with state media and legislators.
Me Time at The MINT
I (Kimberly Griffin, Executive Director of The MINT Makerspace) was speaking to one of our newest MINT students, Justine, recently. I asked her what she was most excited about as she prepared to take the Stone, Wood, & Steel lamp class with Curt. Her response: I am finally feeling like we are post-COVID. At least the worst of it is over. After nearly three long years as a caregiver in the COVID cloud, I am looking forward to some “me time” at The MINT.
I love that. It feels like it could be a hashtag. If you are looking for some #MeTimeAtTheMINT, let us help you make that happen!
Perhaps you are ready to gain some Sewing skills in the Textile Shop? Or a refresher on the long-ago-learned Potter’s Wheel. Ready to try your hands at Spoon Carving? Or go big and build a Ukulele! Maybe get a little messy with Screen Printing? However you spend your “me time”, you can find your #MeTimeAtTheMINT.
And if you know of some younger makers looking for “me time” during February Break - we’ve got them covered, too! February 19-25, 2023 is Engineering Week! The Boiler at The MINT has you covered with CAMP!
Monday: Electrical Engineering
Tuesday: Civil Engineering
Wednesday: Mechanical Engineering
Thursday: Chemical Engineering
Friday: Aerospace Engineering
Full day: 8am - 4pm. (daily rates & half-day options are also available)
Discounted registration available for COVID impacted families and free registration for SNAP, 3Squares and housing assistance. Choose the registration option that matches your family situation, no proof of income is required.
Our youth programming is made possible through Expanding Access grant funding, administered by Vermont Afterschool.
Welcome to Our New Member
Green Mountain Missionary Baptist Church is an independent (ABA) Baptist church in Rutland, Vermont.
This is not the same as Green Mountain Baptist Church in the same town.
CEDRR would like to thank the following business 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.
Head of Sales
Healthy Design is seeking a Head of Sales to join their team.
Project Developer
The Housing Trust of Rutland County is seeking a Project Developer to join their team.
VP of Member Solutions
Heritage Family Credit Union is seeking a VP of Member Solutions to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Why Mentoring Matters
JANUARY 25 | 3:00 PM
In recognition of National Mentoring Month, join SBA and SCORE for a webinar on January 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. ET to learn how working with a mentor can help you succeed in business. Speakers include:
- Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, SBA
- Bridget Weston, CEO, SCORE
- Ricardo Casas, Mentor, SCORE
- Lorinda Gonzalez, SCORE client and Founder of Grants Ink, LLC
Legislative Breakfast
JANUARY 30 | 7:30-9:00 AM
Vermont's 2023 Legislative Session has just begun. Join the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) for this opportunity to connect with your elected officials on Monday, January 30, at 7:30 a.m. Learn about upcoming legislative issues that may affect your business and community.
Tickets are available for $20 per person and include a breakfast buffet at Southside Steakhouse. Anyone can attend. This event is sponsored by Omya.
Weatherization 101 Training
FEBRUARY 13 | SIX WEEK PROGRAM
Earn high wages and start a new career! This free 6-week program provides the skills and certifications for jobs in the growing weatherization field. No experience is necessary. Contact Pam Laser for more information and to sign up.
