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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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CEDRR Mixer Tonight | Real Rutland Feud | Legislative Breakfast |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Mixer Tonight at Rutland County Pride Center
Join the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region for its February Mixer hosted by Rutland County Pride. Tonight 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.
A group of students from Vermont State University - Castleton will attend this event. They are there to discuss working in Rutland County and potential internships or jobs. This class is made up of students in the communications, writing, film, and design fields. We hope you will engage with the students, with the hope they will want to attend more mixers in the future.
The Real Rutland Feud is February 24
The Real Rutland Feud is Saturday, February 24 at 7 p.m. on the Paramount Theatre stage.
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.
Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak at the 2024 CEDRR Legislative Breakfast.
CEDRR Legislative Breakfast Had a Packed House
This Monday, the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) hosted its Legislative Breakfast. Local legislators attended the event along with business and non-profit leaders, and community members. About 125 people attended the event, packing Southside Steakhouse's dining room.
Vermont's State Treasurer, Mike Pieciak discussed people moving here, the need for housing and more workers, investment capital, the 10% in Vermont Program, Vermont Saves Program, and Baby Bonds. He then took questions from attendees.
Representative Stephanie Jerome discussed the importance of technical schools and a wide variety of bills focusing on economic development and consumer protection.
Representative Butch Shaw discussed education funding, specifically a bill that would allow school boards to reassess their budgets.
Senator Brian Collamore discussed the Budget Adjustment Act, the Hotel Program, the Bottle Bill, housing, and flooding reimbursement to municipalities.
PEG-TV was in attendance recording the entire event. You can watch the Legislative Breakfast at the link below.
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) presents at The Hub CoWorks.
VHFA Housing Meeting
Friday morning, town and city officials, along with community members gathered at The Hub CoWorks for a "Housing Development Funding Informational Meeting," presented by the Vermont Housing Finance Agency. At the meeting, new funding opportunities were discussed for small and emerging developers through the Rental Revolving Loan Fund.
This meeting was hosted by the Rutland Ad Hoc Housing Working Group.
The Science and Art of Proposal Writing at The Hub CoWorks
If you are an entrepreneur, innovator, community builder, or organizational leader seeking funding through foundations, venture capital providers, banks, crowdfunding, or state and federal sources then this one-day intensive seminar is for you!
Anne Lezak, MPA is a longtime resident of Vermont who has led grant-writing workshops and courses at the local, state, and federal levels for over 20 years, and has extensive experience developing federal, state, and foundation grant proposals resulting in millions of dollars being awarded to agencies and associations. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for this topic will help get you started in making a successful pitch for your product, service, or business.
The cost of tuition will be $199.00, but a discount will be extended to multiple participants from the same organization. Enrollment will be limited to the first 20 participants. This all-day event will take place at The Hub CoWorks on April 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Rutland County Represented in Vermont Biz's Best Places to Work in Vermont 2024
VermontBiz and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced the top 65 Best Places to Work in Vermont 2024. The awards program was created in 2006 and is presented in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, Vermont State Council, (VTSHRM), the Vermont Department of Commerce and Community Development and Workforce Research Group.
Those representing Rutland County are:
Royal Group - Rutland
The Bank of Bennington - Rutland
Vermont Homes for All Toolkit Trainer Summit
Join the VT Department of Housing & Community Development and statewide partners for the Homes for All Toolkit Launch and Training Summit on March 14.
This interactive event is for novice and emerging small-scale home builders seeking to start developing new and renovated homes in Vermont, community development professionals and local leaders looking for new housing tools to support Vermonters, and anyone interested in innovative solutions to Vermont’s housing crisis.
Through a Missing Middle Homes Design Guide, a series of five Vermont Neighborhood Infill Design Case Studies, and a Builders’ Workbook, the Homes for All Toolkit is chock full of tips, tools, and resources for would-be developers and those who support them. Be the first to learn how the Toolkit can help you and your community in addressing Vermont’s housing and affordability crisis, and stay for networking opportunities with housing funders, real estate professionals, home builders, and local housing champions.
Nominations for 2024 Preservation Awards
Since 1982, the Preservation Trust has recognized outstanding efforts in the field of historic preservation.
Awards are presented to individuals, groups, and organizations who have made exemplary contributions to saving and preserving Vermont’s built environment and cultural landscapes. Examples represent a broad range of activities, including remarkable preservation or adaptive use of an historic property, creation of new educational materials and programs, innovations in building trades and professional training, outstanding long-term stewardship of an historic property, generous financial support, and special leadership in community building through preservation.
If you know of a person, group of people, or a project deserving of an award, we encourage you to send in an application soon! The deadline for nominations submissions is midnight on Sunday March 3, 2024.
Help Shape the Future of Vermont's Outdoor Recreation
Individuals have the opportunity to join the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) and the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) in shaping the future of outdoor recreation in Vermont through the Move Forward Together Vermont Public Survey. The survey seeks public input about recreation needs and priorities and will be open until March 31, 2024.
The mobile-friendly online survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. It explores outdoor activities and gathers opinions on priorities for outdoor recreation. Share your thoughts on how and where you spend your time outdoors.
This survey will inform decisions on how FPR and VOREC allocate funding and other resources for outdoor recreation. The survey will contribute to the priorities in an updated Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which enables Vermont to access federal recreation funding. Additionally, the survey will lay the groundwork for the upcoming VOREC Action Plan and guide resource utilization and collaboration with partners to bolster the outdoor recreation economy.
Application for $5,000 Memorial Award Closes This Month
The Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award is given annually to a farmer who honors the legacy of Eric Rozendaal—a thoughtful, creative, and entrepreneurial farmer. The award was created by Eric’s family and friends and is managed by the Vermont Land Trust. One $5,000 award will be announced at each of our annual meetings through 2028.
For the 2024 award cycle, applications will be accepted until February 29, 2024.
Kevin Chu presenting at The Hub CoWorks in Downtown Rutland, Vermont.
Opportunities at The Hub CoWorks
What The Hub CoWorks Offers
The Hub CoWorks remains your go-to space for collaboration, innovation, and growth. Here's a reminder of what we offer:
Meeting & Event Space: Equipped with the latest A/V and hybrid meeting technologies, our spaces are designed to bring your presentations, plans, ideas, and meetings to life in a supportive environment.
Co-Working Space: Whether you prefer just a basic desk or a private desk, our co-working space is crafted to foster productivity, creativity, and connectivity, complete with high-speed Wi-Fi, power throughout, and free coffee and tea for all of your liquid needs throughout the day.
Podcast Studio: Our state-of-the-art podcast studio is ready to amplify your voice, featuring six microphones, a Rodecaster Pro audio interface, and three 4K PTZ cameras, all controlled via a full control board.
Upcoming Offerings at The MINT
In addition to a wide variety of classes, we are now offering staff hours in many of our studios! Look for the green items on our calendar!
Check out our list below for some of our upcoming events at 112 Quality Lane:
Introduction to Mosaics: Bird Houses with Jennifer
Questions? Looking to schedule a tour? Email info@rutlandmint.org.
2024 Rutland Young Professionals 🌟GALA 🌟
Rutland Young Professionals will once again be holding our annual Gala 💃
See you Friday, April 12th 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!
CEDRR would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership:
HR Acquired and UBS.
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.
Propane Service Technician
Proctor Gas is seeking a Propane Service Technician to join their team.
Residential Registered Nurse
Community Care Network is seeking a Residential Registered Nurse to join their team.
Propane Delivery Driver
Proctor Gas is seeking a Propane Delivery Driver to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
OSHA Compliance 101
FEBRUARY 21 | 12-1:30 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.
Impact & Solidarity for Managing Caregiver Barriers
FEBRUARY 23 | 10-11:30 A.M. | ONLINE
Are you a caregiver and business owner? Let's talk about it! Guided conversation about the real experiences we have as humans running a business. Entrepreneurs and business owners are invited to participate to build community, share learning, and broaden their perspective around common themes and challenges women, femmes, and thems experience in current business communication, culture, and operations.
Lean 101 Training - Lean Transformation in Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 28 | 8 AM-4 PM | RUTLAND COUNTRY CLUB | $325 PER PERSON
Lean is a learning system that develops capability and adaptability in people and processes. Lean 101 workshops have created and reignited the spark for improvement in countless organizations in Vermont and across the globe. When paired with the commitment to further engage and develop employees at all levels, Lean has proven to result in a competitive edge that attracts customers, employees, and investors.
Lean Fundamentals covered include
• Waste / Value added • Flow vs. Overproduction
• Problem Solving & Improvement (PDCA, Kata) • Standard work (TWI)
• Workplace organization (5S) • Visual controls (Kanban) • Plant layout & Point-of-use storage (POUS) • Quick changeover (SMED) • Batch size reduction (One Piece Flow) and so much more!
