SBTAE Launches and Celebrating our Rising Stars
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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CEDRR Annual Meeting | SBTAE Launches | Rising Stars Class of 2023 |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
One Week to CEDRR's Annual Meeting
Join the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region on Tuesday, November 14, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for our Annual Meeting. This year, the event is hosted by The MINT Makerspace, located at 112 Quality Lane in Rutland.
From 5:00-6:00 p.m. tour The MINT to learn about each shop and opportunities for you at the makerspace. Appetizers and a cash bar are courtesy of The Rollin' Rooster.
Our Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony, and a special demonstration by Rutland Area Robotics will take place from 6:00-6:30 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m. there will be a special unveiling!
Check it out! →
SBTAE Program Applications Open
The Small Business Technical Assistance Exchange (SBTAE) is a program to help Vermont business owners grow and transform their small to medium-sized businesses through service projects like websites, photography, legal support, and a lot more.
The SBTAE Program, administrated by the Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation, is made possible by a grant from the State of Vermont through the Agency of Commerce and Community Development Department of Economic Development. Vermont service providers are contracted for the work, creating new connections for business owners.
Photos from the Vermont Business Rising Stars Class of 2023 Celebration.
Rutland County Rising Stars
Congratulations to our Rutland County Rising Stars!
Last week, we celebrated 40 superstar Vermonters under 40 years old at the Vermont Biz Rising Stars Class of 2023 celebration. These young leaders were selected based on their commitment to business growth, professional excellence, and involvement in their communities.
Alex Adams - Green Mountain Power
Matthew Burzon - Source & Recruit Company
Katye Munger - Heritage Family Credit Union
Our own, Olivia Lyons, Communications and Marketing Manager for the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region
Amy Spear - Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Robots Invade The MINT with Rutland Expansion
The MINT is this city’s multifaceted makerspace, supplying the tools and materials necessary for almost any project an artisan wants to pursue. This July, the nonprofit expanded its Quality Lane space from 14,000 square feet to 22,000 square feet.
Part of the expansion includes a playing field to train and practice robots — ones used by high school teams across the country in tournaments like the FIRST Robotics Competition. The events involve students pitting robots in some sort of physical game.
Rutland Area Robotics (RAR) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports K-12 robotics teams in Central Vermont. This expansion will allow RAR and other teams throughout Vermont the opportunity to practice in a large space.
Vermont Farmers Market Education Center Receives $800,000 in Brownfield Revitalization Funding
Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Economic Development announced the state of Vermont is committing $4,058,184 from the Vermont Brownfields Revitalization Fund that promotes the productive reuse of contaminated sites to cleanup properties in Hardwick, Barre, Newport, Burlington, Fairlee, Rutland City, and Winooski.
Vermont Farmers Market Education Center, Inc. in Rutland City was awarded $800,000. The money will redevelop Farmer’s Hall, a 14,750-square-foot, vacant commercial space. It is anticipated to output 21 full-time employees, reused infrastructure on a vacant site, and 2.93 acres mitigated.
Killington Resort and Great Gulf Pledge $700,000 to Support Workforce Housing
Killington Resort, part of POWDR, announces that in partnership with Great Gulf, it will donate a total of $700,000 to the Town of Killington. The money is allocated to fund 70 acres of land in Killington on which to develop workforce housing, part of the area’s ongoing Killington Forward initiative. Killington Resort is committed to supporting the community through Play Forever, an initiative that aims to strengthen the place where we live with donations such as this one.
The 70-acre plot is located off Nanak Way in Killington and will be serviced by the new municipal water system being installed over the next several years. The land is mapped for a total of 250-300 housing units, with 6-8 multifamily apartment buildings and 16-20 duplex or single-family homes with ample green space.
Photo courtesy of Killington Resort.
Killington Resort Opens for 65th Season
Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, and part of POWDR, kicked off the 2023-24 winter season on Friday, November 3, 2023, becoming the first resort in Vermont to open for skiing and snowboarding.
The resort opened to the general public on Saturday, November 4, and will remain open 7 days a week, weather permitting.
Family & Medical Leave Insurance Webinar
The State of Vermont has partnered with The Hartford to create an optional program to offer Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) to your employees. This program provides the peace of mind that your employees need so that they can focus on what matters most, their well-being, and their families.
Phase 2 includes open enrollment for all Vermont businesses on July 1, 2024, and the Administration is seeking to engage with employers who might be interested in extending this coverage to their employees at an affordable cost.
In this webinar, we'll hear about the status of the program, preparation for the next phase, and how employers who would like to elect to join this lower-cost risk pool should prepare.
Killington Receives a Portion of a $3 Million Award
The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announces $3 million in funding for four projects through a partnership between the NBRC and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to amplify both agencies' economic development impact in Northern Border communities.
The Town of Killington is receiving $750,000. Funding will provide infrastructure improvements including a municipal water system and a redesigned roadway system which is required for the development of the Six Peaks Killington Village project (a village at the base of the ski resort).
Note: The NBRC also awarded this project an additional $2,250,000 as part of the Agency’s Catalyst Program, on August 23, 2023
Funding Available for Community-driven Environmental Justice Projects
The Vermont Community Foundation is seeking proposals for programs or projects that help local communities adapt to the impacts of Vermont's changing climate and the increase in severe weather events.
The Environmental Justice Small Grant Program is designed to support Vermont communities facing increasingly severe weather events and rising temperatures. Just as Vermonters adapt to the changing seasons, it is important that our communities prepare themselves for the long-term effects of a changing climate.
Projects may represent a wide spectrum of ideas and activities, including arts, community education and skill building, food access, green jobs, projects that reduce risk and harm, multi-generational climate activities, youth leadership, movement building, and more.
Applications will be accepted between October 19 and December 1, 2023.
Meet Your New "Work Home"
Why stick with the ordinary? The Hub CoWorks offers everything you need for remote work and business services. Your first three months at a hot desk are just $40 a month. Sign up today!
Update from the Real Rutland Concierge Coordinator
Program Update:
As of October 15, Real Rutland has welcomed 25 families, totaling 57 people, to Rutland County in 2023. This brings us to a total of 235 people who have moved to Rutland County since the Real Rutland Concierge Program began in 2016. We anticipate another 11 people will move to Rutland County by the end of 2023, surpassing the 2022 total of 39 people.
This shows that Rutland County is a desirable place to relocate. Many people who speak to us about why they want to relocate here cite a more attractive climate, a welcoming community, and a less crowded city as motivators. We truly are living in a special place.
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Real Rutland Concierge Connection: November Issue
For this month’s newsletter, we spoke to Real Rutland Concierge, Melissa Theis, school counselor at Stafford Technical Center. Click Here to read the newsletter.
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Concierge Volunteers:
We are looking for new Concierge Volunteers!
Volunteers in the Concierge Program are ambassadors for our region helping people find resources and make connections in Rutland as they consider relocation to the area.
The responsibility of the Concierge is to reach out to the potential new Rutland resident once assigned for an initial meeting, share their knowledge of the area, and answer questions the interested person may have. Then, stay in touch as needed and follow up with the Concierge Coordinator.
The Concierge Coordinator will work with the Concierge and the interested person to make sure that they have everything that they need to make their move to Rutland a success. We are looking for Concierges of all backgrounds and demographics.
If you are interested in finding out more about the program or would like to volunteer to be a Concierge, please reach out to Karly Haven, Real Rutland Concierge Coordinator, at karly@rutlandeconomy.com or 802-770-7069.
Exterior of The MINT Makerspace.
The MINT in The News!
Camila Van Order Gonzalez from Community News Service recently came to The MINT for a tour and to chat about our expansion and collaboration with IBOTS and Rutland Area Robotics. Check out the full article in the Herald. Robots invade the MINT with Rutland Expansion.
We are really excited to host the CEDRR Annual Meeting next week, Tuesday, November 14 from 5-7 p.m..
Come see the expansion, the IBOTS space, meet our operations team, and get to see all of our shops in full swing. There is also a big project unveiling happening at the end of the night; we are super excited!
The evening will feature food from The Rollin’ Rooster, libations, robot demonstrations, and a silent auction full of MINT member wares and other offerings:
Our silent auction offerings include stained glass, pottery, a weekend getaway, mosaics, jewelry, MINT membership, private classes, and much much more.
Holiday Pop-Up Shoppe 2023!
The MINT is excited to come downtown once again this holiday shopping season. This year, we are moving into 72 Merchants Row. We think the outside of the building perfectly matched our vibe and the inside is beautiful, too.
Our soft opening will be Friday, November 18 with a true opening Friday, November 24. Hours of operation are still being finalized, so stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram.
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If you are looking for a youth + family class:
Ceramic Ornaments
November 25th from 9:30am-11pm
Come join us for this workshop and make an ornament (3 styles: cookie cutter, face/character, candy canes)
This is a beginner-friendly class, instruction will be provided every step of the way. We will underglaze our creations at the end for a pop of color.
RYP Events to Round Out the Year
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 of 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.
Party-goers at the RYP Halloween Parade Viewing Party.
Thank you to Rutland Co Works space and all of our sponsors and attendees for making our first RYP Halloween parade viewing party a success. We look forward to hosting this event again next year!
November Mix - Rutland Bowlerama
· Thursday, November 16, 2023
· 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
· Rutland Bowlerama
Killington Turkey Trot – Thursday, Nov 23
Last year the Killington Turkey Trot supported RYP as their beneficiary for their 2022 trot. We thank them for their support and would encourage anyone interested in running/trotting to reach out to RYP. RYP will be happy to sponsor a team of up to 4 runners for this year's event. Email info@rutlandyoungprofessionals.org if you are interested.
December Give Back Mix with United Way
· Wednesday, December 20, 2023
· 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
· Roots Restaurant
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.
Inside Sales Representative
Carris Reels is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to join their team.
Material Control Specialist
Consolidated Communications is seeking a Material Control Specialist to join their team.
Dental Hygienist
Community Health is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
CEDRR Annual Meeting
NOVEMBER 14 | 5-7 PM | THE MINT MAKERSPACE, 112 QUALITY LANE, RUTLAND, VT
Join the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region for its Annual Meeting hosted by The MINT Makerspace! Throughout the evening, explore The MINT and learn about opportunities for you. Rutland Area Robotics will present a special demonstration and there will be a mystery unveiling.
Food and a cash bar will be catered by The Rollin' Rooster.
All are welcome to attend.
Risk and Benefits of the Right Business Structure
NOVEMBER 14 | 6-7 PM | M&T BANK, 4993 MAIN ST., MANCHESTER, VT
If you are starting a business or own a growing business, please join M&T Bank for a presentation with Attorney Bill Deveneau of Bennington.
RSVP by November 7 to Chuck Sharp at csharp1@mtb.com. Refreshments will be served.
Gaining Ground
NOVEMBER 15 | 5-7 PM | 18 CHAPLIN AVE., RUTLAND, VT
Gaining Ground connects families to local employment and education resources.
Join the Parent Child Center of Rutland County for an evening of learning, laughter, fresh food, and fun activities.
Please RSVP to Bodie Barton: 802-855-0737
Free Weatherization Training
DECEMBER 4-12 | TIMES VARY; GENERALLY 9 AM-3 PM
Energy Works trains Vermonters for careers in the Green Energy sector. Providing experienced instructors along with hands-on learning. Walk away with industry-recognized certification and start your career today!
$500 stipend upon completion of training. Additional $500 after 60 days of employment.
