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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Whoopie Pie Festival and Parade of Heroes Success | Mixer at NewStory Center in September
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Dream Maker Bakers pose with the Vermont State record for largest whoopie pie.
WHOOPIE!! What a great event!
We cannot thank the community enough for such a successful first annual Whoopie Pie Festival and Parade of Heroes!
We had nine vendors from Vermont, New York, and Maine hand out samples to hungry festival goers. Holly Bromley, owner of The Gettin' Place in Whitehall, New York won People's Choice Award and Overall Best, which was voted on by a panel of five judges. Fiona Graves, owner of Fiona's Sweets & Tweets, a food truck based in Pittsford, won Most Creative, also voted on by judges.
Dream Maker Bakers set the Vermont State Record by baking and putting together (in front of a crowd) a 554 pound whoopie pie!
Over 250 people marched in our Parade of Heroes, honoring everyone who has played a major role in keeping our community safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Everyone at CEDRR is wowed by your support and is getting busy planning for the next community celebration.
Mixers Are Back!
After taking a month off, NewStory Center will host our next mixer on Tuesday, September 13 from 5:00-7:00 PM at their 92 Grove Street location in Rutland.
Marble Valley Kitchen will cater the event and hard cider, brewed by NewStory Center Executive Director Avaloy Haynes Lanning's husband will be on site. As always, we will have a 50/50 raffle, raffle for fun prizes, and good times!
CEDS Comment Period Extended
The public comment period for the draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for West Central Vermont has been extended to Friday, September 9th.
Feedback can be provided a few ways:
· Via email to info@westcentralvt.org
· Via Konveio, an online platform used to collect and aggregate public comment
A brief video is available at https://www.westcentralvt.org/ceds-draft-material and provides an overview of the intent and purpose of the West Central Vermont CEDS.
Housing Hosts Needed for UVM Medical Students
Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (SVTAHEC) is looking for hosts who can open their home and help a young person during his/her education in rural medicine.
Each year, medical students from the University of Vermont are assigned to the Southern Vermont region to do a two-to-five-week rotation with a local physician, rural clinic, or hospital. They are away from their own homes and far for a daily commute back to Burlington.
Students need a private bedroom, bathroom, access to a kitchen, WIFI connection, and space to park. Students have their own transportation. SVTAHEC handles the initial contact. They then connect you with the student to provide directions and other special instructions you may have. A small stipend for the host is available.
For more information please contact Susan White, Education Resource Coordinator at swhite@svtahec.org or call 802-885-2126 x105.
New Financing and Business Assistance Resources for BIPOC Vermonters
The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) has launched the Justice Forward Fund (JFF), a new financing and business assistance resource for Black, Indigenous & Vermonters of Color (BIPOC Vermonters).
The Justice Forward Fund will make loans of up to $40,000. For more information, please visit the Justice Forward Fund page on VCLF's web site, or contact vclf@vclf.org.
Non-financial support for JFF borrowers includes access to VCLF’s Business Resource Center, which offers free-to-the-borrower assistance with planning & business development, financial management & personal coaching, succession planning, marketing and more.
The MINT: What Gets Made at Rutland’s Makerspace?
With more than a dozen dedicated creative spaces (some are dubbed “shops” like the woodshop, while others are “labs” like the jewelry lab) there is so much to be made at The MINT! Here are some samples and opportunities:
Small suncatchers and lampshades - made at The MINT. Get started with the Introduction to Stained Glass class.
Postcards and personalized stationery - made at The MINT. Get started with Letterpress Greeting Cards class.
Loree Gunn, of Wandering Fox Studio, crystals, wood, semi-precious stones, sterling silver, found objects and more to create “goods for the body and soul”. She does that work at The MINT in the Jewelry Lab. Get started in jewelry making with Tim with Introduction to Jewelry Making & Tools Training.
And all of these beautiful creations shop facilities don’t even begin to account for the not-so-tangible making of social connections, self-confidence, and skills - which are also made at The MINT!
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.
Program Director
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region is seeking a Program Director to join their team.
Director of Property & Asset Management
The Housing Trust of Rutland County is seeking a Director of Property & Asset Management to join their team.
Nurse Educator
Healthy Design is seeking a Nurse Educator to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
SBA Rural Outreach: Coast to Coast - Massachusetts to Idaho
AUGUST 30 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Learn about SBA’s Programs/Resources, the USDA Rural Development lending and energy related programs and much more.
Learn about exporting opportunities for rural businesses, the Tech Impact Collaborative's involvement with the Rural Innovation Network, how the Idaho Women’s Business Center assists small businesses in rural communities, and how your small business can benefit by utilizing counseling and lender preparation resources to reach your goals.
Access to Capital for Minority Small Businesses
AUGUST 31 | 2:00 PM
Join SBA and Public Private Strategies Institute for a webinar on Wednesday, August 31 at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn about access to capital for minority small businesses. Speakers include:
Mark Madrid, Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, U.S. Small Business Administration
Lenwood V Long Sr., President/CEO, African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs
Ed Cooper, Vice President, SMB Initiatives and Customer Insights, CyberSource and Authorize.Net
Noontime Knowledge - Training Within Industry
SEPTEMBER 7 | 12:00-12:45 PM
Need help in attracting, training and retaining the right employees? We can help – Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations (JR) and Job Instruction (JI). Both of these methods help manufacturers who are facing workforce challenges. Join us for this valuable and complimentary session!
CEDRR Mixer
SEPTEMBER 13 | 5:00-7:00 PM
NewStory Center will host our next mixer on Tuesday, September 13 from 5:00-7:00 PM at their 92 Grove Street location in Rutland.
Marble Valley Kitchen will cater the event and hard cider, brewed by NewStory Center Executive Director Avaloy Haynes Lanning's husband will be on site. As always, we will have a 50/50 raffle, raffle for fun prizes, and good times!
