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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Read on for:
September Mixer | Annual Meeting Nominations | Stafford Technical Center Cosmetology Open House |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
NewStory Center's Office Building at 92 Grove Street in Rutland
September Mixer at NewStory Tonight
Join us tonight from 5:00-7:00 pm for a Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) Mixer hosted by NewStory Center!
The mixer will be held in their barn located behind the main office building at 92 Grove Street in Rutland.
Marble Valley Kitchen will cater the event. Hard cider will be provided by Spencer Lanning of Texermont Brewery. As always, we will have a 50/50 raffle, a raffle for fun prizes, and good times!
We hope to see you there!
Annual Meeting Award Nominations
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's Annual Meeting is coming up soon. We are seeking nominations for Community Leader, Business Leader, Innovator, and Volunteer of the Year. The winners will be celebrated during the Annual Meeting.
The Community Leader of the Year should be a member of CEDRR and have strong ties to the betterment of our community and its residents.
The Business Leader of the Year should be a CEDRR member and embody the same mission. They should provide jobs and have an investment in the betterment of our community.
Candidates for the Innovator of the Year Award could be a thinker or tinkerer who is leading the greater Rutland Region toward a more innovative, creative, and inspired future.
The Volunteer of the Year is someone who helps organize events, raise money, and/or builds community for the betterment of Rutland County.
Please submit all nominations and questions to Executive Director, Lyle Jepson at lyle@rutlandeconomy.com by October 7, 2022.
Stafford Technical Center Cosmetology students at work
Stafford Technical Center's Cosmetology Salon Opens for First Time Since the Pandemic
Stafford Technical Center's Cosmetology program is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 10:00 AM to Noon. This is the first time the salon has been open to the public since the COVID-19 pandemic.
At 10:30, students will talk about the services they offer at the salon. Mini-Services will be available during the event plus complimentary consultations.
Food and beverages will be provided by the Stafford Technical Center Culinary Arts students.
Short Term Forgivable Loan Applications Opening
Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) will be accepting applications beginning September 15, 2022. At this time, please utilize the information below, the FLP Instructions and the FLP Calculator Tool (download) to get a head-start in determining your Eligibility and an Estimated Tentative Loan Amount.
The VEDA Short Term Forgivable Loan Program will provide financial assistance to businesses that continue to experience current and on-going economic harm due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PRIORITY SECTORS: In accordance with guidelines developed by the State, VEDA will initially accept applications from the following industry sectors and business owners:
- Travel & Tourism
- Restaurants and Eating Establishments
- Lodging
- Childcare
- Agriculture
- BIPOC owned businesses in all industry sectors
Grants and Loans Available for Landlords
NeighborWorks of Western Vermont (NWWVT) has funding for grants through the state-wide Vermont Housing Improvement Program (VHIP) which offers grants up to $50,000 depending on unit size for repairs needed to bring vacant rental units up to Vermont Rental Housing Health Code guidelines in order to rehouse the homeless, or to add new or accessory dwelling units.
NWWVT can also offer loan funding to landlords with four or less unit properties.
Hiring? Sign Up for the Fall Job Festival
If you are looking for employees, it may be beneficial for your business to sign up for the Fall Job Festival in Rutland on Thursday, September 22.
Meet with people looking for employment and share your local job opportunities.
New Mural Coming to Downtown Rutland
A new mural on Rutland City Hall is being painted because of a recent crowdfunding campaign sponsored by the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development's Better Places program and led by the Chaffee Art Center.
If the campaign reaches its $6,000 goal by September 30, 2022, the “New Beginnings Mural Project Rutland City Hall” will receive a matching grant of $12,000 from DHCD’s Better Places program.
The theme of the project promotes reading and will be painted by mural artist Lopi LaRoe (aka LMNOPI).
Vermont is #5 Safest State in the Country
Based on the analysis of 37 metrics organized into 6 key indicators of crime and prevention — Personal Safety, Public Safety, Financial Safety, Mental Health, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Public Security — the 2022 America's Safest States rankings showed Vermont as the #5 safest state in the nation. New England overall proved to be the safest region.
** Vermont Ranks**
#3 Personal Safety
#6 Financial Safety
#6 Mental Health
#8 Transportation and Infrastructure
#32 Public Safety
#26 Public Security
September Classes at The MINT
For many of us, September conjures up Back-to-School feelings. Here at The MINT, we’re catching those exact vibes.
On Tuesday, September 13, Tim Schneller is back in the Jewelry Lab with Introduction to Jewelry Making
On Wednesday, September 14, Bee Richter is in the Textile Lab with Mend, Hem, & Sew. This is a new class offering focused on mitigating the habits of “Fast Fashion”.
Does your favorite T-shirt have a hole or a busted seam? Did your best dress or tank top break a strap? Have a pair of pants you'd like to learn to hem? Come to The MINT and learn how to use a sewing machine and quickly fix, hem and modify all your favorite fashion pieces!!
Participants need to bring a piece of clothing with them that they would like to fix, mend or hem. Any type of fabric is okay but no knits. This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to use a sewing machine and get oriented to the MINT textiles space. Beginners welcome!!
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.
Product Development Engineer
Healthy Design is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their team.
Registered Nurse
Community Care Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team.
Office Manager
Castleton University is seeking an Office Manager to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
CEDRR Mixer
SEPTEMBER 13 | 5:00-7:00 PM
Join us for a Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) Mixer hosted by NewStory Center!
The mixer will be held in their barn located behind the main office building at 92 Grove Street in Rutland.
Marble Valley Kitchen will cater the event. Hard cider will be provided by Spencer Lanning of Texermont Brewery. As always, we will have a 50/50 raffle, a raffle for fun prizes, and good times!
Straight Talk on the 8(a) Business Development Program
SEPTEMBER 21 | 2:00-3:00 PM
The Office of Business Development is hosting its open hour “Straight Talk!” on the 8(a) Business Development (8(a) BD) Program.
Whether you’re thinking about applying to the 8(a) BD Program or having been certified into the program or just have general questions about the 8(a) BD program, please join us.
People, Process, and Technology
SEPTEMBER 29 | 1:00-2:00 PM
This webinar will help you make the most of a struggling workforce (whether it be retention, hiring, and/or cross-training), develop effective strategies to integrate technology and promote disparate business processes. We’ll share a variety of common hurdles as well as some frequent misdiagnosis’ that can lead your business down rabbit-holes.
Topics addressed:
- Employees are hard to come by. Learn about effective strategies to make the most of who you have, retain talent, and attract new hires.
- Siloed business is risky business. Increase process reliability by avoiding decisions made in a vacuum.
- Technology clutter is widespread. Learn to leverage technologies in an organized and collaborative manner.
