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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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CEDRR Business Show is Tonight | Mixers Return in May |
What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT |
Membership Spotlight | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
Business Show Tonight
Join us from 5:00-7:00 tonight at the Rutland Recreation Community Center for the return of the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Business Show. Over fifty businesses and organizations will gather to create business recognition and network with one another.
This event is sponsored by Community Health, Cape Air, M&T Bank, GE Aerospace, and Killington Resort.
We hope to see you there!
CEDRR Mixers Returning in May
Green Mountain Research Institute (GMRI) is hosting the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) May Mixer, on Tuesday, May 9 from 5:00-7:00 PM. GMRI is Rutland, Vermont's only independent clinical research site, working with volunteers to perform numerous FDA-supervised clinical studies with the hope to improve medical care and treatments, and assist some pharmaceutical companies to uncover better options for healthcare.
More information about the event is to come soon.
Rutland City Mayor Mike Doenges speaks as Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak listens.
10% in Vermont Local Investment Program Announcement
Monday, April 10, Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak announced $85 Million available for investment in housing, climate, and social equity initiatives at the Bardwell House in Rutland. The program authorizes the Treasurer to invest up to 10% of the State's average daily cash balance for the economic development in Vermont.
Applications open May 1 and close June 1. The state hopes to distribute the money at the beginning of July.
Rutland County delegation learns about the Exersides Refraint System.
Rutland County Delegates Visit Healthy Design
Monday, April 10, ten of Rutland County's delegates toured Healthy Design in Downtown Rutland. The company is the creator of the Exercides Refraint System. This allows patients in the ICU to move while containing and deflecting vital tubes and lines, avoiding being restrained to a bed and heavily medicated.
Project SEARCH program participants.
Project SEARCH Accepting Applications through April 25
Project SEARCH, a nine-month workplace internship program for individuals ages 17 to 40 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is accepting applications and completing interviews through April 25, for enrollment in the 2023-2024 session set to run from August 2023-June 2024.
The program takes place at Project SEARCH’s host business, Rutland Regional Medical Center, where program participants experience total immersion in the workplace and acquire a range of marketable skills to assist them with their employment endeavors. In addition to tasks related to specific internship assignments, Project SEARCH interns work each day in the classroom on employability and functional skills with activities focusing on team building, workplace safety, technology, maintaining employment, self-advocacy, financial literacy, health and wellness, and preparing for employment.
After nine months of employment skills curriculum and working in multiple departments of RRMC refining their skills and acquiring new ones, the soon-to-be Project SEARCH graduates are ready and eager to work, making a fabulous new hire to any employer’s team.
To learn more about Project SEARCH, the application process, or to refer a potential candidate, please contact Paulette Barnard, Project SEARCH Coordinator, at pbarnard@rmhsccn.org or 802-786-7328.
NBRC Catalyst Program Now Open
The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has opened the 2023 Catalyst Program grant application, offering approximately $11 million to stimulate economic growth and inspire partnerships that improve rural economic vitality across the four-state NBRC region. The funding may support economic development in categories such as infrastructure, workforce development, outdoor recreation, and childcare with awards of up to $3 million for infrastructure projects and up to $500,000 for non-infrastructure projects. Virtual information sessions are available and require advance registration.
Letters of interest are due April 21.
Better Places Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for "Reimagine Depot Park"
Rutland residents will soon be able to enjoy Reimagine Depot Park thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development’s Better Places program and led by Come Alive Outside.
“Access to community gathering places is essential to the health, well-being, and prosperity of every family and every community,” said Department of Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford. “The Rutland Depot Park will create a rich community gathering place that will enhance the lives of the residents and visitors of Rutland.”
If the campaign reaches its $10,000 goal by the deadline of June 3rd, 2023, “Reimagine Depot Park” will receive a matching grant of $20,000 from DHCD’s Better Places program.
Collaborations and Partnerships Continue to be Cultivated through The MINT
One such partnership is Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum. We have been working closely with the education and programming team at Wonderfeet to develop a mini-maker space inside of the museum. The Junior MINT will feature tools and materials to inspire inventors, artists, and creators of all ages. We are currently working to build out racking and carts that mimic our own at The MINT. We are also developing monthly programs that feature our shops.
We are also very excited to announce that we are preparing to battle!! Lip Sync Battle, of course! The MINT is transforming into The Make Believers, taking stage at the Paramount on Saturday, April 29.
Upcoming Adult classes:
Introduction to Home Improvement with Morgan - class starts Thursday, April 13
Create Your Own Stained Glass Kaleidoscope with Forest and Chris - Saturday, April 22 & Sunday, April 23
Enamel Earrings with Christie Harris - two dates! April 27 or May 4
Succulents in Flower Pots with Tiffany and Lisa - Saturday, April 29
Introduction to Clay: Hand Built Planters with Tiffany and Caitlin - class starts May 3
Updates from the Rutland Young Professionals
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 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.
It’s been 10 years and we want to hear from you and how we can better support the community now and in the future. Please share your thoughts here.
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RYP Futures Scholarship
RYP is offering a scholarship in the amount of $500 to two seniors graduating from a Rutland County high school, to be used toward post-secondary education or training being pursued in the State of Vermont. Funds may be used for tuition, room and board, or other educational materials like textbooks and supplies.
The deadline is Friday, May 19 – click here for additional information
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Name a Young Professional of the Year!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate the amazing work of young professionals in the area. We will be announcing the 2022 young professional of the year at our 10 Year Anniversary Gala this Friday at the Killington Peak Lodge.
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Limited Number of Tickets Still Available - RYP 10 Year Anniversary Gala
Friday, April 14, 2023
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Killington Peak Lodge
Buy event tickets here!
Are you a Member? Check your email for a discount code or reach out to info@rutlandyoungprofessionals.org.
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We're Looking for Sponsors! Not sure how to support RYP? Here are some ideas:
Host a Mix
Donate a gift card or company swag for our Monthly Mixer Door Prizes
Reach out to us info@rutlandyoungprofessionals.org
CEDRR would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership:
SBA's Executive Entrepreneurship Training Class
JUNE 20-DECEMBER 20 | ONLINE AND IN-PERSON | APPLY BY APRIL 30
T.H.R.I.V.E. helps you develop a strategic plan to focus your goals on your business and pursue paths to accelerate growth.
The program, running from June 20th through December 20th, offers a hybrid of an online curriculum through an interactive e-learning platform with in-person CEO mastermind sessions and live business coaching. Additionally, business owners produce a three-year strategic action growth plan with benchmarks and performance targets to access the support and resources necessary to move forward.
$marts & Cents: Secure Government Contracts with VT APEX
APRIL 20 |1:00-2:00 PM
Join the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce $marts & Cents Presentation for the month of April as the VT APEX Accelerator present its program and the assistance they provide with contracting opportunities. They discuss navigating the bureaucracy and securing contracts with the Government.
On Zoom only and free for all.
Export Compliance 201
MAY 9 | 10 AM-12 PM
This training program will help companies become fully compliant by reviewing a host of US export and import regulations and will take a deeper dive into topics such as origin and commercial invoice values and other important topics.
This session costs $50. This training is part of a series coordinated by the Vermont Department of Economic Development and the U.S. Commercial Service and funded in part through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
