Whoopie Pie Festival is this Saturday!
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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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CEDRR Mixer Tonight | Whoopie Pie Festival This Weekend | Community Grant Applications Open |
Membership Spotlight | What's New in Rutland County | Made at The MINT | Career Hub | Upcoming Events
CEDRR Mixer Tonight at Frank Webb Home
Join us at the Frank Webb Home Showroom on Cold River Road for our CEDRR September Mixer!
Tuesday, September 9 from 5-7 p.m. wander the Frank Webb showroom and imagine their products in your home. Play games, network, and possibly win a Rook kitchen faucet from Brizo. The Frank Webb Home retail price is over $950 for this model! Enjoy food catered by Roots the Restaurant.
See you there!
The Fourth Annual Whoopie Pie Festival is on Saturday!
The Fourth Annual Whoopie Pie Festival is on Saturday, September 13, from noon to 4 p.m. on Center Street and Merchants Row in Downtown Rutland! From whoopie pies to food trucks, a green street and whoopie pie eating contests, live music and magic, and square dancing and robotics demonstrations, there is something for everyone!
For the first time, we are hosting TWO Whoopie Pie Eating Contests! One contest is for kids ages 6-11. They must eat five mini whoopie pies in five minutes or less! Prizes will be awarded to all kids. The cost is $5 to participate and there are ONLY 10 seats! A guardian must be present at the festival to sign a waiver.
The Team Contest is for groups of 1-3 people who think they can finish ten full-sized whoopie pies the fastest! We have space for five teams. The cost is $25 per team, any team members under 18 years old will need a guardian present to sign a waiver.
Building Community Grants Now Open
CEDRR serves the business community by submitting the Regional Economic Development Grant applications on their behalf.
If you know of a business that is in need of funding for equipment or facility upgrades, up to a match of $25,000, please reach out to Lyle Jepson at Lyle@rutlandeconomy.com .
Please note that job creation and/or retention is a requirement. Information is due to CEDRR by October 15th.
Welcome to Our New Member
The Green Mountain Classic is Vermont’s premier fall golf event, bringing players from across New England together for a one-of-a-kind tournament at Rutland Country Club. Set against peak foliage, the Classic features multiple scramble formats from 9, 18 and 27 holes, team competition, on-course challenges, and an atmosphere that blends spirited play with the beauty of Vermont’s fall season. Now in its third year, the event has grown into a can’t-miss weekend for golfers looking for both competition and community.
New in 2025, the weekend expands with a Saturday Golf Expo and Par 3 Best Ball. Hosted at Stonehedge Indoor Golf, the Expo gives players and fans the chance to demo clubs, connect with sponsors, and enjoy a vibrant golf-lifestyle showcase. That morning, golfers can also test their short-game skills in a fast-paced Par 3 Best Ball tournament—making the Classic more than just a single day of play, but a full celebration of the game.
Learn more about the Green Mountain Classic Golf Expo→
Learn more about the Saturday Golf Expo and Par 3 Best Ball →
CEDRR would like to thank the following businesses for renewing their membership:
GE Aerospace and BETA plan to develop a hybrid electric turbogenerator for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) applications. Courtesy photo.
GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies Partner to Advance Hybrid Electric Flight
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and BETA Technologies Inc. (“BETA”) announced today a new strategic partnership and equity investment agreement, subject to regulatory approval, to accelerate the development of hybrid electric aviation by combining BETA’s rapid innovation approach with GE Aerospace’s global scale and experience.
Under the new agreement, GE Aerospace and BETA plan to develop a hybrid electric turbogenerator for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) applications, including long-range Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, future BETA aircraft, and other potential applications. The collaboration brings BETA’s expertise in high-performance, permanent magnet electric generators together with GE Aerospace’s tested turbine, certification and safety expertise for large-scale manufacturing and electrical power systems expertise.
This hybrid solution will tap into existing infrastructure and capabilities, such as GE Aerospace’s CT7 and T700 engines, and is expected to bring significant enhancements in range, payload and speed performance compared to other aircraft in the same segment.
Apply for a T-Mobile Hometown Grant
T-Mobile is investing $25M in 500 rural towns over 5 years to jumpstart projects and build stronger communities. Together, we can help upgrade tech at your local library, build new hiking trails, revitalize historic buildings, and so much more.
Register Your Company for The 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont
This exciting initiative is dedicated to identifying and recognizing Vermont's best employers.
If you think your organization has what it takes to be honored at the 19th annual "Best Places to Work in Vermont," please visit www.bestplacestoworkvermont.com to register or for more information.
An employee assessment will determine the Best Places to Work in Vermont. Winning companies will be highlighted in VermontBiz and will be recognized in Spring 2026. All companies will receive their own Assessment Findings Report at the end of the process. The "Best Places to Work in Vermont" project is a statewide program managed by Workforce Research Group.
Save Money on Select Online Courses
Members of CEDRR or The Hub CoWorks can save 20% on select courses through a partnership with MindEdge, Inc. and University of Vermont Professional and Continuing Education. These affordable, self-paced online courses are designed to help explore areas of interest, and in some cases will enhance credentials or provide the ability to earn professional credits. Course categories include Change Management, Communication and Human Resources.
To browse course offerings, visit https://go.uvm.edu/cedrr - if you are interested in registering, contact The Hub CoWorks at (802) 549-6136 or email hubops@rutlandeconomy.com and you’ll be provided with a code to use at checkout.
Upcoming Events at The MINT Makerspace
At The MINT, we welcome folks of all ages and orientations to gather, make, play, and build community. We are so excited to highlight our classes we have upcoming for the next few weeks.
Painting with Rae
Class date: Starts September 17th
Join Rae Newell for a 10 week exploration in oil and acrylic painting. Rae brings to The MINT decades of painting and art instruction and we are very excited to have her!
Craft Your Own Wooden Cheese Board
Class date: September 20th
As part of the class, you’ll create your very own wooden cheese board—a fun and approachable project that introduces you to the essential tools and techniques of woodworking.
Intro to Pinch Pots
Class date: September 21st
Perfect for beginners, this pottery class gets your hands on clay and working to learn the fundamentals of creating art and functional ware with pinch pots.
Make your Own Mini Pie Dishes
Class date: starts September 28th
As part of the class, you’ll create your very own mini pie dishes on the pottery wheel. This beginner friendly class is perfect for the fall season ahead.
The Joy of Letterpress
Class date: October 1st
A hands on class to learn the process of letterpress printing. Attendees will be guided through the entire process of planning, preparing a chase with printing blocks, setting up a table top press, inking up a press, and making prints.
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.
COSA Coordinator
Rutland County Restorative Justice Center is seeking a Circle of Support and Accountability (COSA) Coordinator to join their team.
Director of Lending
Cornerstone Housing Partners is seeking a Director of Lending to join their team.
Street Outreach Team Lead
Community Care Network is seeking a Street Outreach Team Lead to join their team.
View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
Accounting for Non-Accountants
September 18 | 9-10:30 AM | Online | Free-$50
Most people get into business because they love the thing they do, not because they love the spreadsheets. If that's you, you are in the right place! This class will help you feel grounded in the financial aspects of your business!
The numbers tell a story - do you know how to read it?
In this workshop, participants will learn:
- How to read and understand basic financial statements
- How to use the numbers to make well informed operational decisions
Lean 101 - Lean Transformation
September 24 | 8 AM-3 PM | Rutland Country Club | $98 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 the competitive edge that attracts customers, employees and investors.
WBON Fall Conference Rising Together We Thrive
September 30 | 9:30 AM-4:30 PM | Echo Leahy Center, Burlington | $99-214.19
WBON’s 2025 Conference, Rising Together We Thrive, celebrates the strength and resilience of women-led businesses in Vermont. This high-impact day brings together WBON members, aspiring entrepreneurs, and allies for meaningful connection, practical skill-building, and collaborative visioning for a thriving future.
Why Attend
- Build relationships with fellow women business owners across Vermont
- Learn actionable strategies to grow and future-proof your business
- Explore AI, funding, state and national change impacts, handling uncertainty, and more — all with a mission-aligned lens
- Connect with potential collaborators, mentors, clients, and supporters
- Discover how collective advocacy can shape the future for women-led businesses
- Leave inspired, informed, and ready for what’s next
