Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region

Career Hub

We offer an intense library of resources for local job and career opportunities in Rutland County and beyond.

We post full-time jobs across Rutland County that provide a salary higher than the Vermont living wage

Business Planning & Consulting

An outside, objective view of your business is often helpful. We work closely with counselors from the Small Business Development Center and the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center who can help you start or grow your business and expand through contracting with the government.

Revolving Loan Fund

We provide fixed-rate loans through our Revolving Loan Fund. The Revolving Loan Fund provides businesses with loans of between $5,000 – $250,000. As loans are repaid, they are reinvested by Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region in the form of new loans to other businesses.

Financial Resources

By investing in your business, you’re creating economic opportunities for Vermonters.

Find a comprehensive list of incentives and resources to support you. When you’re ready, we’ll help you find the right combination of resources to help you achieve your goals.

Workforce Training & Education

We have gathered a list of resources that will help with education and training. Helping our workforce attain the skills and education that will make our workforce smart and effective. From government sponsored education programs to higher education and alternative education routes you can find the resources needed here to help foster education, growth and success.

Public Policy & Programming

Through our Public Policy Committee, Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region monitors and weighs in on legislation that could impact the business community. We are also proud to provide you with opportunities to directly interact with your State Representatives, Senators, Congressmen, and Governor.

Available Commercial Space

Find a property for your business or venture. We have Industrial/Warehouse, Land, Office and Retail & Hospitality options available. Start or move your business here in the Rutland Region of Vermont.

The Mint – Rutland’s Makerspace

At The MINT, you’ll have the tools you need to make your ideas reality. But more than that, you’ll connect with people who love making, solving problems, and learning new things. The MINT is a learning community of people who make anything and everything. The Mint has a variety of tools available from CNC Machines to 3D Printers and so much more.