Penny began her career at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce in 1996. She is primarily responsible for accounts payable & receivable, special event organization, planning, marketing, ad design and media. In her spare time Penny enjoys spending time with her family especially her two granddaughters. She also enjoys traveling to VW/Audi Enthusiast Car Shows and NASCAR races. Penny grew up in Rutland and currently resides in Proctor, VT.

2020 Regional Fireworks

Here are the fireworks we know about in the Rutland Region. Please practice proper social distancing while viewing and follow all guidelines put out by the event hosts, CDC and State of Vermont.   Town of Killington July 4th at Dusk The Town of Killington will partner with Killington Resort to hold its annual 4th…

Sign Ordinance Discussion Sessions

Thank you for your interest in the Sign Ordinance Discussion sessions, please fill out the form below and choose your desired session date.  If you cannot make a session and would like to be connected with Ms. Mattis, please choose the fourth option. For the current sign ordinance CLICK HERE For the proposed sign ordinance…

May Greetings From Mary

Hello Chamber Members and Friends, It seems like April Showers have brought…May showers! Don’t get discouraged – if spring doesn’t arrive, we’ll have to head straight to summer. We are looking forward to a great Chamber Golf Classic this month – I am SURE the weather will be fabulous! We are also offering our FACES…

Rutland’s In The Running For $25,000

CONGRATULATIONS RUTLAND for making it to the top 25 in the nation. As of today, Rutland is one step closer to $25,000 and recognition as “America’s Main Street”! Keep voting!! The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announces the quarter finalists, including Downtown Rutland, in the 2019 “America’s Main Streets” contest. As the lifeblood…

Stafford Technical Center Wins Real Rutland Feud

Congratulations to Stafford Technical Center who won top honors at the Real Rutland Feud held on February 23rd.  This was great “fun”raiser produced by the Chamber to benefit the Regional Marketing Initiative….Real Rutland. This fundraiser would not have been possible without the participation of our 10 teams:  Marcell’s Oil Company; The Bank of Bennington; Rutland…

Rutland Regional Marketing Initiative Offers Concierge Service

Rutland Regional Marketing Initiative offers “Concierge Service” to attract prospective new residents “Rutland Red Carpet” provides unprecedented social, business, housing and career contacts, guidance Building on the regional marketing campaign and grassroots efforts to help people move to Vermont, Rutland’s Regional Marketing Initiative (RMI) is “rolling out the red carpet” to prospective new Rutland County…

Workers Comp Corner December 2018

Fact Sheet for Employers Workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory for all Vermont employers. Most employers are aware of their coverage obligations and they know that it provides an injured worker with certain benefits. This fact sheet is intended to answer common employer questions and to provide information about the workers compensation process, dispute resolution and…