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.

Chamber Member Referral Rewards Program

Help Us Tell The Real Story One of the most effective ways to help your Chamber help the county grow and prosper is to encourage other businesses to become members.  Your referrals can earn you valuable rewards with a value up to $1,200.00? Help Us….. Help You… Help a Friend… Now your help earns benefits…

Community Entrepreneurs Program

Business Planning:  Getting Started 10 Weeks, 1 Plan, Great Business In this 10-week business planning course, you will:  Assess the financial & market viability of your business concept Learn how to identify & market to customers Explore options for funding the start-up and ongoing costs of operating your business Build a network of fellow entrepreneurs…

Workers Comp Corner January 2018

How to Reduce Your Workplace Injuries Safety is the #1 way to reduce your workers’ compensation costs, both direct (insurance premiums) and indirect (cost of hiring, retraining, overtime, and loss of productivity and other costs associated with work place injuries). Most employers know that their safety record or “experience modification” determines their insurance premium. Plus…

It’s Time For The Feud…..

                      The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the “Real Rutland Feud”.  The Real Rutland Feud will pit local businesses against each other in an effort to raise funds for the Regional Marketing Initiative.   This new annual event will take place on…

Help Us Help You

Help Us… Help You… Help Your Neighbor… Let me begin by wishing you, your loved ones and your business family a healthy, happy and hope filled 2018! Eight months ago I was unaware of how significant a role the RRCC plays in helping promote the positive; people, places and events in our county. Fortunately I…

Chamber Business Show 2018

The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the Chamber Business Show 2018.  Click here, don’t miss your opportunity to promote your business at this well attended event. The Chamber’s Annual Business Show is a great way to get in front of hundreds of potential customers and market your business to gain the…

Give the gift of life!

  With your help the Gift of Life Marathon can help fill some of the need. Blood supplies drop considerably around the holidays – but YOU can make a difference in someone’s life! The Gift of Life Marathon will take place over 3 days December 20-22, 2017 Make your appointment today! December 20: 11am to…

Chamber Referral Program

We need your help to continue to grow the Chamber.  One of the most effective ways to help your Chamber grow and prosper is to encourage other businesses to become members. The Chamber is now offering current members the opportunity to earn up to $1,200 in advertising/marketing services from the Chamber by referring potential business…

December Greetings from Mary

Happy Holidays! We here at the Chamber are looking forward to the holiday season and all the joys that come with it. For those of you who aren’t aware, there is a WINTER ART WALK on Friday December 15th in Downtown Rutland. There will be 8 galleries open – some existing and some pop up!…

Regional Marketing Initiative Workforce Survey

The Regional Marketing Initiative through the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and  REDC (Rutland Economic Development Corporation) is conducting work aimed at retaining our high school and college graduates in Rutland County. One way we can connect our college graduates with the community is through internships with local businesses. We wish to identify the things…