CEDRR 2021-2022 Annual Report
The 2021-2022 Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) Annual Report is out. Click below to read the entire year in review. CEDRR 2021-2022 Annual Report Download CEDRR 2021-2022 Annual Report PDF
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Awarded EDA Grant
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) will be awarded $1,492,687 in federal grants and matching dollars to support local entrepreneurship and innovation.
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Seeks Nominations for the Board of Directors
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR), a not-for-profit board charged with championing economic development in its communities, is seeking engaged residents for appointment to its Board of Directors. Residents interested in applying can find more information about CEDDR at www.rutlandvermont.com. The deadline for nominations is noon on Friday, September 2, 2022.
Karly Haven Hired as Real Rutland Concierge Coordinator
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is pleased to announce the hiring of Karly Haven as Real Rutland Concierge Coordinator. In her new role at CEDRR, Haven will connect virtually with people interested in moving to Rutland County via the Concierge Program, part of the Regional Marketing Initiative – Real Rutland. This…
Rutland Celebrates Amtrak Service
Friday, July 29 the Amtrak Ethan Allen Express train will begin service between New York City and Burlington. On that day, a celebration will be held at the “James M. Jeffords Rail Passenger Welcome Center,” locally known as the Rutland Amtrak Station, as the Ethan Allen Express arrives from Burlington and travels to New York.…
Downtown Rutland ‘Parade of Heroes’ & ‘Whoopie Pie Festival’
A street party, concert, fireworks, and Rutland’s “Newly”wed Game will highlight the region’s first annual Whoopie Pie Festival and parade of essential-worker heroes Aug. 27. The festivities will bring the community together for celebration, connection, and reflection after two long years of the pandemic. New visitors are invited to join us in Rutland’s historic downtown. …
Business Plan Competition Volunteers Needed
The City of Rutland has committed funding for a City-wide Business Plan Competition which will support new entrepreneurs. This competition will be open to small businesses seeking to open, or existing businesses seeking to significantly expand, within Rutland City. The competition will solicit ideas for new (or expanded) businesses. Applicants will be asked to develop…
Rutland County’s Best of Businesses of 2022
Each year the Vermont Business Magazine recognizes over 100 Vermont companies across the state. Over 68,000 votes for best businesses were cast by the Vermont Business readers. The following businesses are winners from Rutland County. Best Credit Union: Rutland/Bennington Counties – Heritage Family Credit Union Best Bank: Rutland/Bennington Counties – The Bank of Bennington Best…
CEDRR Announces Support for Ukraine
There are times when silence says more than words. But it is words and courage that are now required. The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) has been outspoken in our support of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because what we say and do matters, we support communities and institutions within our region…
CEDRR to Take Part in Community Navigator Pilot Program
Following the success of the Restart Vermont Technical Assistance (ReVTA) Program in supporting businesses impacted by COVID-19, the Regional Development Corporations (RDCs) of Vermont have been tapped as regional partners as part of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP). Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) has been chosen as one of…