Rutland, VT — The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) exists to serve our region’s families, communities, and businesses. If CEDRR’s work this year was a story it would be called “From Whoopie Pies to Water Projects” and this is why – in bulleted form. For the full report, click here.
Business Development
• 22,000 sq/ft Hub CoWorks and StartUp Rutland Business Incubator opens with 300+ attendees
• Grants brought to Rutland County:
✓ $1,688,000 – Welch Congressionally Directed Spending for Vermont Farmers Food Center
✓ $1,492,687 – Economic Development Administration and match for StartUp Rutland Business Incubator
✓ $489,000 – Northern Borders Regional Commission for Airport Industrial Park water line
✓ $343,474 – Incentives provided to 22 businesses in partnership with Efficiency Vermont
✓ $50,000 – USDA grant for StartUp Rutland Business Incubator
✓ $40,000 – Department of Labor Grant in collaboration with Stafford Tech for student internships with local businesses
✓ $37,500 – Buildings and General Services Regional Economic Development Grants for 4 businesses
✓ $33,000 – Vermont Community Foundation for StartUp Rutland Business Incubator
Community Building
• 3,000+/- attendees at the first annual Whoopie Pie Festival & Parade of Heroes – celebrating essential workers and the unveiling of Vermont’s largest (542 lb.) Whoopie Pie
• 400 attendees at the Real Rutland Feud at the Paramount
• 7 Mixers
• 5 Ribbon Cuttings
• 2 Legislative Events
Marketing
• 400,000 Real Rutland social media views on the Weekend Getaway campaign which resulted in hosting families from California, Texas, New York City and North Carolina
• 300+ social media posts
• 52 newsletters and announcements of special events
• 30 local concierge volunteers
• 12 monthly informational blogs
We look forward to continuing our story with all of you in 2023!
With respect and in service to our families, communities, and businesses,
Lyle P. Jepson – Executive Director
