Chamber & Economic Development Membership Benefits

Every chamber of commerce and membership-driven economic development organization is unique, offering different benefits, resources, and opportunities for those who live, work, and play in the community. There are many direct benefits to joining Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region. Explore them below!

Membership Application

Membership Benefits

Benefits for Members

Marketing
- Direct Referrals by staff to members & visitors
- Your business featured on CEDRR Social Media & Membership Directory
- Brochures Displayed at our downtown office, the Rutland Southern VT Regional Airport, and the Amtrak visitor’s center
Community Building
- Networking opportunities such as Hosting Mixers and Ribbon Cuttings, plus Sponsoring Special Events
- Join a Committee or our Board of Directors to make your voice heard
Business Support
- Access to VACE+ included in membership; stand out from other employers by offering Vision & Dental Insurance to your employees for a low cost to them
- ChamberMaster Portal account with exclusive member-to-member discounts
Savings
- You and your employees benefit from Member-to-Member Deals using the popular Perk Card
- Free Notary Services by appointment ($10 value)
- One-time $150 credit towards use of any meeting room in The Hub CoWorks

First-Year Member Benefits

Discounted Marketing
- Two free (2×2) print ads in the Rutland Herald to run within a 7-day period
- Buy one, get one free advertisement with WMUD radio stations
- Free Mountain Times Digital Marketing consultation with Jason Mikula
- One month free website ad (300×250) on RutlandVermont.com
- New member spotlight in the CEDRR bi-weekly newsletter with over 1,800 subscribers

Regional Support

Local Networking
- Access to our Career Hub of full-time employment opportunities to post available positions
- Partnering with and supporting Rutland Young Professionals
Business Consulting
- Help to find the right site for your business
- Business advising through the Vermont Small Business Development Center
- Resources for entrepreneurs and startups through Center for Women & Enterprise, Women Business Owners Network, and many more!
Workforce Training & Education
- Providing technical assistance through the State of Vermont and through our local partners, including the Vermont Training Program and Vermont Employment Growth Incentive
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Support for The MINT – Rutland’s Makerspace
Financial Resources
- Loan and grant opportunities, including financing for qualified borrowers through our revolving loan fund
Public Policy & Programming
- Legislative advocacy and helping our policy makers discover solutions that support business growth and regional prosperity
- Help connecting to government contracts through the Vermont Apex Accelerator Program
Marketing
- Organizing the Real Rutland Regional Marketing Initiative, including partnering with the State of Vermont via the GROW Program.