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.  …

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…

Downtown Gentlemen’s Salon Opens!

Lori LaPenna has opened Downtown Gentlemen’s Salon in Downtown Rutland.  The salon specializing in a full spectrum of cuts, from skin fades, flat tops, trendy cuts to a good old fashioned regular cuts and more in a great atmosphere. The salon is open:  Monday 7-5; Tuesday 8-6; Wednesday 9-7; Thursday 8-8; Friday 8-6 and Saturday…

World Cup Weekend

There’s so much to do during the World Cup Weekend in the Killington Valley….. Join us in Rutland for great activities, indoors and out, great restaurants, shopping and lodging. Visit: RutlandVermont.com for additional events; restaurants and lodging. Additional resources: Killington Pico Area Association Downtown Rutland Partnership    

36th Annual Winter In August Winners Announced

Winter In August Winners Announced The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the Best Taste Awards, Best Display Award and People’s Choice Award at the 36th Annual Chamber Winter In August Celebration held on August 8, 2017.  The event, which moved back outside to Merchants Row in Downtown Rutland,…

June Greeting From Mary

Hello Chamber Members, First, I want to let you all know how excited we are to welcome Chris Shaddock as our Director of Business Development. We feel very fortunate to have had a very strong candidate pool from which to choose and ultimately decided on Chris because of his vast and relevant experience as well…

RRMC Downtown Mixer Series

Rutland Regional Medical Center is pleased to launch its Downtown Mixer Series this spring, with the support of our downtown Rutland partners!  Thanks to each of you for help in making the mixer series possible again this year. The first of two mixers is coming up on Thursday, March 30th from 5:30-7:00pm at The Chittenden…