GMP Rutland Innovation Home Contest

  Green Mountain Power, in collaboration with Naylor & Breen Builders, NBF Architects and the United Way of Rutland County and nearly 60 other supporters, is giving away a brand new fossil fuel-free home. The home will be a 1,500-square-foot traditional New England farmhouse – three bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, wide front porch, and the latest…

New Full Service Flower & Gift Shop

Blossoms N’ More has opened in Rutland. Blossoms N’ More is a country style flower and gift shop offering delivery throughout Rutland County.  We are happy to welcome Lisa and Celeste to our business community and as New Members of the Chamber.         Blossoms N’ More Lisa Robertson/Celeste Smith 191 Columbian Ave.…

Great Career Opportunities

GE Aviation in Rutland, Vermont is hiring!  We are looking to develop talented individuals for our highly skilled positions in robotics/automation, inspection technologies and leadership pipeline roles. We have 3 job openings which are full-time positions on day shift which pay $27 per hour and come with a full benefit package.   It also includes a…

Get Connected at the Chamber Business Show

The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the Chamber Business Show 2018 sponsored by Rutland Regional Medical Center!  The Chamber Business Show will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Holiday Inn, Route 7 South, 4:00 – 7:00 PM. This is an excellent networking opportunity and a good way to build business…

Proctor Gas Wins Real Rutland Feud

Congratulations to Proctor Gas, Inc. who won top honors at the Real Rutland Feud held on February 24th.  This was great “fun”raiser produced by the Chamber to benefit the Regional Marketing Initiative….Real Rutland. This fundraiser would not have been possible without the participation of our 8 teams:  Proctor Gas Inc.; Marcell Oil Company; Rutland Regional…

Killington Music Festival Is Seeking Support

The Killington Music Festival is thrilled to begin our 36th season!  Since 1982 we have successfully fulfilled the ambitious mission of providing wonderful concerts of classical music and of encouraging the development of young professional talent.  The faculty, students and their families who come to the Festival from all over the world delight in spending…

January Greetings From Mary

Happy New Year! We are all excited to begin the New Year and are looking forward to what 2018 will bring! The Regional Marketing Initiative is on its way and we are having the first Quarterly Update with Mondo Mediaworks in the middle of the month. We are excited to see the data on impressions…

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…