The Chamber is thrilled to announce that on November 15, 2016 at their Annual Meeting (sponsored by GE-Aviation with support) that Greg Cox of Boardman Hill Farm, Vermont Farmers Food Center and Vermont Farmers Market is the Chamber’s 2016 Business Person of the Year. Cox has been a farmer for 40 years and in 2007…
Holiday Mixer, December 13th The holiday’s are quickly approaching and no holiday season would be complete without the Heritage Family Credit Union hosting the Chamber Holiday Mixer. The mixer will be on Tuesday, December 13th, 5-7pm at the Ron Hance Operations Canter on Allen St. in Rutland. There will be great food catered by East…
Parking Kiosks are Live! The new parking kiosks have been installed on Center St. (section between Merchants and Wales) and Merchants Row (section between West and Center). The Kiosks are live as of TODAY Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Representatives from the kiosk manufacturer, Cale, will be on hand to help customers and business owners throughout the day outside along…
AMERICAN PICKERS To Film In Vermont Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Vermont! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region this fall. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank,…
Mary Cohen Named Executive Director of Chamber Mary Cohen, who has served for the past four months as Interim Director of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, has a new title: Executive Director. The Chamber has announced her appointment to the Executive Director’s position following a four-month evaluation of potential candidates and the Chamber’s goals…
News From Our Members – August 2016 Meals on Wheels Lobster Bake fundraiser will take place on Friday, August 5th. Your choice of a lobster, steak, or both. All meals include: clams, corn, baked potato, coleslaw and cake. Cash bar. Cost:$32 for lobster or steak $39 for both – (food served until 8 p.m.). For…
Welcome Janelle Howard The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce has appointed Janelle Howard Director of Business Development. The staff and Board of Directors of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce are happy to announce that Janelle Howard has been appointed as Director of Business Development. As a solutions-oriented sales person with great energy and enthusiasm,…
Make Your Voice Heard! Chamber/REDC Legislative Luncheon with Lt. Gov. Phil Scott Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott will be the featured speaker at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and Rutland Economic Development Corporation Legislative Luncheon sponsored by Omya and TD Bank on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 12 noon at Southside Steakhouse, (170 South…
Now is the time to make your appointment for the Gift-of-Life Marathon Twelve Days of Giving! With an eye toward creating an even greater regional impact, Rutland’s record-breaking blood drive will add a new host town this year – and is honoring the site where the Gift-of-Life Marathon – 12 Days of Giving started 12…
Chamber Seeks Your Nomination For Business Person of the Year! We are currently soliciting nominations for Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year 2015. If you would like to nominate a local business man, woman or couple you feel is deserving of this recognition; please click here to respond. The award will…