Working Together is Helping!
That’s right whether you can see it or not, every positive step we take together towards a
prosperous community is working, yet there is more to do.
Picture us, (yes all of us; living, working and playing here in the Rutland Region, members and
non-members, young and old alike), being two years into a challenging five-year journey…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ3C9SP8xRE
Keep in mind, our challenges’ are like the process of growing Bamboo in the video above: we
are nurturing healthy roots for a New 21st Century Rutland County. In order to support our vision
for a strong, healthy, prosperous, safe and sustainable community for our children, grandchildren
and generations to come it will require patience and persistence.
Thank you for helping us focus on “All the Good” around us by sharing your energy in a positive
way while at the same time weeding out the fear and negativity.
With gratitude of your support here’s “9 Examples” of this past year’s RRCC SUCCESS…
1) Let’s begin with this small sample of Real Rutland People…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Pj6nQ12GA
There’s more positive videos where that came from with our regional marketing
initiative, RUVT.
2) We put real “Faces” to our Region’s businesses and everyone that’s seen it, loves it:
https://rutlandvermont.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Chamber-Faces-Directory-
2017.pdf
You can help us double last year’s success by registering for “Faces 2018” today!
3) The 2017 “Winter in August” went back to Merchants Row bringing crowds downtown for one of the highest attending WIA’s in recent history.
https://rutlandvermont.com/36th-annual-winter-in-august-winners-announced/
With your continued support we anticipate breaking that record this coming summer.
4) Because of your involvement, we doubled our “Annual Meeting” attendance in
2017 from 2016:
https://rutlandvermont.com/2017-annual-meeting/
Can’t wait to see what’s coming this fall.
5) Even with our modern technologies, The Real Rutland County Map was a Sell Out!
https://rutlandvermont.com/rutlandmap/
We have the most detailed and current map for the Rutland Region and thousands use it
annually.
6) The 2018 Business Show represented the grit of our work force enduring one our worst
snow storms this winter and a long history of successful shows continued:
https://rutlandvermont.com/get-connected-chamber-business-show/
Our leaders made the best of bad situation, came together and prospered.
7) We packed the Paramount for the first annual “The Real Rutland Feud!”:
https://rutlandvermont.com/proctor-gas-wins-real-rutland-feud/
People are still talking about the fun evening and new teams are already asking to play in
2019.
8) Continuing with the theme of “Play” here’s another great opportunity to be involved in
the community while supporting the RRCC:
https://rutlandvermont.com/event/2018chambergolfclassic/
Teams and sponsors all welcome! Oh, and did I mention, “You could WIN a CAR too!”
9) Check out our website! There’s so many ways we can help you but it’s up to you,
members and non-members alike to please take five minutes and visit your Rutland
Region Chamber of Commerce link…rutlandvermont.com
Ask us anything about the positive people, places and activities in our community and
we’ll do our best to guide you in the right direction.
As you can see “All the Good Funnels through the Chamber” and there are many more ways that
coming together has helped us, can help you and/or help your friends and neighbors in our
community. Your involvement is invaluable…
Thank you for your past support, your present support and your future support because together
we are getting stronger each day!
Think… Bamboo before you give up on your dreams,
Chris
