 Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Read on for:
CEDRR Launches Growing Business Series | Vermont Expanded Emergency Economic Recovery Grant Program | Restaurant Industry Survey | CEDRR & Castleton Encourage Internships | VSC Virtual Job & Internship Fair | VBM Holiday Gift Guide Feature | Explore Rutland County | Career Hub | Events & Workshops
 The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region will be launching the virtual Growing Business Series. This series is intended to provide free-to-the-public webinars focused on topics and resources recommended by our business community to help navigate the new ways of doing business. Regional experts will be leading the webinars aimed towards the Rutland Region Business Community. Upcoming webinars include: Stay tuned as new topics will continue to be added! The series will take place on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Questions? Contact Business Development & Community Engagement Manager, Kimberley Rupe at kim@rutlandeconomy.com or (802) 770-7061. The Legislature has created the Vermont Expanded Emergency Economic Recovery Grants Program as an expansion from the now-closed program known as the Emergency Economic Recovery Grants Program. The program is administered by the Department of Taxes and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development with specific guidelines and criteria for businesses. An overview of eligibility and criteria, preparation recommendations, and process of determination can be found at the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development website and businesses must meet all the criteria outlined to be determined eligible. Applications opened Monday, October 26, and will remain open until Friday, November 9, 2020. Applications will be reviewed in order of submission. For more information visit the VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development website and the Frequently Asked Questions. Individuals with questions are encouraged to call the Support Center at 802-828-1200 Learn more →
 The Vermont Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Vermont Independent Restaurants, is conducting a short survey to continue to learn about the impacts of COVID-19 on the restaurant industry. Data collected will be used for continued restaurant relief and recovery advocacy work. The newly formed partnership between Castleton University and Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is working to develop new internship opportunities for students and employers throughout Rutland County. Working closely with employers, Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region recognizes the value of internships to help local businesses with employee recruitment, allow for new perspectives and ideas, close the skills gap, and for overall community engagement. We emphasize the importance for students to become invested in our local community now, with the hope that they will remain residents post-graduation and become leaders in our community. As students begin registering for their spring courses in the next few weeks, CEDRR and Castleton University are reaching out to local employers who may be interested in hosting a student intern for the Spring 2021 semester. Internships are becoming increasingly more valuable because of COVID-19 as students bring in fresh ideas and new talent to assist businesses in adapting to their current needs. If your business is looking for more information on internships, resources on developing a successful internship program, and are interested in hosting an intern from Castleton University please contact Kim Rupe. Connect with Kim! → The Vermont State College System will be hosting a Virtual Job and Internship Fair from November – December. While this is not a live session, employers are encouraged to register to allow for their recruitment information to be included to inform students of available employment opportunities throughout Vermont. Employers can showcase available full or part-time jobs, internships, community engagement work, and volunteer opportunities. Employers must register in advance by filling out the registration form. Businesses within Rutland County with questions should contact Renee Beaupre-White, Director of Career Services at Castleton University. Register for the Virtual Job and Internship Fair → Vermont Business Magazine will be featuring Vermont made products through their Holiday Gift Guide. Businesses are seeking unique ways to highlight their products with many of the usual opportunities cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Holiday Gift Guide is a great way to advertise Vermont businesses and Vermont made products. Take advantage of this special advertising opportunity, and reach thousands of prospective customers! Contact VBM to reserve advertising space! →
 Pawlet, Vermont is a rural farming town in southern Rutland County filled with mountain views, winding roads, and idyllic countryside. It remains largely untouched and is peaceful and quiet. Located near the New York border and the towns of Dorset and Manchester, Vermont, Pawlet is overflowing with small-town wonder. Pawlet is home to Haystack Mountain, accessed by the Colby M. Chester Memorial Trail, a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked out-and-back trail. This moderate hike features beautiful wildflowers, spectacular 360-degree views of Bald and Middle Mountains, and the serene Mettowee Valley region. Explore Pawlet and plan your day trip today! →
 Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's Career Hub features full-time jobs across Rutland County that provide a salary higher than the Vermont living wage.
 Carpenter & Costin is currently seeking a New Business Developer to become a member of their team. Learn more about this position →
 Killington Resort is seeking a Human Resource Onboarding Lead to join their team. Learn more about this position →
 Vermont Country Store is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor to join their community. Learn more about this position → View Rutland County career opportunities & post your position →
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Register for the CWE Webinar October 28, 2020 | 10-12 p.m.
Center for Women & Enterprise hosts a workshop providing an overview of writing a business plan.
Learn More! October 28, 2020 |5:30-6:30 p.m.
Velco is hosting a drive-thru trick or treating event at its Pinnacle Ridge campus to benefit the food shelf at Fair Haven Concerned.
Register Today! October 28, 2020 | 6-7:30 p.m.
The MINT is hosting the 2019-2020 OnRamp Pitch Festival and Mixer to celebrate the latest cohort of OnRamp entrepreneurs.
Register for Power Foward October 30, 2020 | 9:30-12 p.m.
Center for Women & Enterprise is hosting a 13-week webinar series to help guide businesses through COVID and develop future strategies.
Apply for the 10-Week Business Planning Course November 2, 2020 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Center for Women & Enterprise in partnership with The Center for an Agricultural Economy has a course for you: 10-Week Business Planning Course.
Register Today! November 4, 2020 |12-1 p.m.
Join CEDRR to meet the local Rutland/Bennington VtSBDC (Vt Small Business Development Center) business advisor to find out about advising resources and helpful tools for your business during challenging times. Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region
50 Merchants Row
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: (802) 773- 2747 | (802) 773-9147
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
www.rutlandeconomy.com | info@rutlandeconomy.com
www.rutlandvermont.com | chamber@rutlandvermont.com | 
