Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region

06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended last evening’s June Mixer at Pittsford Village Farm. We enjoyed the great conversations, the beautiful summer weather, the delicious food from Kamuda's Country Market, and the opportunity to learn all about the transformation of the Pittsford Village Farm property, to better connect the community with social, cultural, and educational opportunities. Their free outdoor concert series begins next Tuesday, June 16 at 6:00 pm. Visit pittsfordvillagefarm.org for more information.

The first phase of the Pittsford Village Farm Farmhouse Restoration Project will be complete this summer, including apartments, a retail space, and an Early Childhood Education Program. They are still raising funds to continue with Phase 2, literally one brick at a time. If you are interested in sponsoring a brick in your name, which will become a permanent fixture at Pittsford Village Farm and support the ongoing restoration, visit www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/villagefarm.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

We look forward to seeing you at Pittsford Village Farm from 5-7PM for our June Mixer!

Join Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) for our June Mixer at Pittsford Village Farm, located at 42 Elm Street in Pittsford, on Tuesday, June 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Pittsford Village Farm is a public space for the community with 150 acres of outdoor space. Their historic farmhouse is currently under renovation, being converted into a mixed-use community space.

We invite you to join us to learn more about their transformation, network with other community members, enjoy food from Kamuda's Country Market (who is also located right across the street), and more! Proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle will benefit Pittsford Village Farm.

06/09/2026

Please complete this form to register for your preferred session and time slot. Each date offers 5 timeslots between 9:30 AM and noon. Slots that are fully booked will not be shown. We collect your contact details to confirm your registration and keep you updated.

06/08/2026

Have you registered for next Monday's Legislative Breakfast yet? Vermont Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers will share information and insights from the 2026 Vermont Legislative Session which recently wrapped up.

Cost is $27 per person and includes fresh baked muffins, waffles, vegetable frittata, breakfast sausage & bacon, home fried potatoes, fruit salad, assorted juices & fountain drinks, and coffee & assorted teas.

Register by this Friday, June 12 at:
https://rutlandvermontvt.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/13158

The Legislative Series is made possible by the generous support of Omya.

06/05/2026

Governor Phil Scott and members of his cabinet visited locations all across Rutland County today, as part of his “Capital for a Day” tour which will ultimately take him to all of Vermont’s 14 counties.

“Spending a day in each county gives us an opportunity to hear directly from Vermonters, see the good things happening in their communities and understand how decisions made in Montpelier are impacting them,” said Governor Scott.

Stops by state officials in Rutland County included Killington Resort, the future site of Rutland’s World War II Memorial, Ann Clark Cookie Cutters, walks around downtown Brandon, VT and Town of Poultney, Hubbardton Forge, Kellys Snack Shack (for creemees), The MINT - Rutland's Makerspace, The Paramount Theatre, Pittsford Village Farm, Vermont Farmers Food Center, The Hub CoWorks and more.

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s joint Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region and Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce Real Rutland Meet & Greet at Fairways Restaurant and Tavern at the Lake St. Catherine Country Club in Poultney. We appreciated the good conversation and connections, live music, tasty appetizers, the beautiful view, and the chance to learn more about the Lake St. Catherine Association, Slate Valley Trails, Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging, and Young at Heart Senior Center. We look forward to seeing many of you again at our CEDRR June Mixer Hosted by Pittsford Village Farm on Tuesday, June 8!

06/04/2026

We hope to see you at Fairways Restaurant at the Lake St. Catherine Country Club this evening for our joint Meet & Greet with the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce!

Join Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) and Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) on Thursday, June 4 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM for a collaborative Real Rutland Meet & Greet event at Fairways Restaurant at the Lake St. Catherine Country Club!

Network with fellow community members, eat delicious food, and enter to win door prizes. The 50/50 Raffle will benefit the Young at Heart Senior Center in Poultney.

06/02/2026

While Vermont is known for snow, outdoor adventure doesn’t just stop when the calendar turns to June. Our region is also a mountain biking paradise, and there are hundreds of miles of trails in and around Rutland County. Learn more about mountain biking all over Vermont at https://vmba.org/

06/02/2026

The Science and Technology Research Initiative for the Vermont Economy (STRIVE) has an information session for their K-12 funding ($2,500) opportunity on June 18th @ 3pm. Register at strivevt.org/event/funding-info-session/ to learn about how to craft a proposal and maximize your chances of success.

What is STRIVE?

STRIVE is a statewide initiative working to expand STEM learning, research, and innovation across Vermont. Through our STEAD funding, we support educators, schools, and community organizations in creating hands-on STEM experiences that spark curiosity, build scientific thinking skills, and connect students with future opportunities.

From classroom projects and afterschool programs to community-based STEM events, STRIVE K–12 Mini Grants provide up to $2,500 to help bring innovative ideas to life.

🔹 Learn more about our funding opportunities at strivevt.org/grants/

🔹 Register at strivevt.org/event/funding-info-session/ for a free information session to learn how to craft a competitive proposal and maximize your chances of success.