Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region

10/14/2026

Thank you to all who attended last evening’s Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region and Killington Pico Area Association Joint Mixer at Allen Pools & Spas. It was great to come together and make connections - all while supporting American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. We look forward to seeing you at our November Mixer!

10/09/2026

Thank you to all who attended and supported Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's 2026 Annual Celebration. We shared updates from our last year, including insights into our nine key priority areas, impacts made by the eight members of our staff, and examples of the incredible momentum happening across all corners of Rutland County.

CEDRR is grateful to outgoing Board Chair Russ Marsan of All Pro Home & Pest, Board Secretary Daniel Mora of Vista Senior Living, and Director Cameron Schaefer of GE Aerospace for their dedication, service, and commitment to making CEDRR and Rutland County stronger during their time on our Board of Directors.

We celebrated this year’s awardees, a dedicated group of remarkable people who make a difference throughout Rutland County. Congratulations to:
• CEDRR Member of the Year: The Vermont Country Store
• Volunteer of the Year: Rachel Lee Mendelson
• Community Leaders of the Year: Baird and Betsy Morgan of Pittsford Village Farm
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Jillian Fucci
• Young Professional of the Year: Jadziah DeRosia

Thank you to our event sponsors, Cape Air, Casella Waste Systems, GE Aerospace, and Vermont State University, as well as the events team at Vermont State University Castleton Campus for hosting us in the Casella Theater and providing technical support and delicious food and beverages.

10/06/2026

We are excited to celebrate Rabbit Rabbit Cafe, our newest StartUp Rutland Technology Grant recipient!

Opening soon at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport, Rabbit Rabbit hopes to emphasize community, not competition. The local community is strongest when small businesses thrive.

Help us welcome them and follow Rabbit Rabbit Cafe for opening updates!

Pictured: Chris Poirier, Office Administrator for The Hub CoWorks & StartUp Rutland and Greg St. Peter, Chef/Co-owner of Rabbit Rabbit.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Bill Moore, Deputy Town Manager and Recreation Director for the Town of Brandon, VT– and CEDRR Board Member – on being recognized with the Community Leadership Award at today's 2026 Vermont Community Leadership Summit, presented by the Vermont Council on Rural Development.

Thank you, Bill, for your hard work, dedication, and leadership – and for all that you do to support Brandon and Rutland County as a whole!

10/05/2026

Join Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region on Monday, October 19 at noon for a ribbon cutting to help Community Health celebrate its new Career Development and Training Center, located at 71 Allen St., Suite 402, in Rutland.

Enjoy food from Wellness Cafe LLC and learn more about this center, which is designed to help individuals gain the skills and experience needed to start or grow a career in healthcare, offering structured, hands-on learning opportunities.

We hope to see you there!

We are focused on using collaboration, creativity, and ingenuity to create a regional economic climate conducive to business growth, recruiting talent, retaining employers, and promoting healthy and vibrant neighborhoods throughout Rutland County.

10/02/2026

Join Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region and the Killington Pico Area Association for a joint mixer hosted by Allen Pools & Spas on Tuesday, October 13, from 5-7 PM. This annual event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Enjoy food from Blood's Catering & Party Rentals, music by Aaron Audet Live Music, and fairy hair by Enchanted Strands! Allen Pools & Spas will also be holding its tent sale.

All October long, for everyone who takes a cold plunge at any of its 3 locations (Rutland/Mendon, Williston, or Lebanon, NH), Allen Pools & Spas will donate $20 to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. If you're interested in taking a "Plunge for a Cause" at 7:00 p.m. after the mixer, bring your swimsuit and sign up in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plunge-for-a-cause-at-allen-pools-spas-tickets-2002151216184

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/30/2026

We’re excited for tonight’s 3rd session of the StartUp Rutland Actuator Program, delivered in partnership with Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC). This cohort brings together Rutland County entrepreneurs from across industries to work through an intensive curriculum from idea stage through business validation – including customer discovery, business model development, financial fundamentals, marketing strategy, legal considerations, and pitch preparation.

If you are interested in applying for our Spring 2027 cohort, visit startuprutland.com for more information.