New organization will more efficiently serve region, businesses, aid community development RUTLAND—Two of Rutland County’s key community and economic development organizations have decided to merge. The boards of Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) and Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce voted […]
Category: Business
Business owners urge Legislature to give them a fighting chance and quickly release state assistance
Business owners from the restaurant, construction, retail and agricultural sectors held a press conference on Tuesday, June 2, to urge the Vermont state Legislature to act quickly to release much needed state financial assistance in the form of flexible grants. […]
New PPP rules make federal loan program more flexible for Vermont businesses
By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger The popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been reworked to make it more useful for businesses in sectors like hospitality Changes to the PPP loan program, originally passed in March as lawmakers and other officials sought to […]
RRWIB/Chamber host virtual job fair for class of 2020
Friday, May 29 at 1 p.m.—RUTLAND—Are you an employer with a job opening that a graduating high school senior might fill? The Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board (RRWIB) and the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to bring you a virtual platform to […]
Vermont SBA hosts daily webinars
The Vermont District Office of the SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) offers a free daily webinar from 9-10 a.m., Monday to Friday to discuss SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Advance (EIDL). Visit meet.lync.com/sba123/sbmazza/6F6N4YK6 to join the webinar. To join by phone, call 202-765-1264 and when […]
Killington/Pico close due to coronavirus
Resort follows Vail in closing until March 22. Will reassess then. Update from Killington Resort March 14 (11:45 p.m.) Our top priority—the health and safety of our staff, guests and local community—remains at the forefront for us and, with this […]
Foley Taco and Bean to open on Park Street in Brandon
By Lee J. Kahrs/ The Reporter BRANDON – Pat and Dan Foley are coming to downtown Brandon. The brothers behind Foley Brothers Brewing received a $30,000 loan from the Brandon Revolving Loan Fund Monday night for a new business, Foley […]
Wasp Diner to reopen
By Virginia Dean One of Woodstock’s arguably most popular restaurants is soon to open its doors again, and its new owner, Bridgewater resident John Worth, is thrilled — not only to connect the eatery to the local community again but […]
New Sugarbush owners promise few immediate changes
By Anne Wallace Allen/VTDigger WARREN — Rusty Gregory, the CEO of Sugarbush Resort’s new parent company, knew his audience was worried that corporate ownership would change the nature of the ski area that drives their local economy. So Gregory gave out […]
Killington Road sees business renovations, redevelopment and welcomes new owners By Katy Savage
With Killington Resort investing millions of dollars in summer and winter activities, a number of business owners on Killington Road are following with upgrades and changes to their buildings. Some business owners have invested heavily into summer offerings with the […]