RUTLAND—Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has announced the agenda for its 80th annual meeting, set for Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater at Castleton University. Governor Phil Scott will provide the keynote address. “Through […]
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Local News
Vermont Butcher Shop opens in Rutland
The Vermont Butcher Shop celebrated the grand opening of its newest store, located at 180 South Main St., Friday, Oct. 13 with a ribbon cutting and open house. “Healthy, locally raised meats will be our focus,” co-owner Nick DeLauri, a Rutland […]
Local News
Marketing initiative to focus on regional growth in Rutland County
By Karen D. Lorentz Rutland County faces a serious population decline that has already begun. The county lost over 1,000 residents between 2010 and 2013 when the estimated population was 60,622 (further reading on VT population). The projection from a […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Regional marketing plan solicits county-wide support
By Lyle Jepson and Mary Cohen Imagine a future for Rutland County in which young families move into efficient new homes close to high-paying advanced manufacturing jobs … recent college graduates shop downtown for “first day of work” wardrobes before […]
Op - Ed, Opinion
Attitude counts
By Lyle Jepson Vermonters can no longer ask their economic development organizations to work in isolation and still expect success for our communities and our businesses. Over the last year, the Rutland region has proved that a common vision and […]
Local News
The Rutland Chamber board chooses interim executive director
RUTLAND–Mary Cohen, a longtime NeighborWorks and community leader, was appointed Wednesday, March 23, to be interim executive director of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, effective April 1. She fills the position left vacant by the resignation of Tom Donahue. […]
Local News
Group seeks to create Rutland-area makerspace
Public asked to participate in the planning process A group of Rutland area residents and local organizations, led by Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) and Castleton University, are working to start a makerspace in Rutland. They are looking for public […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Rutland Young Professionals hold February mixer
Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — It’s entrepreneurial night with the Rutland Young Professionals on Thursday, Feb. 18. Join them at Castleton Downtown, 67 Merchants Row in the Opera House, Rutland, from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn about […]
News Briefs
REDC adds three to board of directors
RUTLAND—Continuing the reorganization and refocusing of the Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC), the REDC Board of Directors has elected new members from three of the region’s leading companies. John Casella II, 31, of Casella Construction; Shana Louiselle, 30, of Vermont […]
News Briefs
News Briefs: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke Rutland County New PEGTV show tests high school learning with quizshow A new PEGTV show pits high school teams against each other in a competition covering the entire high school curriculum except math. “Academic Showdown” is scheduled […]