Mark Foley, Jr. is renovating the upper floors of the Gryphon Building in Rutland to create 10 one or two bedroom apartments. Gov. Phil Scott announced Wednesday, March 22 that Foley was one of six recipients of $860,000 in tax […]
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Local News
Rutland Blooms doubles
By Steve Costello Volunteers plant a tree last year for the Rutland Blooms project. RUTLAND—With Castleton University joining Green Mountain Power as lead partners and a host of significant contributions from the business community, Rutland Blooms will kick off its […]
Op - Ed
60 reasons I love Rutland
By Steve Costello I’ve long believed that one of Rutland’s greatest problems is a tendency toward overly negative self criticism, so when I heard about McNeil and Reedy’s contest celebrating its 60th anniversary, I was thrilled. The contest is simple: […]
Uncategorized
Art Jones reflects on the “Rutland model” of economic ingenuity
Courtesy of RRCC Mark Foley, Jr. is the 2015 Business Person of the Year. By Polly Lynn RUTLAND — At the annual meeting for the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce held Wednesday, Oct. 28, Mark Foley, Jr. of the Foley […]
Letter
Unwavering optimism for Rutland
Dear Editor, Mark Foley and Art Jones’ roles at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce annual meeting felt like the perfect antidote for a cold, wet day in Rutland, Oct. 29. The Chamber’s recognition of Mark Foley as Business Person […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Rutland forum to explore next steps for Vermont’s climate change economy
Wednesday, Aug. 26—RUTLAND—Area businesses and nonprofits are increasingly involved with climate change—both its challenges and opportunities. Their creative solutions are becoming a growing part of our state’s economy. What are your experiences? Do you have ideas that can help nurture […]
Opinion
A timely welcome from Rutland booklovers
Dear Editor, After several decades in business and more than 20 years in retail bookselling, it’s fair to say I have never been more surprised than I have been by the City of Rutland. I’ve been familiar with Rutland for […]