Rutland TIF Master Plan Receives Approval from Vermont Economic Progress Council
Project Moves Forward Toward First Phase ImplementationRutland, VT – Today, the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) has approved the Rutland Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Master Plan, marking a significant milestone in the city's efforts to revitalize its downtown. This approval paves the way for the next step: phase approval, which involves taking the first TIF project through the process with the Board of Aldermen and then to VEPC again.The first phase filing, if approved by the Board of Aldermen and
VMEC and Vermont Law and Graduate School Partner to Support Legal Services for Small Manufacturers
VMEC and the Vermont Law and Graduate School’s Small Business Law Center and Clinic are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at expanding legal services for manufacturers across the state.Through this collaboration, VMEC and VLGS will host a webinar series designed to help manufacturers better understand their rights and responsibilities, and how to protect themselves and their employees. Topics will include contracts, regulatory compliance, business entities, risk management, and other legal issues
$1.25M Announced in Grant Funding for Workforce Development in the Rutland Region
Rutland, VT – The Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) is thrilled to announce a transformative $1.25 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Program. This significant funding is set to address critical areas of need in the Rutland Region and drive meaningful economic growth. The RRPC in cooperation with the Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board (RRWIB) will lead a coalition of key education and workforce partners,
