$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,
Third Annual Whoopie Pie Festival Returns to Break a World Record
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/4/24Contact: Chrispin White 802-770-7066 Third Annual Whoopie Pie Festival Returns to Break a World RecordDream Maker Bakers Team Attempt to Create an 1,100-pound Whoopie PieTwenty bakers from across the East will compete at the Third Annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Rutland, Vermont on Saturday, September 14, from 12-5 p.m. The Dream Maker Bakers Team will use their culinary skills to assemble a record-breaking whoopie pie – over 1,100 pounds!The first Whoopie Pie Festival in
Community Partnership Program: Promoting Financial Literacy
Press Release From The Govenor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Contact:Hazel Brewster, Communications DirectorDepartment of Economic Developmenthazel.brewster@vermont.gov BUSINESS EMERGENCY GAP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO OPEN THURSDAYFunding is available for properties damaged by the 2023 and/or 2024 flooding. Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) application portal will open on Thursday,
Apprentices Graduate from GE
Apprenticeship program marking 50th anniversary Rutland, Vt. – August 26, 2024 – Nine apprentices graduated from the Advanced Machinist | Toolmaker Apprentice Program at GE Aerospace’s site in Rutland, Vt., after three years of learning machining and manufacturing skills while attending technical classes. This year’s graduating class marks the 50th anniversary of the Rutland apprenticeship program. More than 348 individuals have graduated since the program’s inception, giving local residents the
SBA-Disaster Field Operations Center East
Disaster Field Operations Center EastRelease Date: Aug. 23, 2024 Contact: Mark Ihenacho (404) 331-0333 Mark.Ihenacho@sba.gov Release Number: 24-592, VT 20478/20479 Follow us on X, Facebook, Blogs & InstagramSBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Vermont Affected by July Storms WASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Vermont following the announcement of a Presidential disaster
Governor Phill Scott -Development Block Grants
GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT, SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS, SENATOR PETER WELCH, AND CONGRESSWOMAN BECCA BALINT ANNOUNCE $2.1M IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTSMontpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and Vermont’s congressional delegation today announced $2,155,468 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funding awards through the Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP). These investments will support renovations to existing rental units in
HDMedical SBA Manufacturer of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/15/24Contact: Dr. Marie Pavini at Hello@HDmedical.org HDmedical - Vermont and New England 2024SBA Manufacturer of the Year Rutland based HDmedical is the 2024 SBA Vermont and New England Manufacturer of the year. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Manufacturer of the Year award recognizes small businesses that demonstrate excellence in product innovation, job creation, and community engagement. HDmedical's selection for both the state and regional awards highlights its
