News Release: 7/21/2026
65th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival August 8 & 9 Chaffee Art Center’s 65th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival will take place August 8 & 9 in Rutland’s Main Street Park at the Junction of Routes 4 & 7. Juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers will be featured. Rounding out the festival are food vendors, live music, Free kids’ activities, and demonstrations of works in progress held throughout the weekend. Hours: Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. A
CEDRR Announces Sarah Furman as Next Executive Director
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Announces Sarah Furman as Next Executive Director Rutland, VT (March 9, 2026) — The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Furman as its next Executive Director. Furman will officially begin in the role on April 6. A lifelong Vermonter, Furman brings more than a decade of executive leadership experience in commercial lending, business services, and strategic organizational management.
Lyle Jepson Appointed by Governor Phil Scott as Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development
Rutland, VT – October 24, 2025 In a press release today, Vermont’s Governor Phil Scott today announced leadership appointments: Lyle Jepson as commissioner of the Department of Economic Development and Nick Grimley as deputy commissioner of the Department of Economic Development. “Growing the economy has been one of my top priorities since being elected governor,” said Governor Phil Scott. “I believe Lyle’s decades of experience as an educator, as well as Nick’s proven track record supporting the business
