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.
Matt Britt to Manage Communications and Marketing for CEDRR
Matt Britt to Manage Communications and Marketing for CEDRR Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is pleased to announce that Matt Britt has assumed Communications and Marketing duties effective Monday, March 2. This change comes as Olivia Bucksbaum departs CEDRR after four years as Communications and Marketing Manager to begin a new opportunity with another Rutland-based nonprofit organization. “We are grateful for everything that Olivia has done to support CEDRR during her time
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
Rutland Sculpture Trail to Unveil 14th Installation
Rutland Sculpture Trail To Unveil 14th Installation Sculpture to highlight national blood donation record The 14th addition to the Rutland Sculpture Trail will be unveiled on Monday, October 27th at 12pm in the Center Street Marketplace Park behind Paramount Theater. The monument depicts the community’s giving spirit, volunteerism, and inspiration - and the national record for donating blood. The monument honors Rutland’s Gift-of-Life Marathon, which still holds the one-day American record for blood
