Art in the Park - Aug 9 & 10
Chaffee Art Center’s 64th Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival will take place August 9 & 10 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 voluntary donation is appreciated. We invite everyone to visit
VT Prevention Lead Organization Announces Third-Year Grant Awardees for Addison and Rutland Counties
RUTLAND, VT - Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) is the Region 2 Vermont Prevention Lead Organization (VPLO) and is pleased to announce the selection of the third-year grant awardees for VPLO funding. The Region 2 service area includes Addison and Rutland Counties. These sub-grants will enhance and expand prevention efforts throughout the region, in all substances and populations, from July 2025 to June 2026. Awardees are as follows:Atria Collective Funded programming will include trauma-informed
Scott announces over $67 million in Disaster Recovery Block Grants
Governor Scott in Hardwick, July 2023. State of Vermont photo. Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced the opening of the application process for $67,845,000 in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding in response to the July 2023 floods. These funds will benefit communities most impacted in regions designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in consultation with
Understanding Tariffs and Potential Mitigation Measures
The Vermont Small Business Law Center at Vermont Law & Graduate School is pleased to bring you a timely webinar on the current state of tariffs and what businesses can expect. This webinar is appropriate for government, educators, advisors, students, staff, and business owners.Understanding Tariffs and Potential Mitigation Measures July 31 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT | Free Tariffs have become a very hot topic during 2025. New and threatened measures now impact virtually every company that imports products
Nearly $400,000 invested in local nonprofits by Berkshire Bank Foundation
For Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact:Alison Skratt, Corporate CommunicationsBerkshireBankCommunication@BerkshireBank.com413.769.6007 Nearly $400,000 invested in local nonprofits by Berkshire Bank Foundation MANCESTER, Vermont, July 16 — Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested nearly $400,000 in communities through grants and other giving in the second quarter of the year. Several Vermont organizations were among the 100 nonprofit organizations in
Community Health Expands Pharmacy Access
Community Health Expands Pharmacy Access Rutland, VT – Community Health is proud to announce the expansion of its pharmaceutical services with the upcoming acquisition of Beauchamp & O’Rourke Pharmacy, a well-established and trusted pharmacy on Woodstock Ave. in Rutland. This addition strengthens Community Health’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality pharmacy services across the region and complements the existing Community Pharmacy located in Brandon. Access to pharmacies has been in
$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,
