Downtown Rutland

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The Downtown Rutland Partnership’s purpose is to manage, market and maintain the Downtown Rutland Special Benefits District and advance those activities that will improve the vitality of the business community and enhance the cultural and physical climate of the district. Learn more about our staff, organization and committees.

 

The Downtown Rutland Partnership

 
The Downtown Rutland Partnership’s logo.
 

Our mission is to manage, market, and maintain the Downtown Rutland Special Benefits District and advance activities that help improve the vitality of the business community and enhance the cultural and physical climate of the district. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with the City of Rutland to organize events, marketing, business development, and streetscape initiatives for the designated downtown of Rutland, Vermont. We are made up of a small staff, a committed board of directors, and several enthusiastic committees.

View our 2023-2024 Work Plan.

View the Downtown Rutland Strategic Plan for 2021-2022.

 

DRP Staff

 

HALI ISSENTE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Email: hali@downtownrutland.com

DRP Board of Directors

 
 

Committees

Executive Committee

A standing committee comprised of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The committee’s function is to:

  • advise, assist, and support the Executive Director.

  • recommend an employment contract for the Executive Director to the Board.

  • review overhead and payroll budgets prior to presentation to the Board.

  • under exceptional circumstances, authorize actions on behalf of the Board of Directors on urgent matters which must be decided before the next Board Meeting.

Business Development Committee

The Business Development Committee shall develop, review and advocate programs to attract new businesses and investments to Downtown.

Marketing & Events Committee

Efforts are targeted at increasing consumer traffic in Downtown Rutland with the ultimate goal of increasing consumer spending in all segments of the membership. The other goal of this committee is to assist in the planning, development and execution of special events hosted by the DRP in Downtown Rutland. The committee should:

  • develop marketing programs and events annually that promote the Downtown area within the context of a long-range plan.

  • identify and develop appropriate marketing niches within the Downtown area.

  • review all marketing programs prior to implementation.

Streetscape/Beautification Committee

Members work to maintain and improve a clean and attractive appearance in all public spaces and physical amenities in the district. The committee should:

  • determine the level of service currently provided by Rutland City and recommend programs to enhance those services.

  • identify areas of concern among Downtown members as they relate to the physical environment.

  • advocate a physical environment that encourages a positive perception of the Downtown district by members of the district, visitors and shoppers.

  • recommend and review all Downtown Rutland Partnership’s planned downtown improvements.

  • coordinate with services currently provided by Rutland City and advocate programs to enhance those services.

DRP Board Meeting Minutes