DRP ANNUAL MEETING 2026

You're invited to the Downtown Rutland Partnership's Annual Meeting

Wednesday, June 10th
8 am to 9 am
28 center street, Downtown rutland

Join us over coffee and baked goods to hear about the work we accomplished over the past year and our plans for the upcoming year. The purpose of the annual meeting is to approve the DRP Board of Directors for the coming year and review the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Work Plan and Budget.

Agenda

• Introduction

• Approval of 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes

• Approval of Board of Directors Slate

• 2026-2027 Work Plan and Budget Presentation

• Questions and Comments

2026-2027 Fiscal Year Work Plan and Budget

This includes an overview of the plan for Marketing & Promotions, Special Events, Streetscape and Business Development as well as an overall budget breakdown. Click here to review >>

The following are new members joining the board in June:

• Iván Bustillo, Marketing, Rutland Area Food Co-op

• Cat Heatley, Executive Director, Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum

• Scott Nichols, Lending Business Development Officer, Cornerstone Housing Partners

• Max Walker, Bartender, Hop’n Moose

• Gary Kroeger, Marketing Consultant, Communication Specialist

The following returning members shall continue serving their current terms:

• Ed Bove, Planning Director & Zoning Administrator, The City of Rutland

• Jadziah DeRosia, Owner, Camille's Experienced Clothing

• Elijah LaChance, Associate, Ryan Smith & Carbine

• Emily Prescott, Manager, Speakeasy Cafe

• Paige Prouty, Co-owner, DownValley Bikes & Apparel

• Dan Trainor, Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer, GE Aerospace

Departing board members include:

• Andy Paluch, Owner|Broker, Longview Commercial Real Estate

• Edmund Ryan, Retired, Green Mountain Power

• Emily Osmer, AVP Mortgage Loan Originator, Heritage Family Credit Union