The Downtown Rutland Partnership
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.
DRP Staff
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
2024 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
January 2024 | February 2024 | March 2024 | April 2024
2023 Board meeting Minutes
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2022 Board meeting Minutes
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2021 Board Meeting Minutes
January 2021 | March 2021 | April 2021 | May 2021 | June 2021 | July 2021 | August 2021 | September 2021 | October 2021 | November 2021 | December 2021 | Annual Meeting
2020 Board Meeting Minutes
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2019 Board Meeting Minutes
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