OUR MISSION
Our 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.
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Did you know that Downtown Rutland Partnership operates a merchant
hotline that is activitated whenever there is a
report of a bad check or a string of downtown robberies occur?
When the Rutland City Police get such a report, they contact DRP,
which contacts the first two businesses on the hotline, who each
contact two businesses, and so on. But we’d like to add
more of you to the hotline. Please give us a call TODAY to add
your name to the list of businesses to be called.
The backbone and strength of the Rutland Partnership
is in its membership. Board members as well as interested District
members and citizens sit on its committees.
The Downtown Rutland Partnership depends on the strong participation
and support of its members. If you would like to become involved
please contact us!
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COMMITTEES
The Executive Committee
A standing committee comprised of the President, President-Elect,
Treasurer, and Secretary. The committee's function is to ·
advise, assist, and support the Executive Director. · review
the Executive Director's evaluation of the operating staff's performance
evaluations.
• evaluate and review the performance of 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.
These actions must be presented to the Board for ratification
at its next meeting.
• serve as an ad-hoc committee to review certain programs
(i.e. Parker House), as determined by the President.
The Nominating Committee
An ad-hoc committee comprised of Directors appointed by the President.
Its function is to · identify, evaluate, and propose candidates
for Director and Officer vacancies, for nomination or approval
by the Board, as the case may be.
Business Development
The Business Development Committee shall develop, review and advocate
programs to attract new business
and investments to Downtown.
The Marketing 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 committee should:
• develop marketing programs 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.
The Streetscape Committee
Works 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.
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