3. DOWNTOWN RUTLAND, VERMONT The Switzerland of America

4. Nearly 2,000,000 people visit the Rutland Region annually

5. ENTERTAILING /noun: 1) Downtown Rutland ; 2) Where people go to shop, meet, mingle, eat, be entertained, do activities, stroll, people watch, be watched and to get non-shopping things done;

6. FARMERS’ MARKET SIDEWALK SALES

7. Our marketing approach showcases all aspects of Downtown Rutland.

8. In 1912 the Rutland Business Men’s Association was formed “ to regulate credits and fake advertising schemes and to promote the best interests of the City .”

10. Rutland Partnership is an organization dedicated to the economic prosperity of the City of Rutland. 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. Adopted by the Board of Directors April 12, 1992

11. 395,000 s.f.

12. 48,722 s.f. +

13. +17.45% real estate property tax ($1.15/100)

15. Downtown Rutland Partnership

16. Nearly 300 businesses and organizations make their home in Downtown Rutland.

17. This year the Downtown Rutland Partnership celebrates its 10 th anniversary.

18. Priorities MARKETING COMMUNITY RELATIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS STREETSCAPE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

19. A weekly traffic circulation of over 55,000 !

20. DIVERSE AND INDIVIDUAL

21. Dining in Downtown Rutland