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Positively Vermont: Church Street Marketplace 11/29/2011

Host Dennis McMahon talks with Ron Redmond, Executive Director of Burlington's Church Street Marketplace.

St. Michael's College: James K. Galbraith - Inequality, Instability, and the Great Financial Crisis 10/27/2011

As part of St. Michael's College Sutherland Lecture Series, James K. Galbraith, Ph.D, Lloyd M. Bentsen Chair in Government and Business Relations and Professor of Economics at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, will speak on 'Inequality, Instability, and the Great Financial Crisis.  Mr. Galbraith's latest book is 'The Predator State: How Conservatives Abandoned the Free Market and Why Liberals Should Too.

GEAR: Youth for Global Economic Accountability Research 10/07/2011

Nick Carter talks with Lindsay Gillies, Project COordinator and Keith Brunner, Media Coordinator, GEAR: Youth for Global Economic Accountability Research.

GEAR is a youth media project and educational platform which uses stories and research to challenge the current economic paradigm and its power structures. GEAR monitors the development of climate 'solutions' rooted in neoliberalism, agribusiness, and international finance.

Vermont Council on World Affairs: US and Canada Border Security and Enhancement 10/03/2011

The Vermont Council on World Affairs hosts Canadian Consul General Patrick Binns in Burlington for a presentation about "US-Canada Border Security and Enhancement". More info: www.borderactionplan.gc.ca and on Vermont Council on World Affairs - www.vcwa.org

Senior Employment and Economic Security Summit 08/17/2011

This important summit brings together Vermont’s Congressional delegation, state leaders, and organizations from both workforce development and aging networks, to discuss elder economic security and employment.  The goals of the summit are to raise awareness and educate people about the training and employment services available to Vermonters age 55+ and showcase the consequences if these successful programs no longer exist.

The Financial Cost of War to Vermonters 02/11/2011

Jo Comerford, Executive Director of the National Priorities Project speaks on the financial cost of war to Vermonters.

Under the Dome: Lamoille County State Senator Susan Bartlett 12/16/2009

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with Lamoille County Senator Susan Bartlett on the Legislative year ahead and her candidacy for Vermont Governor. Under the Dome is sponsored by: Subscribers of Channel 17/Town Meeting TV; National Life Group; Fletcher Allen Health Care, Entergy Vermont Yankee and Green Mountain Power.

Under the Dome: Chittenden County State Senator Doug Racine 12/16/2009

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with Chittenden County Senator Doug Racine on the Legislative year ahead and his candidacy for Vermont Governor. Under the Dome is sponsored by: Subscribers of Channel 17/Town Meeting TV; National Life Group; Fletcher Allen Health Care, Entergy Vermont Yankee and Green Mountain Power.

Quebec-Labrador Foundation Study Tour about Conservation with Leaders from the Andes 06/01/2009

QLF is a Not-for-Profit Organization in the U.S. and a Registered Charity in Canada. QLF fosters long-term leadership development within individuals and communities by supporting community-based conservation initiatives; developing models of stewardship of natural and cultural resources; and aiding in community service, economic development, and heritage preservation in rural regions.

Vermont 3.0 Legislative Forum 01/28/2009

Vermont lawmakers meet and talk with five chief executives from locally owned, creative/tech companies that have demonstrated tremendous growth during the past five years. The panelists discuss the following questions:

Why did you locate your company in Vermont? What keeps you here?

Is your company currently growing, and if so, at what rate?

Which aspects of the state's economic development strategy are working?

What more can the state do to help you attract and retain qualified employees?

Are Vermont schools adequately preparing students for tech jobs in the state?

Sponsored by Vermont 3.0 and moderated by Paula Routly, Publisher, Co-Editor and Co-Founder of Seven Days newspaper.

 

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Burlington Mayoral Matchup Live Forum at City Hall

Wanda Hines, Miro Weinberger and Kurt Wright are invited to get specific about their plans to run Burlington. Channel 17's Jess Wilson moderates the media panel of Kristin Carlson, WCAX; Kirk Carapezza, VPR and Andy Bromage, Seven DaysCan't attend in person?  Watch the live stream at 5 p.m on TV Channel 17 or watch and join the live online chat at channel17.org or sevendaysvt.com. 

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