Economy & Business

Vermont Access Network (VAN): Jeff Chester - Digital Media at a Crossroads Champlain College Talk 09/22/2011

Jeff Chester, Executive Director for the Center for Digital Democracy, lectures at Champlain College's Alumni auditorium on the topic of digital democracy, the role of online marketing agencies, changes to policy affecting internet users and their privacy, neuromarketing, and data profiling.

Common Good Vermont: Jeff Chester - Digital Media at a Crossroads 09/22/2011

CCTV, Common Good Vermont and the United Way of Chittenden County host the 6th Annual Nonprofit Media Maven Luncheon with a special visit from Jeff Chester of the Center for Digital Democracy, based in Washington D.C.

Here are links related to his appearance in Burlington:

Vermont Digger: In the Digital Arms Race, You’re Already the Loser
Burlington Free Press: Speaker Describes Internet Surveillance
Seven Days VT: Jeff Chester Says Computers are Spying on You
Vermont Commons: Digital Media at the Crossroads: An Interview with Jeff Chester
Evening Presentation 9/22
VT NPO Luncheon Presentation

Positively Vermont: Lake Champlain Byway 09/22/2011

Host Dennis McMahon talks with Dan Albrecht, Senior Planner with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, on the Lake Champlain Byway initiative.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 09/20/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 09/13/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward5 meet Department of Public Works Building, 645 Pine Street.

Burlington's Mayor Kiss Vetoes Thoughtful Climate Legislation 09/12/2011

On the street lobbying by citizen activist Johnathan Leavitt in opposition to the Burlington Mayor Kiss veto of community standards legislation by the Burlington City Council. Video produced and edited by Rebecca Sananes and Sam Casey.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 09/08/2011

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Congressman Peter Welch: Efforts to Ensure Irene Recovery Assistance to Vermont 09/07/2011

At an airport press conference, Rep. Peter Welch outlines efforts he will make upon returning to Washington to ensure Vermont receives the federal assistance it needs to recover from Tropical Storm Irene. Welch will preside over a bipartisan meeting he arranged of House Members from the 47 districts impacted by the storm. FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and White House staff will also participate. The goal of the meeting is to review the recovery effort and steps the group can take to ensure states affected by the storm receive the federal assistance they need to recover.

Growing Money Program; A Guide to Managing Money and Credit 09/01/2011

The Growing Money Program offers free classes on the topics of money management and credit building. We also offer free individual sessions with experienced money coaches. You can learn how to save for your future, how to create a spending plan, how to avoid spending impulsively, how to improve your credit score, how to avoid predatory lenders, and more, when you get involved with the Growing Money Program. Coaches are also available to meet with you individually and review your credit report and score.

Growing Money is a program of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) and is for people who have low to moderate incomes. Services are available to residents of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties.

To make an appointment or register for a class, please call 802-860-1417 x104 or e-mail growingmoney@cvoeo.org

Governor Peter Shumlin: Vermont and National Response to Hurricane Irene Destruction 08/30/2011

Governor Shumlin, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Peter Welch, along with FEMA Administrator Criag Fugate, address the statewide destruction caused by Tropical Storm Irene.

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Summer Video Production Internship - Applications Open

Town Meeting TV is hiring two paid interns to join our production team for the summer! The program will run from Monday, June 24th until Friday, August 16th (8 weeks). $17 an hour, approximately 8 hours per week. We are looking for folks who have basic or intermediate experience with video recording and editing on Adobe Premiere. Interns will work with the Town Meeting TV Co-Directors to pick stories or events that they would like to cover in our community, practice outreach skills, then shoot and edit video that will be broadcasted on Town Meeting TV's YouTube and cable channels. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter (including why they are interested in this position and any relevant experience) to Jordan at jmitchell@cctv.org. Applications close Friday, May 24th at 5:00PM. For more information, please contact outreach@cctv.org or call 802-862-3966.