Economy & Business

Mayor Kiss Visits Old North End Businesses 09/30/2010

Mayor Bob Kiss will head back to Burlington’s Old North End as part of the Mayor’s “Business Call” Program. Having visited a number of North Street establishments in July, this time Mayor Kiss will focus on the Old North End’s other commercial artery, North Winooski Avenue. The Business Calls are done in collaboration with the City’s Community & Economic Development Office. As with past visits, Mayor Kiss will be accompanied by Bruce Seifer, Assistant Director for Economic Development with CEDO, and Jon Adams-Kollitz, Economic Development Specialist. For more information, please contact Joe Reinert at 865-7275 or jreinert@ci.burlington.vt.us

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Maritime Museum Withdraws from the Moran Redevelopment Project 09/28/2010

Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss held a press conference regarding the Moran Redevelopment Project. The press conference follows the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s announcement that it has decided to withdraw from the project. “While I’m disappointed that the Maritime Museum has decided to withdraw from the Moran Project, the City’s financial plan has been structured to allow for this possibility,” said Mayor Kiss. “The redevelopment of Moran continues to be an exciting opportunity for Burlington’s Waterfront and the City’s future.”

Lake Champlain Chamber: LCRCC Mixer- Non-Live Interviews with Guests (and Raffle) 09/22/2010

CCTV hosts the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer. Nick Carter visits with community business people.

Lake Champlain Chamber: LCRCC Mixer- Sugarbush Interviews Segment 09/22/2010

CCTV hosts a Lake Champlain Chamber Mixer with a Live @ 5:25 component. Sugarbush clip

Common Good Vermont: Vermont Non Profits and Tax Exempt Status 09/22/2010

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with Peggy Riley of the Internal Revenue Service on tax exempt issues related to the 1100 Vermont nonprofit organizations not refiling and other relative issues.

Lake Champlain Chamber: LCRCC Mixer- Live Interviews with Members 09/22/2010

CCTV hosts a Lake Champlain Chamber Mixer with a Live @ 5:25 component.

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 09/21/2010

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 Receives Two National Service Grants for Service Positions in the Community 09/21/2010

Burlington is fortunate to be one of the beneficiaries of President Obama’s new efforts to grow volunteerism and service as one means foraddressing people’s needs, in particular during the economic downtown. Burlington’s Center for community and Neighborhoods has received 2 distinct grant awards to infuse the community with 40 diverse AmeriCorps and VISTA organizers who will serve in government, schools and non-profit agencies. The newly passed National Service Act will support a new wave of service and civic action to help tackle the nation’s toughest challenges. This renewed effort is evidenced in Burlington where over 300 individuals applied to compete for the 40 year-long service positions in the community.

Transforming and Preserving Vermont's Cities and Towns 09/21/2010

Presentation and facilitated discussion on community planning and design. Sponsored by Vermont Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development, Co-sponsored by UVM Center for Rural Studies.

Local Matters: Minor League Baseball in Burlington - Part 2 09/09/2010

Vermont Lake Monsters are the current Minor League Team playing in Burlington. Field and stadium conditions don't meet League standards. Vice President of the Lake Monsters Kyle Bostwick, long time citizen and business supporter Skip Farrell, and citizen supporter Tom Simon join in the conversation on the future of baseball in Burlington with Burlington Free Press reporter Mike Donahue.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!