Economy & Business

An Introduction to: Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission 02/11/2009

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with new Executive Director Charlie Baker of the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission the role of the Commission and upcoming initiatives.

Airport "Green" Parking Garage Expansion Plans 02/11/2009

Lake Champlain Chamber: LCRCC Legislative Breakfast 02/09/2009

The second of Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce's annual Legislative Breakfast Series.

Congressman Peter Welch: Vermont Climate Change Roundtable 02/09/2009

Congressman Welch solicits Vermont ideas for climate change legislation among academic, policy and business leaders in an effort to shape forthcoming legislation.

Resistance and Recovery Tour - Video & Press Conference 02/04/2009

Vermont Workers' Center and Jobs With Justice brings the story of the courageous Sit-In Strikers of Republic Windows & Doors in Chicago. Through presentation of a video (Hasta La Victoria!) and a press conference with Armando Robles, President of the local United Electrical Workers union whose victory focussed attention on an economic recovery that puts human rights before Wall Street.

Vermont Access Network (VAN): Future of Vermont Study: Vermont in Transition 02/03/2009

The Council on the Future of Vermont and St. Michael’s College just published Vermont in Transition: Social, Economic and Environmental Trends, a comprehensive study tracking the key changes that have occurred in Vermont in areas as diverse as education, the economy, agriculture, demography, crime, energy, climate and civic engagement. This press conference was held February 3 to highlight some of the 160 trends identified in the book. It includes Sarah Waring and Paul Costello from the non profit and nonpartisan Vermont Council on Rural Development and Drs. Herb Kessel and Vince Bolduc--the lead authors who led the research team. If you want to purchase a copy of this program, please click here.

Burlington Mayor's Press Conference: Mayor Kiss - International Waterfront Festival 02/03/2009

In a press conference on Tuesday, February 3 at the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, it was announced that the city of Burlington will receive $100,000 from the government of Quebec, supporting the city's preparations for the 2009 Burlington International Waterfront Festival. In attendance at the conference were festival producer and Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven, Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss, Vermont Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing Bruce Hyde and Burlington City Arts Director Doreen Kraft.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Town Meeting on Global Warming and Sustainable Economy 02/01/2009

Senator Bernie Sanders (I) holds a town meeting on Global Warming and Sustainable Economy with Bill McKibben. This town meeting was held in Woodstock. If you want to buy a copy of this program, please contact Woodstock Community TV PO Box 243 Woodstock (802) 457-5800 wctv8@comcast.net.

Artful Word: Visit to the Africa Market 02/01/2009

Destination - Village of Essex Junction 01/30/2009

Linda Bogardus, Chair of the Essex Business and Professional Association, talks with Michelle Ottavanio, Co-Chair of what is currently called 'The Village Marketing Team' on how the group plans on helping the Village survive and thrive. Contact Michelle for more information on how to get involved: info: 802-878-3499, mottaviano@comcast.net

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