Economy & Business

Vermont Access Network (VAN): Vermont Matters- Gov. Douglas' Economic Stimulus Plan 06/05/2008

Senator Kevin Mullin and Governor Jim Douglas talk about this past legislative session and some of the highlights of the economic stimulus plan for Vermont.

Can Vermont Afford to Grow Old? 06/03/2008

As more and more Vermonters hit retirement age, what impact will this have on the future prosperity of our state, on individual financial security, and on the key services, such as health care, that we all rely on? Join leading experts as they discuss how Vermont’s aging population will change our state and what we can do to prepare.

AARP State President and former state senatr Jim Leddy moderates this forum. Panelists include Art Woolf, Associate Professor of Economics,UVM, Lisa Davis, Senior Vice President, Public Education, AARP National Office, and Barbara McIntosh, Professor, UVM School of Business Administration.

Snelling Center- Fulfilling Our E-State Potential 05/29/2008

Snelling Center for Government: "Fulfilling our E-State Potential: Building Community in a Connected Age. Keynote address by Lewis Feldstein. For more information visit www.snellingcenter.org

On the Waterfront: Burlington Business Association 05/21/2008

Host Melinda Moulton talks with Kelly Devine, the new Executive Director of Burlington Business Association. Kelly sheds light on the economic vitality of Burlington's business community, her experience developing co-housing projects and her business background.

Commission on the Future of Economic Development Public Hearing 05/21/2008

Public hearing on the economic opportunity and the jobs of the future for Chittenden County. For More information check here.

Tour of the Winooski Community Center 05/20/2008

Governor Jim Douglas: Gov. Douglas Outlines Economic Growth Incentives 05/19/2008

Governor Jim Douglas joins the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce in outlining incentives for implementing the governor's economic stimulus package.

VBSR- The World Wide Web Comes Home 05/14/2008

The fifth greatest wave of the the internet - after communication, co,,erce, search and social networking - may well be "local". People increasingly look online for answers to local questions about shoe stores, plumber recommendations, meeting people, directions, crime reports and more, A vast array of tools and sercies are bing developed in Vermont to meeti this demand. Much of this activity is fueled by online ad sales, whick gew natinally to $20 billin in 2007. The internet is drivign business chance and companies are learing how to use this medium to focus on local markets. This session will provide attendees with concepts and tips for keeping up and getting ahead.For more info: www.vbsr.org

VBSR Spring Conference- Shoestring Marketing 05/14/2008

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility's annual spring conference- Marketing on an Organic Sustainable Shoestring Budget. For more info: www.vbsr.org

VBSR Spring Conference Keynote 05/14/2008

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility's annual spring conference, with keynote speaker John Abrams.

For more info: www.vbsr.org

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