VT Economic Conference on 1/6/17

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On Friday, 1/6/17, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce is presenting the Vermont Economic Conference at the Hilton Burlington Hotel on 60 Battery Street in Burlington.  The event will feature the latest economic indicators for business growth, and will present global and national perspectives as well as state economic trends impacting the year ahead. The new report, A Vision for Vermont's Economy, will also be presented by the Vermont Futures Project showcasing strategic growth targets for Vermont beyond 2017.

Governor-elect Phil Scott will discuss economic priorities and how the legislature will impact the growth trends. This will be the Governor's first public appearance where attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly. The conference agenda is:

  • 8:00 am:  Registration Opens
  • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm:
    • Global Economy Perspective presented by Neil Shankar, TD Bank
    • National Economy Perspective presented by Gus Faucher, PNC Bank
    • State Economy Perspective presented by Art Woolf, Assoc. Prof. of Economics, UVM
    • Vermont Futures Project: A Vision for VT's Economy presented by Bill Shouldice, Vermont Teddy Bear
  • 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm:  Luncheon Program:
    • Governor Phil Scott's Vision  for a Stronger Economy
  • 1:30 pm:  Conference Adjourns
Registration for the event is $150 per person, which includes conference admission and lunch. More details and registration are available online

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