House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

 

AGENDA

 

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June 2, 2020 - June 5, 2020

Last Updated 6/5/2020 1:25 PM

 

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

9:00 AM                   Committee  Discussion

COVID Economic Recovery Bill.

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Ted Brady, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development

Doug Farnham, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes

Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes

Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development

Jessica Vintinner, Legislative Director and Principal Assistant, Department of Labor

 

11:00 AM                   Break

 

1:00 PM                   Committee  Discussion

COVID Impact.

Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

Linda Rossi, State Director, VT Small Business Development Center

Lynn Green, Four Chimneys Inn

Michele Kupersmith, Former State Legislator and Program and Outreach Coordinator, Vermont Employee Ownership Center

Matt Cropp, Co-Executive Director, Vermont Employee Ownership Center

 

3:00 PM                   Break

 

3:30 PM                   All House Caucus

 

4:30 PM                   Adjourn

 

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

9:00 AM                   Committee  Discussion

Business Portal.

 

Chris Winters, Deputy Secretary, Secretary of State's Office

Chris Delia, President, Vermont Bankers' Association

 

9:45 AM                   Committee  Discussion

COVID Recovery.

Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation

David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association

Adam Grinold, Executive  Director, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation

Fred Kenney, Executive Director, Addison County Economic Development Corporation

 

10:45 AM                   Break

 

11:00 AM                   FLOOR

 

12:00 PM                   Break

 

2:00 PM                   FLOOR

 

4:00 PM                   Adjourn

 

Thursday, June 4, 2020

9:00 AM                   Committee  Discussion

COVID Impact.

Jim Bradley, President, Home Builders and Remodelers Association

Luke Knapp, Owner, Undercover Tents

Melissa Corbin, Executive Director, Vermont Brewers Association

Morgan Nichols, State Director, Main Street Alliance of VT

Jordan Giaconia, Public Policy Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility

Steve Wright, President & General Manager, Jay Peak Resort

Talena Companion, Owner, Premier Entertainment and Events

Perry Armstrong, Owner and President, Vermont Tent and Events Industry

Lindsey Leichthammer, President, Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals

 

11:00 AM                   Break

 

12:30 PM                   Committee  Discussion

Markup of COVID Economic Recovery Bill.

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

 

2:30 PM                   Adjourn

 

Friday, June 5, 2020

10:00 AM                   FLOOR

 

12:00 PM                   Break

 

2:30 PM                   Committee  Discussion

Mark-up COVID Economic Recovery Bill.

David Hall, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation

David Snedeker, Executive Director, Northeastern Vermont Development Association

Craig Bolio, Commissioner, VT Department of Taxes

Douglas Farnham, Director of Policy and Tax Department Economist, Department of Taxes

Joan Goldstein, Commissioner, Department of Economic Development

 

4:00 PM                   Adjourn

 

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