House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

8:30 AM

H.254 - An act relating to the Vermont business reinvestment act

Section 3; economic development ideas and initiatives

• Jo Bradley, Director, Vermont Economic Development Authority
• Representative Heidi E. Scheuermann, Sponsor
• Jeb Spaulding, Treasurer, State of Vermont

10:30 AM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

• David Hall, Office of Legislative Council

2:30 PM

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Committee Discussion

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

H.313 - An act relating to near-term and long-term economic development

Open Mic Session for Businesses in Vermont - Room 11; workers' compensation; unemployment insurance

• William Stenger, Jay Peak Resort, Jay, VT
• Chet Greenwood, Ethan Allen
• Peter Farber, Barre Partnership
• Tim Shea, Vermont Convention Bureau
• Paul Hutchins, Rock of Ages, Barre, VT
• Richard Feeser, Superior Technical Ceramics, St. Albans, VT
• Susan Noyes, Northern Gas Transport, Lyndonville, VT
• Jim Walsh, Executive Director, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
• Gregory Edwards, Stantec
• Michael Rainville, Maple Landmark, Middlebury, VT
• Pauline Harris, Harris Plumbing and Heating
• Michael Howe, You Diligence, Montpelier, VT
• Chuck Baraw, Stoweflake Mountain Resort, Stowe
• Paul Carroccio, TPW Management
• William Thrialkill, Advanced Illumination, Rochester, VT
• Jim Eckhardt, Sensor Security, Rutland, VT
• Patrick Martell, Newport, VT
• Lawrence Keyes, Microdesign, Colchester, VT
• Jonathan Rutstein, Bread and Chocolate, Inc.
• DeWayne Bush, Falls General Store
• Norman Lash, Sofas 'n More, Rutland, VT
• Fuad Ndibalema, Samosaman Natural Foods, Barre, VT