Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs (Room 27)

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

9:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

Comments on proposed provisions in bill:
(1) Reconvening Technical Working Group in ACCD
(2) Private Activity Bond Allocation
(3) Vermont Training Program, JFO Study

• Doug Hoffer, Independent Policy Analyst
• Susan Mesner, Economist, Department of Taxes
• Steve Gold, Consultant, JFO
• Matt Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Vermont Department of Labor

10:00 AM

H.287 - An act relating to job creation, economic development, and buy local agriculture

ISO 9000 - Certification Process for Small Businesses

• Bob Zider, Director, VT. Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC)
• Brian Werneke, Professional Manufacturing Advisor, VT. Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC)

5:00 PM

S.78 - An act relating to the advancement of cellular, broadband and other technology infrastructure in Vermont

Review & Comments on Proposed Amendments from the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

• Aaron Adler, Legislative Counsel
• Charles Storrow, Lobbyist, AT&T
• Warren Coleman, Lobbyist, Verizon Wireless
• Jim Porter, Staff Attorney, Department of Public Service