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

Friday, April 8, 2011

9:00 AM

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

Gusto's Bar & Restaurant
(Liquor License Matter)

• John Valsangiacomo, Attorney, Barre
• Jean Gosselin, Owner, Gusto's Bar & Restaurant
• Andy Thibault, Investigator, Department of Liquor Control

9:15 AM

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

Auctioneers & Tax Assessment

• Gary McQuesten, Attorney, Valsangiacomo, Detora, & McQuesten, PC
• Ron Wright, Owner, Wright Auctions
• Molly Bachman, General Counsel, Department of Taxes
• Richard Woodard, Owner, Sir Richards Enterprises
• Warren Earle, Owner, Lamoille Valley Auction Service
• Barbara Woodard, Waterbury Center
• Reg Lussier, Auctioneer, Kirby

10:00 AM

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

Proposed Provisions for Local Purchasing

• Andrea Cohen, Executive Director, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility
• Dan Barlow, Policy Manager, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility

11:00 AM

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

Committee Discussion