House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (Room 35)

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

9:00 AM

H.143 - An act relating to consumer protections related to the towing and storage of vehicles

Introduction

• Representative Barbara Rachelson, Sponsor

9:45 AM

FY25 Budget

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

• Elise Brunelle, Executive Director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra

10:00 AM

Break

10:15 AM

FY25 Budget

Better Places Program, Downtown Tax Credits, and Regional Development Corporations

• Chris Cochran, Director of Community Planning Revitalization, Department of Housing and Community Development
• Richard Amore, Planning & Outreach Manager, Department of Housing & Community Development, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
• Caitlin Corkins, Tax Credit and Grants Coordinator, Department of Housing and Community Development
• Bob Flint, Executive Director, Springfield Regional Development Corporation
• Andy Julow, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Corporation
• Melissa Bounty, Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation

11:40 AM

FY25 Budget

Department of Tourism and Marketing

• Heather Pelham, Commissioner, Department of Tourism & Marketing

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition

• Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations, Champlain Housing Trust
• Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing Trust
• Mary Cohen, Executive Director, Housing Trust of Rutland County
• Camilla Rainville, Representative, Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association

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Break

1:50 PM

FY25 Budget

Vermont State Colleges

• Drake Turner, Director of External and Governmental Affairs, Vermont State Colleges System
• Sharron Scott, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Vermont State Colleges System

3:00 PM

House Floor

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Adjourn