The Southern Vermont Economic Development Summit is a daylong event that will focus on the key projects and perspectives affecting economic development throughout the Southern Vermont region. Attendees will hear from experts on economic and workforce patterns affecting Vermont in general and Southern Vermont in particular; review innovative responses to emerging issues in community and regional development; and examine the ongoing partnership between planning and development groups in Bennington and Windham counties. Invited guests include the Honorable Phil Scott, Governor, State of Vermont, Dr. Robert Triest, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Secretary Michael Schirling, ACCD, and Kevin Stapleton, Vertont DoL. The day will close with a reception co-hosted by the Young Professionals groups active in Southern Vermont, which will celebrate notable achievements by some of Southern Vermont’s up-and-coming community and business leaders.

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The Summit is a joint effort of the Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC) and the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC)