Stowe legislator Heidi Scheuermann and Lt. Gov. Phil Scott hope the Legislature will have an economic focus in the coming year, and have organized the Vermont Economy Pitch — Priority 1 on Day One for Jan. 7 in Montpelier.
All legislators have been invited to attend the Economy Pitch at Capitol Plaza, where representatives from Vermont businesses will make five-minute pitches about the economy from their perspective — where things stand now, opportunities for the state, and challenges that need to be addressed.
“It is critical we send the right message immediately out of the gate … that improving our state’s economy is priority No. 1,” Scott said. “For years I have argued for a laser-like focus on our economy, and this event will help make that a reality.”
“We founded Vision to Action Vermont to ensure that the health of our state’s economy was at the top of the legislative agenda come January,” Scheuermann said. “Members of the Vermont House and Senate are anxious to come together and work on economic issues for our state, and this pitch event will provide some insight into how exactly to do that.”
“Vermont is a great place to live, work and raise a family, and those who choose to do business here know that well,” Scott said. “But we have challenges that have to be addressed in order to ensure our businesses and their employees succeed and prosper.”
The pitch session runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and a reception runs from 5:30 to 7. Among the participants will be the Vermont and Lake Champlain Chambers of Commerce, Vermont Technology Alliance, Vermont Retail and Grocers’ Association, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Associated Industries of Vermont, FreshTracks Capital, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Associated General Contractors, Vermont Ski Areas Association and Vermont Association of Realtors.
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