March 20 Call (5:30 pm) for Local Business Owners
How to participate
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Access Number: 1-605-472-5353
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Passcode: 779519 #
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You'll be automatically muted when you enter the conference.
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When the Q&A/Comments period begins, you can press *6 to raise your hand to be called on (you may have to then enter '1' to confirm you want to join the question queue). When it's your turn, you'll hear a voice say "You may now ask your question" and you'll automatically be unmuted.
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In advance of the call and after it is completed you can email questions to woodstockvt@outlook.com, and answers will be posted to this page over the next several days. During the call questions submitted in advance will be taken first; live questions will be taken over the phone, time permitting.
Agenda
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Introduction, Instructions and Caveats (Jon Spector, Woodstock EDC)
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Status of VT Legislature and financial impact of the State (Senator Alison Clarkson)
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Policies and Programs implemented or under discussions (Representative Charlie Kimbell)
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Financial Assistance for Small Businesses (Bob Flint, Springfield Regional Development Corporation)
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New EDC Programs for Woodstock Business Owners (Jon Spector, Woodstock EDC)
The meeting will finish no later than 7:30 pm.
Speakers' Notes and Speakers' Documents
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The notes the speakers are using contains some valuable details, and if you missed them or wish to follow along you can do so here
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The memo to which Bob Flint referred in his comments - containing a number of useful links to agencies that can support local businesses - can be found here
Rent Relief
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For Woodstock business owners, if you would like the Economic Development Commission to communicate with your landlord with a rent reduction proposal endorsed by the EDC, please submit your request here
Answers to Emailed Questions
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Answers to emailed questions will appear here.
Speaker Contact Info
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Senator Alison Clarkson (aclarkson@leg.state.vt.us)
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Representative Charlie Kimbell (ckimbell@leg.state.vt.us)
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Bob Flint, Springfield Regional Development Corporation (bobf@springfielddevelopment.org)
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Jon Spector, Woodstock Economic Development Commission (jonathan.spector@gmail.com)
Chamber Contact Info
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Beth Finlayson, Woodstock Chamber (bfinlayson@woodstockvt.com, 802-457-3555)
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Caitlin Christiana, Springfield Regional Chamber (caitlin@springfieldvt.com)
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Carol Lighthall, Okemo Valley Regional Chamber (clighthall@yourplaceinvermont.com, 802-228-5830 or cell:802-591-0500)
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PJ Skehan, Hartford Area Chamber (pjskehan@hartfordvtchamber.com or info@hartfordvtchamber.com)