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Annual Meeting
Renewable Energy 2015 (RE 2015) is Vermont’s annual convention bringing together key players in the renewables sector. This year’s conference, slated for October 8 & 9, highlights current energy challenges, Vermont’s leadership role in the energy industry, and the steps needed to implement an integrated energy infrastructure.
Nationwide and here in Vermont, the closure of coal and nuclear facilities, concerns around “fracked” gas, and instability in oil-rich regions are driving markets to implement renewable energy and efficiency-based solutions to address our increasing energy demands. RE 2015 is bringing together leaders and experts from throughout the region to address the challenges and opportunities ahead.
For more information, go to: https://www.revconference.org/
Investing in the New Economy: Investments for the Sake of Climate and Community
At this public, half-day symposium participants will consider practical investment strategies as presented by the White River Investment Club, the Vermont Community Loan Fund, the Vermont Food Investor Network and other leaders in the field. A panel of speakers featuring Gus Speth, noted environmentalist and founder of the New Economy Law Center at Vermont Law School, will frame the need for transformative action, with other presenters available to answer questions and point to viable options to accommodate portfolios of all sizes. The symposium is also a chance to talk about a fossil-fuel free “new economy” and set a framework for local farm and food system investment opportunities.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015; 2:00 – 6:30 p.m., Chase Center at the Vermont Law School, 164 Chelsea St, South Royalton.
Open to anyone who interested in putting their money where their heart is. $10 suggested registration. Light refreshments served, cash bar. Inquiries, please contact: Chris Wood at [email protected].
Register on the Eventbrite page.
Organized by BALE (Building a Local Economy), Donella Meadows Institute, Clean Yield Asset Management and Slow Money Vermont. Sponsors include Two Rivers Ottauquechee Regional Commission, Vermont Law School, Vermont Community Loan Fund, Sustainable Woodstock, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, and King Arthur Flour
This is part of TRORC’s economic development efforts for our region.
The Executive Committee agenda can be found here: Executive Committee Agenda 10-14-15
This seminar will offer usable perspectives on providing housing choices, transportation options, and employment opportunities for a range of people at different levels of income; and on building economically vibrant, inclusive communities in Vermont.
Thriving communities welcome a mix of people, regardless of race or ethnicity, and they embrace diversity. These communities include younger and older people, people with different abilities and people with children, families with rising incomes and families on fixed incomes. They promote a mix of land uses and building types, creating opportunities for economic growth, essential services, stable businesses, agriculture, and tourism.
The seminar is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the statewide Thriving Communities* campaign.
We hope to engage both policymakers and interested citizens in this discussion concerning the future potential of your towns and neighborhoods.
For more information, go to: www.thrivingcommunitiesvt.org
2015 PREPAREDNESS CONFERENCE OCTOBER 19-21 AT JAY PEAK RESORT
The 2015 Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference will be held on October 19-21 at the Hotel Jay Conference Center at Jay Peak Resort.
The goal of the conference is to provide participants with best practices, lessons learned, practical application of concepts, innovative technology practice, and to advance partnerships in emergency response among communities and the state. There is no cost for the conference.
Questions about the conference can be directed to Richard Cogliano at [email protected] or 802-241-5097.
For registration assistance contact JoAnne Huie at [email protected] or 336-802-1800.
Register here.
The next regional Road Foreman meeting will take place in Ludlow on October 20th from 9:30am to 11:30am. All road foremans should attend as main topics include paving contracts and annual financial plans.
Please view the flyer here for more information.
This six-parts series is designed to develop skills and effectiveness for supervisors, managers, and team leaders. Classes combine group discussions, case studies, and activities to deliver training objectives. Each unit approximately three and a half hours and meets weekly, allowing time to reflect and apply new skills in the work environment.
View the flyer here.
For a copy of the meeting agenda, click here: TRORC Board Meeting Agenda 10-28-15
This six-parts series is designed to develop skills and effectiveness for supervisors, managers, and team leaders. Classes combine group discussions, case studies, and activities to deliver training objectives. Each unit approximately three and a half hours and meets weekly, allowing time to reflect and apply new skills in the work environment.
View the flyer here.
The Forest Service Northeastern Area will be hosting a webinar featuring the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Data Dashboard on Wednesday, November 4th, from 11:00 AM – noon (EST), presented by Scott Pugh (USFS Northern Research Station, FIA). Please feel free to share this announcement with others in your agency and beyond:
Using Tableau Business Analytics software, the folks at FIA have created Dashboards that allow users to more easily access, explore, and visualize FIA data and findings. The visual (a picture is worth a thousand words) and interactive nature of Dashboards provides a depth of delivery that cannot be matched by current hard copy or pdf publications. The Dashboard can deliver data similar to that in FIA’s typical annual pdf reports, but with far more depth and customizability. Join us for this webinar as we take the Data Dashboard for a test drive!
Connection Information:
Ø Connect to the Adobe Connect web meeting: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/na/
- Keep “Enter as a Guest” selected
- Type your name into the “name” box
- Click “Enter Room”
Ø For audio: dial in to the teleconference: 888-844-9904; access code: 390 9636
Although it would be best to connect from a computer with a hard-wired connection (not wireless), you can join from certain mobile devices with the free Adobe Connect Mobile app (iPad or iPhone—download from the iTunes store: iTunes App; Android devices—download from Google Play: Android App).
Webinar Accessibility Features:
- Live captions will be provided (within the Adobe Connect meeting room). If you need captions, please make sure to connect from a computer (not a mobile device).
- Keyboard Commands provide accessibility to Adobe Connect. Some important commands include:
Ctrl + F6 Move focus from pod to pod in the meeting room (if connecting from a Mac, use the “Command” key instead of “Ctrl”)
Tab Access different options within a specific pod.
Use your screen reader “read all” command (Insert + down arrow in JAWS) to read PowerPoint files shared in the meeting room.
- If you have any additional special access needs, please contact Sherri Wormstead at [email protected] or 603-868-7737.
Need Help? If you need help connecting to the web meeting, contact Adobe Connect at 800-422-3623.