TRORC will be presenting information about Vermont’s Designation Programs with a focus on changes to the programs as a result of Act 59.  We will also introduce the newest member of Vermont’s Designation Program – the Neighborhood Development Area.

The Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council, Vermont Police Academy presents, Introduction to Incident Command System ~ ICS 100

For full course announcement and registration forms please visit the Criminal Justice Training Council website (https://vcjtc.vermont.gov/training/current_courses) or the DEMHS website (https://vem.vermont.gov/event).  Registration forms should be emailed to me at [email protected]. Typed ‘signatures’ are acceptable on the registration form.  You can also find additional course announcements at the websites above.

A Free Public Forum for Information Sharing, Collaboration and Solutions

Monday, April 28, 2014

5:30 pm – Registration and a light dinner will be provided

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Forum

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH Auditorium E; Enter through main entrance and follow signs.

There is still room available to register.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/UVAW-Apr2014

Description: The time is right to join the conversation about new approaches to strengthening economic development and focusing efforts toward more locally-lead, regional efforts. The East Central Vermont Economic Development District will be hosting a presentation and workshop that will focus on a more localized and resilient economy, an economy that keeps dollars local and makes communities stronger and more resilient; even in the face of energy, climate and economic shocks.

Presenter: Erik Pages, President of EntreWorks Consulting, an economic development consulting and policy development firm focused on helping communities and organizations achieve their entrepreneurial potential. In this role, he has led projects in more than 40 U.S. states and in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.  EntreWorks Consulting specializes in helping small cities and rural communities improve their capacities to support local innovators and entrepreneurs, and to nurture new drivers of local wealth creation.

Registration is required and space is limited. RSVP by Wednesday, May 14 if you would like to attend by sending an email to Loralee Morrow at [email protected].

New Approaches to Building Communities is our first workshop under the newly designated Economic Development District and is also being sponsored by the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation and the HUD-funded Regional Plan for Sustainable Development.

2014 Shoreland Trainings Workshop Outline: Understanding the Vegetative Management Practices; Field Techniques for Measuring Slope, Percent Cleared and Impervious Areas, and Mean Water Level; Review of Shoreland Projects – Exemptions, and Registrations and Permits Required.

Join the Vermont Environmental Consortium and Vermont Technical College for their conference discussing various components of the carbon cycle, including Big Bertha (VTC’s biodigester), the campus carbon footprint/food systems, and other renewable and sustainable practices conducted on site. The day will include site tours, and discussions for building more carbon conscious communities.

Join Vermont Housing Finance Agency and other sponsors, including TRORC, in forums on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Vermont’s housing markets. This is an exceptional opportunity to network and hear presentations with other housing financers, advocates, developers, planners, tenants, and others. Registration is open until October 31st, and includes lunch, on-site parking, a reception, and access to all exhibits and workshops.

Associated Industries of Vermont will host a special seminar focusing on key environmental and regulatory issues, with presentations and Q&A with private and public sector experts.  For information on planned topics, an updated agenda, and access to both a printable and an online registration form, please visit the AIVT website, www.aivt.org.