Economy & Business

Vermont Sudanese Community 03/13/2015

Members of the Sudanese community living in Vermont speak about the proposed sanctions and the possible effects on South Sudan and the peace talks. Panelists are, Akol Aguek, Former Chairman; Ayat Deng, Finance & Women Representative; Peter A. Keny, Sectary; Abraham Maluak Nhial, Chairman; Chol Dhoor, Former Dupty Chairman members of the Sudanese Community living in Vermont.

Lake Champlain Chamber: Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce 03/12/2015

Host Mike Cohen speaks with the Government Affairs Team of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce and GBIC, Cathy Davis, Vice President for Strategy and Public Affairs, and Katie Taylor, Government Affairs Specialist on the work of the Chamber this legislative session and insights into the priorities of it's members. More information at: http://www.vermont.org/chamber

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 03/05/2015

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Preservation Burlington: Burlington Firefighting 02/26/2015

Ron Wanamaker hosts Liisa Reimann, author of 'Burlington Firefighting', discussing the history and development of the Burlington Fire Department. Besides being a local author, Liisa is also a board member of Preservatoin Burlington, serving on the education committee, and is an award winning Dragon Boat champion.

More information on Preservation Burlington - Preservation Burlington.

Burlington Ward 4 and Ward 7 NPA Meeting 02/25/2015

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to empower citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies facilitate communication between the citizens of Burlington and city government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Wards 4 & 7 meet the third Tuesday of the month. Meeting place: Robert E. Miller Community Center 130 Gosse Court.

More on Redistricting: http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/Ward-Redistricting/

Mercy Connections' Women's Small Business Program: Getting Serious: Deciding if Business is Right for You 02/25/2015

Gwen Pokalo, Director of Women's Small Business Program is joined by Mary Johnson, WSBP Getting Serios Instructor. more information: http://wsbp.org

In Transition, In Vermont: CCTA in Transition 02/24/2015

Host Jim Fouts speaks with Karen Walton, CCTA General Manager and Mark Sousa, CCTA Director of Operations/Acting Director of Maintenance on efforts within the organizatoin at improving upon a 'safety culture', 'customer service', and the future directions of the authority.

Congressman Peter Welch: Visits South Burlington to Announce City Center Funding 02/18/2015

Rep. Welch receives an update on South Burlington's City Center project and other development initiatives in the area.

http://www.welch.house.gov

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 02/05/2015

Burlington Ward 4 and Ward 7 NPA Meeting Mayoral Candidate Forum 01/28/2015

Four candidates, Greg Guma, Steve Goodkind, Loyal Ploof and Miro Weinberger, for Burlington Mayor meet at the Ward 4 & 7 neighborhood forum. recorded by CEDO interns for Channel 17.

More on Redistricting: http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/CityCouncil/Ward-Redistricting/

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!