Economy & Business

Organic Money 10/10/2012

This film is by artist/activist Emily Peyton describes methods for democratic involvement in the monetary system. It was shot primarily in Vermont and Massachusetts. Emily Peyton continues her work to educate and lead. She joins the political arena to support the banking bills that have been proposed since she ran on this issue in 2010, and as well, to reintroduce industrial hemp agriculture. For more information, visit her website www.emilypeyton.org.

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 10/04/2012

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.

Common Good Vermont: Vermont Community Foundation: Small and Inspiring Grants 10/03/2012

Jen Peterson, Vice President for Community Grantmaking for the Vermont Community Foundation provides an update on the VCF's Small and Inspiring Grant program along with Dan Hock who runs the Bike Recycle Vermont program of LocalMotion.

Lake Champlain Chamber: Chamber University 09/28/2012

Cari Kelly, Director of Leadership Development and Work Force Education, shares insights into the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber University.
Chamber University is a secure, private social network that uses education to expand and support the educational and human resource needs of the business community.

For More information cari@vermont.org lcrcc.globalclassroom.us For more on Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce - www.vermont.org

Burlington Wards 4 & 7 NPA Meeting 09/26/2012

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.

Burlington Ward 5 NPA Meeting 09/20/2012

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. Ward5 meet Department of Public Works Building, 645 Pine Street.

On the Waterfront: Dress for Success 09/19/2012

Host Melinda Moulton speaks with 'Dress for Success' Burlington affiliates. The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. More info: www.dressforsuccess.org burlington@dressforsuccess.org 802-316-1026

Governor Peter Shumlin: Weekly Press Conference 09/18/2012

Gov. Peter Shumlin holds his weekly press conference at the Burlington International Airport announcing the 2nd year of expanded winter/ski service with Porter Airlines direct flights to Toronto, North america's fastest growing city. Joining the Governor for this announcement: Burlington Mayor, Miro Weinberger, Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lawrence Miller, Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Megan Smith and Vermont Ski Areas Association President Parker Riehle.

Other topics discussed at the press conference include: State Police Sgt. Deeghan's case; Transparency on Gov. Shumlin's 'tweets'; Governor Debates

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting 09/06/2012

Common Good Vermont: Core Capacity Assessment Tool for Vermont Nonprofits 09/05/2012

Lizann Peyton details the benefits and workings of the Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT) for Vermont nonprofits that want to assess their capacity and improve their effectiveness.

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!