Essex Junction Economic Development Conversation with Katie Trautz of Montpelier Alive
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From the organizers:
The City of Essex Junction hosts a second online economic development conversation. Katie Trautz, the Executive Director of Montpelier Alive - one of the oldest and most successful downtown organizations in Vermont - leads the conversation. Katie discusses how downtown organizations work, what they do, and what it means for a municipality to actively support local businesses in this way. The conversation is hosted by Elaine Haney, Essex Junction City Councilor.
This Economic Development Conversation focuses on turning ideas into reality and will provide residents with tangible insights that can be applied in the community. Residents also have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session.
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