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Regional Economic Development Strategies Discussion

Regional Economic Development Strategies Discussion. Bennington County Economic Development Efforts June 14, 2012. BCRC’s Goals for Tonight. 1. Foster regional relationships Create/Enhance Connections Overcome geo-political hurdles EDA-DR Grant – Windham/Bennington Submitted June 11

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Regional Economic Development Strategies Discussion

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  1. Regional Economic Development Strategies Discussion Bennington County Economic Development Efforts June 14, 2012

  2. BCRC’s Goals for Tonight • 1. Foster regional relationships • Create/Enhance Connections • Overcome geo-political hurdles • EDA-DR Grant – Windham/Bennington • Submitted June 11 • Goals: • Build Capacity for Recovery (Business Resource Centers) • Enhance Southern VT Branding and Marketing • Support for Downtowns and Village Centers • Commercial Kitchen Example

  3. BCRC’s Goals for Tonight • 2. Generate enthusiasm for development of a Bennington Regional Economic Development Strategy • Berkshire and Windham are great examples • Last Bennington County Plan - 2004

  4. Current Efforts/Discussions • Peru • Village Center Economic Development Plan • Bennington • Bennington Economic Development Strategy • BCRC & Mullin Associates

  5. Bennington Economic Development Strategy Timeline

  6. Bennington Economic Development Task Force • Communication and Coordination Group • Participants • Town, Chamber, Downtown Organization, RDC, RPC, WIB, Young Professionals, Local Legislators • Monthly Group Meeting + Sub-Committees • Marketing & Promotion • Tools & Resources • Legislative/Government • Special Initiatives • Workforce & Education • Housing • Employer Retention & Recruitment

  7. Questions, Comments, Next Steps • Where do we go from here? • Future Meeting Date? • Include Franklin County? • General Q&A

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