2015 BBA Business Summit - January 14, 2015
Housing and its Link to our Economic Future
The Burlington Business Association is pleased to
announce their 2015 Business Summit will take place on Wednesday, January 14th
from 7:30 - 11:00 AM at the Hilton Burlington (60 Battery Street, Burlington, VT 05401).
The Business Summit is a morning event filled with panel presentations and breakout
discussions all relating to the “Housing Affordability Crisis” in the Burlington area,
motivating businesses and thought leaders to support change in that area. While
Burlington’s business community is growing and thriving, the local housing market has
presented challenges with recruiting employees, retaining professionals and growing
the economy. This year’s Annual Business Summit seeks to address this housing
challenge head-on to help ensure that the area continues to prosper.
The summit will begin with a series of short presentations, following the Ignite style,
followed by a block of time dedicated to breakout discussions and brainstorming.
Confirmed speakers include:
• Mark Brooks, Allen & Brooks - Research leaders on housing market trends
• Erik Hoekstra, Redstone - Burlington Housing and Real Estate Developer
• Mayor Miro Weinberger and Brian Lowe
• Tom Hier, Biddison/Hier Consulting - Student Housing
• Steve Lipkin, Lipkin Investment Properties & Coldwell Banker Hickok &
Boardman Realty
• Amy Demetrowitz, Champlain Housing Trust
• Julie Simonelli,
Burton Snowboards, the Recruiting Challenge
Business leaders throughout the Greater Burlington area are encouraged to attend.
Registration is $50 for non-BBA members, $30 for BBA members. Please visit the
BBA’s website, www.bbavt.org, to learn more and register for this event.
The program will begin at 7:30 a.m. with registration and a networking breakfast.
Parking is available in city garages with the first two hours free.
Please visit burlingtonbusinessassociation.com to register for the event, or call 802-863-
1175. You can also email Stacie Sullivan at [email protected] with questions.
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