Vermont Business Magazine With the election over, it is time to contemplate the consequences of our political actions. At the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC), keynote speakers Matt Dickinson and Peter Matthews of Middlebury College discussed the political and economic impact of the recent elections on our state and nation. They focused on the impact of populism, the distrust of institutions and the role of the media. Matt Dickinson is a Professor of Political Science and Peter Matthews is a Professor of Economics at the College.
The following board members were unanimously elected effective January 1, 2017: 1-Year Term: John Kiernan, Otter Creek Engineering; Stephanie Pope, Agri-Mark. 1st Three Year Term: Matthew Curran, Middlebury College; Sarah (Sas) Stewart, Stonecutter Spirits. 2nd Three Year Term: Mark Bellinger, United Technologies Aerospace Systems.
The following outgoing board members were recognized and thanked for their service: Jodi Girard, Agri-Mark, Board Vice President; Paul Ralston, Vermont Coffee Company; Harvey Smith, Smith Family Farm & Meats.
Highlights of the meeting will also be broadcast on MCTV (Middlebury Community Television). For a video of the meeting, go to: http://wp.me/p75KUB-mw.
Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) is the resource for navigating the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Addison County, VT. ACEDC works with businesses in all stages of growth, from pre-venture start-ups to established companies and global corporations, to help them create and retain good paying jobs. Since 1993, ACEDC has loaned over $4 million to dozens of local businesses, creating or retaining more than 1300 jobs in Addison County. ACEDC is an equal opportunity lender. Visit us online at www.addisoncountyedc.org.