Everyone's Economic Opportunity in Climate Action
THURSDAY IN MANCHESTER:
October 19, 2017
6-8 PM
Northshire Books, 4869 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT
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Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and the Vermont Natural Resources Council for an interactive and informative panel focusing on the economic opportunities for Vermont in combating climate change. Hear from a respected Vermont business owner, a low income advocate, and legislators about the kind of equitable and exciting opportunities climate action provides.
A response to the pressing environmental challenge of climate change is urgently needed. It also presents one of the biggest economic development opportunities Vermont and the world have ever seen - if equitable and done right.
Panelists will frame the current context of climate action in Vermont and outline the policy responses they are working to advance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, grow our economy and ensure all Vermonters benefit from the transition off of fossil fuels.
Attendees can offer input, ask questions and find out meaningful ways to engage.The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. To RSVP, submit a question for the panelists in advance, or find more information, click here.
Panelists:
Rep. Martin LaLonde (South Burlington)
Karen Lafayette, Vermont Low Income Advocacy Council
Ashley Orgain, Seventh Generation
Rep. Diana Gonzalez (Burlington, Winooski)
Rep. Mary Sullivan (Burlington)
Sen. Chris Pearson (Chittenden County)
Moderated by Daniel Barlow, VBSR Public Policy Manager
Opening comments from Melinda Moulton,
CEO of Main Street Landing
Can't make this? Join us at one of the next two events:
Manchester - October 19, Northshire Bookstore
Middlebury - October 30, Danforth Pewter
Previous events have been held in Norwich and Brattleboro.
Follow the conversation at #ActOnClimateVT
Burlington: More information and Registration
Save the Date!
Upcoming VBSR Events
10/16 Everyone's Economic Opportunity in Climate Action (Burlington)
10/19 Everyone's Economic Opportunity in Climate Action (Manchester)
10/24 VBSR Networking Get-Together Hosted by Black River Produce (Springfield)
10/30 Everyone's Economic Opportunity in Climate Action (Middlebury)
11/7 Creating Irresistible Companies (Killington)
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