The 2023 Vermont Development Conference Charts a Path Forward for Sustainable Development
Vermont Business Magazine White + Burke Real Estate Advisors, a leading Vermont-based commercial real estate firm, will host the 9th Annual Vermont Development Conference on November 8, 2023 at the Hilton Waterfront Hotel in Burlington. The conference brings together development professionals across the industry and provides an opportunity to discuss emerging trends, policy and permitting, and best practices.
The 2023 Vermont Development Conference promises a day of informative sessions and networking opportunities. The conference kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with the keynote session "Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2024," featuring Onay Payne of Manulife Investment Management and David Williams of Lafayette Square. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the national real estate landscape and its intersection with socioeconomic mobility.
The day's agenda is packed with thought-provoking sessions, including "Who Is Vermont for? Equity and Economic Considerations for Vermont’s Future," "Adequate Housing, Where Art Thou?," and "A New Era for Vermont’s Development—Engaging in Comprehensive Act 250 Reform." These sessions aim to address pressing issues in Vermont's development landscape and encourage discussion and collaboration among attendees. There will be a "Speed Networking" session for professionals to engage in quick one-on-one meetings, expanding their network. The conference will conclude with a discussion led by Kevin Stapleton of the Vermont Department of Labor, focusing on "The Evolving Economy: How the Pandemic changed Vermont’s Labor Force (And How It Didn’t)."
“The Vermont Development Conference is the only time industry professionals in our state come together in one place to discuss the challenges and opportunities of development in Vermont,” David White, president and founder of White + Burke said. “I look forward to deepening connections with fellow development professionals and working together to discuss development practices that strengthen the future of our communities.”
Fifteen Vermont businesses are sponsoring the 9th Annual Vermont Development Conference: Downs Rachlin Martin, PC Construction, Vermont Construction, M&T Bank, VHB, Northfield Savings Bank, Burlington Telecom Business Services, O’Brien Brothers, ReArch Company, Pomerleau Real Estate, Gravel & Shea, New England Federal Credit Union, Community Bank, Vermont Business Magazine and TD Bank.
To learn more about the Vermont Development Conference or to register, visit: https://whiteandburke.com/events/vt-development-conference/
About White + Burke Real Estate Advisors
Founded by David G. White in 1990, White + Burke has focused for over 30 years on providing Vermont cities, towns, institutions, and businesses specialized real estate advisory and brokerage services. White + Burke functions as a client’s outsourced real estate department with a suite of services that includes project management, development feasibility analysis, financial analysis, financial packaging, permitting, asset management, economic development, and public-private partnerships.
Source: BURLINGTON, Vt. — October 23, 2023 — White + Burke Real Estate Advisors
