A way for towns to engage and bring together their residents, set common goals and directions in a neutral and facilitated structure, and access resources that will help them take action on those goals.
Community members from Washington County came together virtually on September 10th from 6:30-8:30pm in 4 breakout groups – arts, entertainment, & recreation; community unity & health; housing & homelessness; rethinking employment & supporting business recovery – to share ideas for equitable economic recovery and renewal actions. Click HERE for Washington County breakout session notes and…
The Coronavirus Pandemic has hit Vermonters and their communities hard. As the summer brings re-openings and a partial restart of the economy, coming together to discuss strategies that accelerate recovery and build ongoing resilience is vital. The Local Solutions and Community Action Team established by Gov Phil Scott invites you to join a virtual forum,…
Community members from Rutland County came together virtually on August 27th from 6:30-8:30pm in 4 breakout groups – business support, workforce development & telecommunications; education & childcare; building community unity & addressing racial inequities; and housing & homelessness – to share ideas for equitable economic recovery and renewal actions. Click HERE for Rutland County breakout session…
The Coronavirus Pandemic has hit Vermonters and their communities hard. As the summer brings re-openings and a partial restart of the economy, coming together to discuss strategies that accelerate recovery and build ongoing resilience is vital. The Local Solutions and Community Action Team established by Gov Phil Scott invites you to join a virtual forum,…
Community members from the Bennington County region came together virtually on August 13th from 6:30-8:30pm in 4 breakout groups – Local food & food security; housing; attracting & welcoming new residents; and childcare & education – to share ideas for equitable economic recovery and renewal actions. Click HERE for Bennington County breakout session notes and…
Community members from Chittenden County came together virtually on July 30th from 6:30-8:30pm in 4 breakout groups – addressing racial inequities, housing, business recovery & workforce progress, childcare & transportation – to share ideas for equitable economic recovery and renewal actions. Click HERE for Chittenden County breakout session notes, survey inputs, and visiting team contact…
Community members from the Windham County region came together virtually on July 23rd from 6:30-8:30pm in 4 breakout groups – childcare & family care; housing; arts, the cultural economy, & regional non-profits; and business & worksforce recovery – to share ideas for equitable economic recovery and renewal actions. Click HERE for Windham County breakout session…
Community members from the Orange County region came together virtually on July 21st from 6:30-8:30pm in 4 breakout groups – supporting Orange County businesses and buying local; addressing housing and homelessness; advancing education & childcare; and overcoming isolation & building community unity – to share ideas for equitable economic recovery and renewal actions. Click HERE…
The COVID-19 Local Support and Community Action Team (LSCAT) of the Governor’s Economic Mitigation and Recovery Task Force, in partnership with regional and local leaders, and with coordination from the Vermont Council on Rural Development, hosted Community Recovery Visits in the 14 counties of Vermont. Folks from across the state joined Recovery Visit Forums in…
Community members from the Franklin County region came together virtually on July 9th from 6:30-8:30pm in 4 breakout sessions – supporting municipalities in recovery; overcoming isolation and building community unity; advancing telecommunications access and affordability; and Supporting Franklin County businesses – to share action ideas and strategies to accelerate COVID-19 equitable economic recovery and renewal.…