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Conference - October 2, 2008
Published September 3, 2008Choices for Vermont: Rebuilding the Foundation of Prosperity
Co-sponsored by Voices for Vermont’s Children and Public Assets Institute
When we talk about economic development—growth of businesses, jobs, real estate values, income, and tax revenue—we usually assume it will produce secure, fulfilling lives for everyone. But that’s not always true. Economic development does bring wealth to the state. But it can also bring pollution and sprawl or drive out good-paying jobs and affordable housing.
Economic development, in other words, is not the same as prosperity.
How can we balance the need to produce wealth through private enterprise with the imperative to maintain the public structures—from schools to roads to government institutions—that ensure both Vermonters’ quality of life and a healthy business climate? How can we be sure that the benefits of economic development are shared and its burdens do not fall disproportionately on working and low-income people? How can citizens engage in crucial decision-making about Vermont’s future and thrive in a sustainable economy?
This year’s conference, Choices for Vermont: Rebuilding the Foundation of Prosperity, will explore a new vision for shared prosperity.
View the full conference brochure.
Register early and join us for a stimulating day of presentations and workshops.
David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and author of Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (and Stick You With The Bill), will give the conference luncheon address as well as a public reading and book signing the evening before.
David Cay Johnston reading and book signing:
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Montpelier City Hall
This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please register early.
Conference:
Thursday, October 2, 2008, 8:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Capitol Plaza, Montpelier, VT
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 25th
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