On Balance: Land Use and Economic Development in Vermont
Tuesday, October 29th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
39 College St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Join VBSR and Vermont leaders to discuss balanced approaches to land use and economic development at Norwich Solar’s new Greenway Institute campus.
Most Vermonters share a vision for land use in our state that is environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and resilient. And in many ways we’ve been successful in achieving that vision: conserving large tracts of land, building a strong outdoor recreation sector, and fostering a working landscape. Yet access to land – for housing, clean energy production, recreation, and other economic drivers – can be cumbersome.
Join experts from across Vermont who are working toward equitable, environmentally sustainable, and economically sound land use practices that bring a balanced approach to development.
Hosting us for the evening will be VBSR Gold Member Norwich Solar. Norwich Solar is a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) provider of commercial, distributed generation & utility scale PV solar and battery energy storage solutions. Recently, Norwich Solar and the Greenway Institute purchased several former buildings of the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier to revitalize and repurpose for education, workforce development, and sustainability.
This is a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues, make new connections, gain new ideas and inspiration, and have some fun! This event is open to everyone interested in working toward a just, thriving, and transformative economy that works for all people and the planet.
Food & Drinks
Our hosts will provide free appetizers for attendees, including gluten free and vegan options. We will also have a cash bar with offerings from Caledonia Spirits!
Thank you to our hosts!
Our team of experts specializes in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of solar projects from 500kW to 5 MW. The work we do directly benefits New England towns, businesses, affordable housing providers, and nonprofits. We have a deep understanding of the local regulatory environment, and our trusted relationships with utilities, agencies, and reliable subcontractors enable us to deliver projects on time and on budget. We take pride in being a reliable partner in building solar projects for our valued clients.
Thank you to our sponsors!
VEDA is Vermont’s statewide economic development lender with a mission to contribute to Vermont’s economic vitality by providing a broad array of financing programs to businesses that create jobs and help advance Vermont’s public policy goals. Since 1974 VEDA has provided over $2.6 billion in financing assistance to thousands of eligible Vermont entrepreneurs, manufacturers, small businesses, agricultural and forest economy enterprises, and clean energy producers.
Attendee Experience
This event is family-friendly and caretakers of any kind are welcome to attend with your dependents!
All members of New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility are welcome to attend for free.
Free parking is available on site.
Please make note of any accommodation requests when you register.
Are you interested in sponsoring this event? If so, please contact Jeremy Gerber at jeremyg@vbsr.org for details.
Questions? If so, please contact to Molly Rand at mollyr@vbsr.org.