Summit on the Economy
Ideas to Action: Moving the North Country Economy Forward!
Please join us to discuss how the region can capitalize on business and other economic opportunities posed by the anticipated Balsams redevelopment and the region's natural assets. We will look at economic opportunities, our assets and our challenges, ending the day with a plan for action.
Keynote Speaker: Gloria Bruce, Executive Director of Northeast Kingdom Travel & Tourism Association.
Topics to be explored:
- Workforce development and training
- New businesses and entrepreneurship
- Canadian Market
- Regional collaboration and marketing
Event is proudly presented by Citizens for a Vibrant Economy: Regional leaders working together for a vibrant and resilient economy. Committee members include:
| Becky Merrow, Camilla Jane Stewart, Melanie Mathieu, Dottie Uran—Town of Colebrook |
| Dana Bartlett, Colebrook Kiwanis Club |
| Harry Brown, Concerned Citizen |
| Jonathan Brown, Indian Stream Health Center |
| Sue Collins, Greg Placy, Ray Gorman-- Colebrook Selectboard |
| Wayne Frizzell, Mike Daley, Steve Ellis, Jamie Sayen, Bridget Freudenberger, Britni White-- North Country Chamber of Commerce |
| Karen Ladd, The News and Sentinel |
| Larry Rappaport, Coös Delegation |
| Jim Tibbetts, NH Charitable Foundation |
| Lisa Whitaker, Granite Bank |
| Ginette White, Colebrook Academy |
| Benoit Lamontagne, Dept. Resources & Economic Development |
| Roland Proulx, Log Haven Restaurant |
| John Strickland, Brooks Chevrolet/ Aime’s Primative Place; CDDA |
| Elias Rella & Dakota Fogg, CA Grads |
| Sandy Young, NH Trails Bureau |
| Mike Scala, Coos Economic Development Corporation |
| Richard Sargent, Pittsburg Economic Development |
Facilitated by: UNH Cooperative Extension
Supported by:
- Tillotson North Country Foundation
- USDA Rural Development
- North Country Chamber of Commerce
- Town of Colebrook
- North Country Council
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Date and Time
Saturday Feb 20, 2016
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM EST
Location
Colebrook Elementary School (cafeteria)
27 Dumont St., Colebrook, NH 03576
Parking:
Parking will be available in the main parking lot accessed from Route 3 via Colby Street to Dumont Street. Enter the building and go upstairs to the cafeteria. You may also park in the upper parking lot accessed by Route 3. That entrance leads straight to the cafeteria.
Fees/Admission
PLEASE REGISTER to attend by February 16th! Free to attend. Lunch will be provided. Anyone interested in bettering the economy of the North Country is welcome!
Contact Information
603-237-8939
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