What: Public Forum on Housing and Economic/Community Development in Rural Franklin County

Where: Richford VT

When: Thursday, October 17, 2019
-5pm - private Legislative delegation/State agency tour at 2 Main St historic building, courtesy of Joe Pollender
-5:30pm - walking tour of downtown
-6pm - public forum at Town Hall in upstairs auditorium
(Parking can be found along the street and in the gravel lot across from the Main St Mill complex)

Purpose: to learn about housing revitalization options and economic development strategies, including grant funding and tax credit opportunities for designated village centers and individuals

Who is welcome? All landlords, property owners, business owners, and other interested parties.

Presenters:
Josh Hanford - Commissioner, Vermont Department of Housing and Economic Development
Caitlin Corkins - Tax Credit & Historic Grants Specialist, Dept of Housing and Economic Development
Patrick Scheld - Community Development Specialist, Dept of Housing and Economic Development
Lisa Ryan - Field Services Representative, Preservation Trust of Vermont
Catherine Dimintruk - Executive Director, Northeastern VT Development Association
Tim Smith - Executive Director, Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation

Additional information will be available from:
Benjamin Doyle - Director of Community and Rural Development, USDA Rural Development
Paul Costello - Executive Director of Vermont Council on Rural Development, USDA Rural Housing Dept
Sarah Waring - VP of Grants and Community Investments, Vermont Community Foundation
The Vermont Housing and Conservation Board

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE OFFERED

Please join us for an informative evening - bring your rural community's questions and needs as we learn how to navigate the process for Richford. Please pass this on to other interested persons in your town. We look forward to a full house!