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Thursday, January 23, 2020 - Event Overview:

Recent reports indicate economic trends are moving in a modest upward direction. How does Vermont measure up? Join us at the Vermont Economic Conference to understand national, global and state perspectives on economic trends impacting the year ahead.

This event is attended by more than 300 business people, government officials, non-profit managers, and trade association leaders with a focus on the real estate, finance, and insurance industries. The Vermont Chamber will market this event to our network of small and medium sized businesses throughout the state.

Agenda:

Thursday, January 23, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration/Coffee & Conversation

8:30 am – 8:45 am Welcome

Betsy Bishop, President, Vermont Chamber of Commerce

8:45 am – 8:50 am Gold Sponsor Introduction

Renee Bourget-Place, Office Managing Partner, KPMG - Vermont

8:50 am – 9:45 am State Economic Outlook

Mat Barewicz, Economic & Labor Market Information Chief, Vermont Department of Labor

9:45 am – 9:50 am Gold Sponsor Introduction

John Sutich, Vice President, State Government Affairs, Comcast

10:00 am – 10:55 am New this Year! We will be offering breakout sessions. These will be on a first-come first-served basis.

Families and the Workforce: Intersecting Changes and their Implications

This seminar will outline major demographic shifts confronting New England including the aging and diversification of the population in the context of broader changes to families over the past several decades. It will cover the ways the labor force has changed over a similar time period, and what that means for those who may be struggling to make ends meet. Economic trends will be discussed for different demographic groups and create a discussion of emerging issues facing the region in the coming years.

Presented by: Martybeth Mattingly, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Emerald Ballroom

Understanding the Impact of Changing Demographics and Tax Laws on Financial and Estate Planning

Recent changes in the federal estate tax exemption and the SECURE Act have had a huge impact on financial and estate planning. This presentation will examine these changes as well as the increase in life expectancy for those over age 65 and the projected increases in health care costs. Vermont tax laws also will be analyzed and compared to other jurisdictions. Come learn what you need to know about your financial future.

Presented by: Raymond C. Radigan, Senior Vice President, Head of Private Trust, TD Wealth

Diamond 1

The $6 Billion State Budget: Where Does it Come From and Where Does it Go?

This presentation will focus on the $6 billion state budget and provide details on tax revenue and expenditures. Secretary of Administration Susanne Young, Finance & Management Commissioner Adam Greshin and Tax Commissioner Craig Bolio will present the overall budget picture with emphasis on the major areas of spending. This is your opportunity to ask your questions about economic development or income and property taxes and how it all fits into taxing and spending in Montpelier.

Presented by: Susanne R. Young, Secretary, Agency of Administration; Adam Greshin, Commissioner, Department of Finance and Management; Craig Bolio, Commissioner, Department of Taxes

Diamond 2

11:05 am – 11:10 am Gold Sponsor Introduction

Phil Daniels, Market President, TD Bank

11:10 am – 12:10 pm National Economic Outlook

Gus Faucher, Senior Economist and Vice President, PNC Financial Services Group

12:10 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch and Keynote Speaker: How the Vermont-Québec Trade Relationship Serves an Example for the Nation

Introuduction: Governor Jim Douglas

Keynote: Honorable Jean Charest, former Premier of Québec

2:00 pm Economic Conference Adjourns

Tickets:

Tickets to the Economic Conference are $150 for one or $120 for four or more.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made within 48 hours of purchasing your ticket may be refunded. There will be no refunds after 48 hours.

Online Registration Tips:

Click the "register" button at the top of this page to begin the registration process. The “registration contact” is the person submitting the registration. If you are the registration contact, and you are also attending the event, you will be adding your name twice (once as the registration contact on the first page, and then you will also add your name as one of the event attendees when prompted). Please note, payment is requested at the end of the registration process via credit card only.

Online registration will close on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Photo Release:

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce and its legal representatives and assigns, retain the right and permission to publish, without charge, photographs and video taken during this event. These photographs and videos may be used in publications, including electronic publications, or in audio-visual presentations, commericals, promotional literature, or in other similar ways. In purchasing your event ticket, you agree to the use of your photos.

Questions:

For questions regarding registration or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ariel Bertenshaw, Director of Events, at 802-262-0147 or abertenshaw@vtchamber.com.

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