| WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT? ANYONEwho has haddifficulty finding affordable housing, who owns a business, who wants to increase business and work opportunities, AND who wants to LIVE and WORK in Mt Washington Valley! |
|
|
Small Towns, Big Ideas
Staking Our Claim To Secure a Strong Housing & Economic Future |
|
|
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Optional Lunch & Networking: 11:30 – 12:30 PM
Sessions: 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Red Jacket Mountain View Resort
North Conway, NH
This exciting Summit brings together housing professionals and advocates to examine key policy and issues and develop a strategic action plan. It will feature expert panelists that are intended to shine a light on the perspectives and concerns regarding affordable housing among local business owners, builders, and housing authorities.
This discussion will provide a platform for strategic dialogue related to the current economic impacts and future growth of our business communities. Business leaders, economic developers, state officials and specialists will share ideas, practical knowledge and experiences for further development and improvements in Mount Washington Valley and other rural areas throughout the state.
|
|
SESSION 1: HOUSING
Stu Arnett, CEO Arnett Development Group, Concord, NH
Perspective of current workforce housing trends and those trends relates to a sustainable economy
Ken Libby, Owner/Broker, Stowe Area Realty LLC,
Former Selectman and Police Chief Stowe, VT
How to message appropriately to help a community see the need to create more affordable housing for its workforce
Chris Davies, Developer, Great Bridge Properties, Portsmouth, NH
How a developer gains local support for workforce housing when it is diversifying an existing neighborhood.
SESSION 2: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Taylor Caswell, Commissioner, Department of Business & Economic Affairs
Commissioner Caswell will share his insights and vision for New Hampshire’s new department, Business and Economic Affairs, created to provide a more dynamic environment for economic development
Ross Gittell, Chancellor, Community College System of New Hampshire
Dean Christon, Executive Director, NH Housing Finance Authority
James Key-Wallace, Executive Director, NH Business Finance Authority
Panelists will engage in a high level discussion about the newly formed Council of Advisors and what their organizations role is in the future of New Hampshire
Detailed event agenda and speakers bios will be available on our website |
|
|
Optional lunch 11:30 – 12:30 PM will be provided.
Limited Seating. Please register to secure your seat.
|
|
|
|
