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March 16, 2022
This is your BBA Brief, a quick look at issues on the horizon for Team BBA.
We'll give a lowdown of issues of importance to you and your business that we're watching this week. Join the discussion or rest easy knowing we're on the case advocating for our members and a vibrant Burlington.
Happy St Patrick's Day,
-CH
Cocktails with Kelly
Cocktails with Kelly is a new casual monthly social BBA program.
Join us for a cocktail, catch up on BBA and BTV news, and chat with fellow business community friends. Cheers to the return to in-person events!
The $1.5T FY22 Federal Omnibus Appropriations bill was signed into law by President Biden yesterday.
Sen. Leahy has listed more than $167 million in funding for specific Vermont projects. Some major funding that will be of interest to members includes:
Church Street Marketplace Pedestrian Improvements – $1 million
Lake Champlain Basin environmental infrastructure and habitat restoration projects –$5.25 million
M&T Bank received final regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve to acquire People's United on March 4th. The merger will now close on April 1. People’s United Bank’s 20 branches in VT hold 26% of deposits in the state.
Emergency Shelter Pods Downtown
The BBA is closely following the proposal to build a low barrier 'temporary' shelter pod community at the city parking lot on Elmwood Ave. The proposal calls for 30 pods, showers and bathrooms, a community space, and offices for those managing the site. We will share updates on this plan with members as the proposal works its way through the public process.
We encourage those with concerns to join our Downtown Action Group. The group next meets Tuesday, March 29 at 9:30. Reach out to Colin to join DAG’s email list.
Join A BBA Committee
The BBA’s committees provide a forum for discussion and action based on the needs of the business community. Committees are open to all members. Let us know if you'd like to learn more.
Waterfront Action Group - meets the second Thursday of each month at 8am
Downtown Action Group - meets the last Tuesday of each month at 9:30am
Programs Committee - meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4pm
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