Vermont Chamber of Commerce Economic Conference
Over the last two years, Vermont's business community innovated to adapt to new requirements and expectations. Businesses are still being impacted by pandemic-related restrictions, economic factors, and concerns - and now face a labor shortage that spans across every industry.
Attend the Vermont Chamber's 2022 Economic Conference to learn about the national and state economic trends facing Vermont businesses for 2022 while also hearing how Vermont can become an economic leader by welcoming all, supporting and growing our diverse communities, and leaning into our state's strengths.
TWO-DAY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE - JANUARY 25 - 26, 2022
Agenda
Please note the Vermont Economic Conference will be held virtually over Zoom at no cost.
JANUARY 25
8:30 am – 9:45 am
National Economic Trends: Labor, Inflation, and the Supply Chain
Gus Faucher, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, PNC Bank
Moderated by Phil Daniels, Vermont Market President, TD Bank
10:00 am – 11:15 am
How Diverse is Your Universe? Recruiting Strategies to Build a Diverse Workforce
Kuma Roberts, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of Arrowhead Consulting
Moderated by Al Wakefield, Retired President of Wakefield Global LLC
JANUARY 26
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Supporting BIPOC Businesses and Vermont Professionals of Color
Tinotendo Charles Rutanhira, Co-Founder of Vermont Professionals of Color
Leslie McCrorey Wells, Co-Owner of Pizzeria Verità, Trattoria Delia, and Sotto Enoteca
Gary Scott, Vice President of Hospital Services, UVM Medical Center
Moderated by Willie Docto, Co-Owner of Moose Meadow Lodge
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Where Did Vermont's Workforce Go?
Mat Barewicz, Chief Economist, Vermont Department of Labor
Moderated by Renee Bourget-Place, Partner, KPMG LLP