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Task force examines state funding options for convention centers and other convening infrastructure
Summary
Hello Burlington and industry witnesses told the Commerce & Economic Development Committee a task force is studying funding mechanisms because municipalities cannot finance large convention facilities; the group is weighing capital funding models and regional operating approaches.
A representative of Hello Burlington briefed the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee on the convention center task force’s work during the April 8 session.
The presenter told lawmakers the task force has separated conversations about convention centers and performing arts venues and is examining funding mechanisms that could work in Vermont, where counties have limited governance tools. "No municipality in the state of Vermont is gonna be able to pay for that kind…
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