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Commission advances plans for a late‑fall Build & Design Fair to connect residents with trades and apprenticeships
Summary
The commission discussed a late‑fall Build & Design Fair focused on trades awareness, professional networking, keynote speakers and an expo; partners under consideration include WAMOGO, LABA and local businesses.
Commissioners discussed planning for a Build & Design Fair aimed at showcasing residential and commercial trades and connecting residents and new homeowners with local contractors and apprenticeship pathways.
Tara‑Marie Lynch Bares and Lindsey Turner described a format that could begin with a professional networking session and keynote speaker, followed by an expo. Amanda Glover suggested partnering with WAMOGO to provide access to apprenticeships and to use a large indoor public venue; Cleve Fussenich recommended LABA involvement. The commission agreed that the fair should prioritize Litchfield businesses first and then expand to Litchfield County firms if space permits. Commissioners identified late fall as the preferred timing and asked staff to continue outreach to potential partners and venues.
Next steps: staff to continue partner outreach and return with a proposed date, venue and budget considerations.
