WEST BRATTLEBORO — On Monday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m., West Brattleboro businesses are invited to discuss business and economic development ideas with Brattleboro and Windham County development organizations.
Representatives will be present from Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation, Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Windham Regional Commission, and the town of Brattleboro.
The meeting will take place in the central conference room at the 55 Marlboro Road building and is being organized by the West Brattleboro Association. (The 55 Marlboro Rd. building is the long structure with Central Appliance at its right corner. Use the front center door and head to the back.)
The goals of the meeting are to have participants gain better insights into the current business climate in West Brattleboro, think through how the town fits into the regional business landscape, determine whether needs can be met by current programs, and discuss what subsequent steps make sense.
Leading up to the meeting, a short, online survey is being conducted to gain a sense of the current status, needs, and aspirations of the local businesses. Any West Brattleboro business that has not yet filled out the survey is invited to do so at www.surveymonkey.com/s/C7H8YJ6.
At least 30 minutes will be set aside for business owners to introduce themselves and their businesses, describe what kind of help they could benefit from, and bring up ideas.
Following that, the economic and community development representatives in attendance will describe their support programs, which may match these needs.
All participants will also be encouraged to think about future steps.
Light refreshments will be provided. The snow date for the forum is Monday, February 23, same time and place.
For any business that might want to connect with the West Brattleboro Association, its next regular monthly meeting will be held at the New England House on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to all residents, business owners and anyone else interested in the village.