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SUMMARY:MRV Chamber Short Term Rental Collaborative Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Short-Term Rentals Are Here to Stay – Make Sure Your Voice Shapes the Future of the MRV Visitor Economy\nJoin the MRV Chamber’s new Short-Term Rental Collaborative to connect with fellow hosts\, share perspectives\, and help guide the Valley’s tourism future.\n\nWhen: Wednesday April 22 at 7-8 pm\nWhere: MRV Chamber Welcome Center\nIn-Person & Remote Option \nAn Initial Informational Meeting\nOver the past decade\, the lodging landscape in the Mad River Valley has changed dramatically. Traditional inns\, hotels\, and lodges have gradually declined\, while short-term rentals (STRs) now make up a significant portion of the Valley’s visitor bed base. \nAt the same time\, municipalities are actively discussing housing pressures\, STR regulations\, and how to balance tourism with community needs. These shifts have created both opportunities and tensions\, and it’s more important than ever that the STR sector engages constructively in shaping the Valley’s visitor economy. \nThe Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce is convening an initial meeting to begin building a collaborative table for dialogue and action. \nWhy This Conversation Matters\nFor decades\, traditional lodging properties carried much of the responsibility for promoting the Valley as a visitor destination. STRs are now an established and growing part of that lodging mix — a fact of life in today’s tourism economy. \nAs STRs continue to grow\, it is vital that this sector pulls its weight in promoting the Valley\, helping share the responsibility for sustaining the visitor economy and supporting local businesses that depend on tourism. \nLocal municipalities are also paying close attention to housing\, STR regulations\, and community impacts. The most effective way for STR owners and dependent businesses to have a voice in these discussions is to organize\, communicate openly\, and engage collaboratively. Participating now ensures your perspectives help shape the future.  \nLearn more about the STR issue in the MRV – the Mad River Valley Planning District created a Short Term Rentals in the MRV White Paper. Created in 2021 it is somewhat dated but the most pertinent facts remain generally unchanged.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/mrv-chamber-short-term-rental-collaborative-meeting/
LOCATION:MRV Chamber Welcome Center\, 9 Route 17\, Waitsfield\, VT\, 05673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:eric@madrivervalley.com
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SUMMARY:Preservation Policy and Tools for Improved Resiliency & Performance of Historic Buildings (Yestermorrow Spring Speaker Series)
DESCRIPTION:Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series\nHistoric Preservation: Meaning\, Memory\, and Stewardship \nPreservation Policy and Tools for Improved Resiliency & Performance of Historic Buildings with Jamie Duggan \nThis presentation will discuss emerging policies and tools that are being developed at national\, state and local levels to support and improve the resiliency and performance of historic buildings. Featuring case studies that explore flood-proofing and armouring historic buildings for climate change\, increasing energy efficiency and performance of conditioned spaces\, as well as other topics that help overcome misperceptions about how to treat a historic building and the give-and-take of making improvements without diminishing historic character. Information and materials will be shared on new survey and mapping projects\, education and advocacy efforts at the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and works in progress at State-owned Historic Sites. \nThis talk is presented as part of our Spring 2026 Speaker Series. All talks are free and open to the public\, and take place Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm. No registration required\, just drop by. Join us in person or online via livestream on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://madrivervalley.com/event/preservation-policy-and-tools-for-improved-resiliency-performance-of-historic-buildings-yestermorrow-spring-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Yestermorrow Design/Build School\, 7865 Main Street\, Waitsfield\, 05673
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yestermorrow Design/Build School":MAILTO:info@yestermorrow.org
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