BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250624T140000Z DTEND:20250624T160000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:The Symposium: Civic Discourse DESCRIPTION:Civic Discourse and Community Symposium\n\nJoin Us for a Critical Conversation!\n\nThe Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Civic Discourse and Community Symposium a two-hour event designed to bring together thought leaders and media professionals to discuss the current state of news\, politics\, and the future of journalism.\n\nEvent Details:\n\n\n \n Date: June 24\, 2025\n \n \n Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM\n \n \n Location: Stratton Mountain Club (74 Founders Hill Rd\n\n Stratton Mountain\, VT 05155)\n \n\n\n Meet Our Esteemed Panelists:\n\n\n Judy Patrick WAMC's The Roundtable\, VP for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association\n Mike Albans Bennington Banner\, Vermont News and Media\n Casey Seiler Editor in Chief and Vice President\, Times-Union\n Dr. Kerri Nicoll Professor of Sociology\, Anthropology\, & Social Work\, MCLA\n Joe Sexton SevenDays\, formerly New York Times & ProPublica\n\n\nWhy Attend? This symposium goes beyond the headlines and dives deep into the heart of civic discourse the thoughtful\, respectful\, and informed exchange of ideas. In today's polarized world\, maintaining the ability to communicate across differences is more important than ever. Media plays a crucial role in shaping how we understand these differences and how we engage with one another as informed citizens.\n\nTopics Include:\n\n\n The current state of local and national news\n Media's influence on politics and public opinion\n The future of journalism in a digital world\n\n\nBring your questions and join the conversation during our audience Q&A session. This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the role of media in civic life and the health of our local communities.\n\nPlease pay attention to the directions below. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Civic \;Discourse \;and Community \;Symposium

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Join Us for a Critical Conversation!

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The \;Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce proudly presents \;the \;Civic \;Discourse \;and Community \;Symposium \;&ndash\; a two-hour event designed to bring together thought leaders and media professionals to discuss \;the \;current state of news\, politics\, and \;the \;future of journalism.

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Event Details:

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​\;Meet Our Esteemed Panelists:
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Why Attend? \;This \;symposium \;goes beyond \;the \;headlines and dives deep into \;the \;heart of civic \;discourse&mdash\;the \;thoughtful\, respectful\, and informed exchange of ideas. In today&rsquo\;s polarized world\, maintaining \;the \;ability to communicate across differences is more important than ever. Media plays a crucial role in shaping how we understand these differences and how we engage with one another as informed citizens.

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Topics Include:

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Bring your questions and join \;the \;conversation during our audience Q&\;A session. This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about \;the \;role of media in civic life and \;the \;health of our local communities.
\nPlease pay attention to the directions below. \; \;

\n LOCATION:Directions from 74 Founders Hill Road Proceed up the hill for the Stratton Mountain Club Take a left past the (6) parking spaces outside of the club and head down the ramp past the Carlos Otis Clinic Park in any open space in any lot Walk towards the clinic\, past the gondola and you will arrive at the club! Head up the stairs once you arrive (Elevator is located on the 1st floor if needed) Directions from 5 Village Lodge Road (The Welcome Center) Take a right into the Main Base Parking lot when you arrive at the Welcome Center Drive all the way through the parking lot\, veering right until you pass Skier Drop Off and see the parking gate Park in the upper level and then walk towards the clinic\, past the gondola and you will arrive at the club! Head up the stairs once you arrive (Elevator is located on the 1st floor if needed) UID:e.7790.2721 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260515T053156Z URL:https://business.bennington.com/events/details/the-symposium-civic-discourse-2721 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR