WIUM Local
(2008-08-26)
Dennis Hinkle with the Greater Burlington Partnership says more than $1,500,000 is needed to implement the Partnering for the Future campaign.
He says the bulk of the money would be used for economic development, with the goal being the creation of 1,500+ jobs over the next five years.
The money generated would also be used for marketing efforts, tourism promotion, and downtown development.
Hinkle says the partnership has hired a firm out of Atlanta, GA to help with the fundraising, which could be completed by the end of the year.
You can hear more with Dennis Hinkle by clicking the audio link above.
*Additional Information*
- Hinkle says a feasibility study was conducted to see how much money could be raised.
- He says about 50 potential investors are currently being targeted, with a public kick-off expected in October.
- The Greater Burlington Partnership includes the Burlington/West Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Grow Greater Burlington, Greater Burlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Downtown Partners Inc. © Copyright 2009, wium
