The City of Montpelier, with Montpelier Alive, is working to establish a Local Development Corporation. This non-profit organization will be controlled by a Board of Directors. The City and Montpelier Alive are seeking nine interested candidates to serve on this newly established Board of Directors and guide the development of this independent organization. The City and Montpelier Alive are seeking individuals committed to the Montpelier Economic Development Strategic Plan (available here: http://www.montpelier-vt.org/602/Economic-Development) and who have expertise in one or more of the following areas: commercial lending, insurance or financial management, local property ownership and management, local or statewide development, local business ownership or management, development law, marketing, architecture, entrepreneurship, or real estate. Directors will initially be appointed to staggered three year terms. Please submit a letter of interest and brief resume to Jessie Baker at jbaker@montpelier-vt.org by 4:30 pm on Friday, September 30, 2016.