In true Vermont fashion we have come together, regardless of political party, on the top threats facing our state. From the State House to the kitchen table, Vermonters agree that something must be done to fix the workforce and housing crises. The data circulated in recent months has rapidly become common knowledge; 26,000 open jobs, 2.2% unemployment, … Read more
Dear friends and neighbors, Gratitude is where I begin any new journey and this one is no different. I am thankful for this opportunity as the new Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project to give back to the state I love – a place that I call home. I appreciate the work of those … Read more
SHARE THIS Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Everyone has an economic story – what is yours? Living in Vermont, we all experience a small slice of the “economic pie” but rarely stop to hear the stories told by our fellow Vermonters as they travel their economic journey. The … Read more
The past two years have challenged us all, and the future remains uncertain. Focusing on our future is more important than ever. Through the Vermont Futures Project’s tax and housing white papers and our racial diversity and equity data sets, we helped elevate a shift in thinking and a new narrative for what is possible … Read more
SHARE THIS Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn The Vermont Futures Project is pleased to announce that Kevin Chu has been hired as the organization’s new Executive Director. Kevin will lead the Vermont Futures Project and advance its mission of positioning the economy in the center of a statewide … Read more
SHARE THIS Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn https://vimeo.com/638797179 Each month the Vermont Futures Project YP Advisory Council comes together to engage in a presentation about Vermont’s economy. Special guests are invited to present their work to the Council stimulating conversations and making connections to various aspects of our … Read more
SHARE THIS Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn 1) – The Vermont Futures Project is pleased to welcome two new Board Members: James (Jim) A. Kisch and Janette Bombardier. Vermont Futures Project Board Member Kelly Krayewsky is also taking the reins as new Board Chair after William Shouldice’s five … Read more
Hello, The Vermont Futures Project sent a press release this week introducing The Moment is Now to Improve the Health of Housing. We are presenting this white paper stating that the moment is now to create a long-term, comprehensive plan to address our housing crisis. In 2016, The Vermont Futures Project set a target for … Read more
In 2016, The Vermont Futures Project set a target for 5,000 new or retrofitted housing units per year to meet the critical need for homes across Vermont. This was a need five years ago, and as we strive to recover from the pandemic-caused economic downturn, the health of Vermont’s housing market is under more stress … Read more
Most will agree that our shared COVID-19 experience in 2020 has generated many questions about our community health. Likewise, it has unearthed many new questions about our Vermont economy as well. In 2020, the Vermont Futures Project had the opportunity for extensive discussions about the Vermont economy with a wide variety of business, non-profit, community, … Read more