2022 Priorities
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...
2021 Year in Review
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...
Vermont Futures Project Hires New Executive Director
Montpelier, VT (November 22, 2021) – 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...
Young Professional Advisory Council Speaks with Let’s Grow Kids
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...
Vermont Futures Project Turns 5 Years Old and Welcomes New Board Members
Montpelier, VT (October 13, 2021) – 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...
Introducing The Vermont Economy Talks
Introducing The Vermont Economy Talks: Inspired Discussions About the Vermont EconomyEveryone 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...
A Note from Executive Director Lori Smith on Release of Housing Paper
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....
The Moment is Now to Improve the Health of Housing
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...
Research is at the Heart of The Vermont Futures Project
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...
Vermont’s Taxing Dilemma: A Long-Term View
The State of Vermont is facing a deep budget deficit due to the global pandemic. The Vermont Futures Project presents a white paper, Vermont’s Taxing Dilemma, to look beyond Vermont’s immediate circumstances to understand how our current taxation structures can either...