This commentary is by Kevin Chu, Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project, and Amy Spear, Vice President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce On April 8th, over 160,000 people visited Vermont to observe the solar eclipse. Vermont briefly surpassed the 802,000 population goal that the Vermont Futures Project set last year, and we saw … Read more
On September 13, 2023, the Vermont Futures Project will be visiting Windsor County as part a statewide tour to inform the development of a statewide economic action plan. The public forum will be held at the Black River Innovation Campus auditorium in Springfield, VT from 3:30 – 5:00 PM. Parking and entry will be via … Read more
Montpelier, VT (August 15, 2023) – On August 17, 2023, the Vermont Futures Project will embark on a statewide tour, the latest research stage to inform the 2024 Economic Plan for Vermont. The tour’s launch marks a milestone in the work of the Vermont Futures Project to answer the mission question of, “How can we … Read more
In 2021, Governor Phil Scott first established the second week of May as Inclusion Week. Annually, the event recognizes that the State of Vermont condemns discrimination in all forms and welcomes all people who want to live, work, and visit Vermont. The Vermont Declaration of Inclusion is an ongoing grassroots initiative advancing diversity, equity, and … Read more
Media Contact: Hazel Brewster hbrewster@vtchamber.com Montpelier, VT (January 6, 2023) – The Vermont Futures Project welcomed two new Directors to the Board: Mike Solimano of Killington Resort & Pico Mountain, and Bill Cahill of Vermont Mutual Insurance Group. The Vermont Futures Project Board of Directors is dedicated to positioning the economy in the center of … Read more
FILL IN THE BLANKS Vermont is a ______ state to do business, and it is ranked _______ compared to other states in our region. Were your answers on the positive or negative end of the spectrum? What factors did you consider when coming up with your answers? COMPARE YOUR ANSWERS The 2022 results of CNBC’s … Read more
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
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
The Vermont Futures Project is pleased to announce that Paul W. Carroccio and Wendy Knight have joined its Board of Directors. Paul is the CEO of TPW Real Estate based in Manchester. TPW was founded in 1987 and is family-owned boutique real estate sales, rentals and property management firm with offices in Manchester, Stratton and … Read more
Lori A. Smith has been appointed as Interim Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project. Lori has been working with the Vermont Futures Project for two years, initially in business development but more recently as an integral part in executing our workforce recommendations and developing our innovation pillar. Because of this great track record, the … Read more