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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-kkPts8OU8&ab_channel=GNATTV The Vermont Futures Project convened three regional events focused on “Health and the Economy: A Vital Relationship for Vermont’s Future” which explored the impact of population health on Vermont’s economy. The goal is to increase the understanding of these issues and work together to create communities where everyone can thrive and prosper. In addition, … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Laura Pierce of Rutland recent joined our Board of Directors. Laura joined the Board for her first meeting on June 13, 2018 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center where she serves as the Senior Director of Information Services. Laura states, “I first learned about the Vermont Futures Project while attending … Read more
The Vermont Bankers Association invited Bill Shouldice, Board Chair of the Vermont Chamber Foundation & Vermont Futures Project, to give the lunchtime address during the VBA’s annual meeting on June 7, 2018 in Montpelier, Vermont. Bill presented to approximately 100 bankers and service providers an overview of the Vermont Future Project’s approach, our focus on … Read more
CareersCliC and the Vermont Internship Professionals Network (VIPN) invited Chad T. Ahern, Director of Research and Education, and Judy Beningson, Research Associate, to their May 23 meeting to give a preview of an upcoming report on internship programs within Vermont’s colleges and universities. The Vermont Futures Project launched the internship research project based on multiple suggestions … Read more
At the invitation of Rep. Heidi E. Scheuermann, Chad Ahern and Lori Smith enjoyed an evening with members of the Stowe Rotary on May 3, 2018 to introduce them to the Vermont Futures Project and our current initiatives. During the evening’s discussion we heard concerns and ideas, including: The ongoing challenges with finding workers; particularly among the … Read more
On March 23, 15 leaders from Franklin County gathered at the Northwestern Vermont Medical Center in St. Albans to learn about the Vermont Futures Project and discuss ways their county can regionalize some of our 2040 goals. We deeply appreciate Richard Feeser of Superior Technical Ceramics, for coordinating the gathering, and Jonathan Billings of Northwestern Medical … Read more
On March 15, Betsy Bishop, Vermont Futures Project Board member, and Chad Ahern, VFP’s new Director of Research and Education, had the opportunity to educate and engage more than 50 members of the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors. We look forward to further engaging NVBR’s members as we look to address our 2040 goals; particularly … Read more
In his State of the State Address and 2018 Budget Address, Governor Scott outlined action plans to address two ideas that started with the Vermont Futures Project: The Vermont Futures Project previously encouraged state agencies to look at ways to better market Vermont in order to attract new workers to the state. Gov. Scott and … Read more
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn We are pleased to recognize other initiatives utilizing Vermont Futures Project data to guide their work, and promote shared goals: Lyle Jepson and Mary Cohen of the Rutland Regional Marketing Initiative report, “The Vermont Futures Project has been instrumental in informing us about the dire need to attract people to our region. … Read more
