Check out the latest edition of The Futures Perspective! Learn more about our mission question, key population trends shaping Vermont's economy, the latest testimony we've given to the House and Senate, and more. Read more:

In part three of our four-part deep dive into the population trends shaping Vermont's economy, learn how population changes can impact key aspects of the Vermont economy. #vermonteconomy #vteconomy.

VT jumped eleven spots this year in CNBC's Top States for Business study, which may come as a surprise given that VT is still ranked dead last in the workforce category. Learn how VT can continue to leverage it's strengths to attract more people here:

VT needs more people to ensure a thriving economic future, so converting interest into actual moves is crucial. We need to capitalize on this opportunity while interest remains high, and create conditions so moving to VT is feasible for all. 2/2

A recent story by MoveBuddha published in @vermontbiz ranked VT in their 10 most popular states for the last three years. While their data tracks interest in Vermont, rather than actual moves, interest in Vermont remains consistently high! 1/2

In part two of our four-part deep dive into the population trends shaping VT's economy, learn how labor force participation impacts the everyday economic life of Vermonters. VT’s current labor force participation rate is tied for 30th in the nation.

People Matter. That’s why Kevin Chu and @VTchamber Betsy Bishop co-presented at @vtshrm to discuss population and demographic data, implications for workforce and Vermont’s economic future. Vermont needs more people, and more people need Vermont. #vteconomy #vtworkforce

We're taking a deep dive into the population trends shaping the Vermont economy in a new four-part series. In part one, learn how age composition impacts the everyday economic life of Vermonters. Learn more: #vermonteconomy #vteconomy

This leads us to ask: .- What does this mean for the Vermont workforce and economy? .- How might this change everyday life in Vermont over the next few decades? . Share your thoughts below, and get the full report here: 3/3.

Some key insights:.- 65+ population is rapidly growing .- Under 17 population is now smaller than the 65+ population .- Prime working-age (25-65) population has consistently declined since 2010. 2/3.

Vermonters have been talking about a relatively stagnant population for years. Meanwhile, time only works in one direction. The below chart from the US Census shows recent and projected trends in Vermont’s population. 1/3

Coming in 2024, @babaroosa is poised to become one our state’s leading tourist destinations with an expected 500,000 visitors per year. Read about the project and its projected economic impact here: 2/2.

Investing in the arts is a critical piece of a thriving economic future in Vermont. That’s why we’re excited to hear about the USDA’s funding of a new immersive art exhibition in Essex. 1/2.

Supporting families in every corner of the state will help strengthen both our communities and our economy. Read more about the facility here: 2/2.

Increasing access to childcare across the state is a key aspect of helping families thrive in Vermont and we’re excited to hear the news of a new childcare facility coming to Grand Isle next month. ½.

From cutting dairy farm emissions to using renewable energy in their off-farm operations, they're leveraging technology to mitigate environmental impact. Read about the company’s pledge to double down on sustainable economic development here: 2/2.

Read more about the conference here: . And learn more about the Southern Vermont Economic zone: 2/2.

Last week, we headed down to the @VermontSo Economy Summit to unpack challenges and opportunities facing our state. We discussed ways in which we can better welcome newcomers to the southernmost parts of the state while strengthening those communities for longtime locals. ½

It's great to hear about new federal funding for Essex’s @Amtrak station. We’re looking forward to following this project and seeing positive impacts on surrounding communities: 2/2.

Improving transportation infrastructure is essential to building a successful economic future in Vermont. With lingering impacts of the pandemic, now is a great time to invest in sustainable transportation. 1/2.