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Public Policy: Economic Vitality & Sustainability

VBSR supports economic development policies that build on Vermont's strengths: an extraordinary workforce, a high quality of life, beautiful open spaces and a clean environment.  We believe healthy people, healthy communities, and a healthy environment are the foundations of a healthy economy.

Current Action

During the summer and fall of 2008, a newly created VBSR policy action team will focus on Economic Sustainability Through Development of Local Food Production and Local Energy Generation.  The team will formulate recommendations that  emphasize the development of local food and energy resources.  The next meeting date for the Team will be set soon. 

VBSR is also monitoring and participating in numerous economic development activities at the statewide level including:

Legislative Activity

During the 2008 legislative session, VBSR monitored the development of H.885 , Developing Consistent Measurement Standards for Economic Growth.  We also worked to support S.331, Workforce Development for Green Industries. 

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    Economic Vitality & Sustainability Position Papers

    Improving the Permit Process (2003)

    Jobs for the Next Economy (2003)

    Business Clusters (2000)

    Tax Shifting: For a Stronger Economy, Cleaner Environment, and Fairer Tax Code (1999)

    Economic Development (1998)

    The Importance of Education to Businesses and Economic Development (1997)

    2020 Vision: A View of a Sustainable Future for Vermont (1996)

    Sustainable Jobs Fund (1995)

    Economic Development Policy Positions (1994)

    Economic Development: A Call for Sustainable Development (1992)

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