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.
For More Information:
- Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
- Northeast Organic Farming Association
- Vermont Fresh Food Network
- Rural Vermont
- Vermont Food Education Every Day
- Vermont Sustainable Agriculture Council
- Rutland Area Farm and Food Link
- Vermont Food Systems Leadership Policy Institute
- Vermont HITEC
- Vermont Department of Labor- Workforce Development
- The Vermont Job Gap Study Phase 6- Leaky Bucket- Peace and Justice Center
- Vermont Workforce Development Council- Vermont's Emerging Workforce Challenge
- Mass Inc. Report- Getting the Job Done-Advancing the New Skills Agenda
- Vermont Agency of Commerce
- International Institute for Sustainable Development
- Gund Institute
