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Public Policy: Economic Vitality & Sustainability

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

Current Action

We continue to support initiatives, including the recently launched Vermont "Farm to Plate" Investment Program, that focus on economic sustainability through the development of local food production and local energy generation. VBSR is also exploring the development of model "Magnet Regions"- An Infrastructure Model to Sustain and Attract Business Enterprise.

VBSR is also participating in the creation of changes to ensure solvency of the Vermont Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and has convened a summer/fall study group.

June 24, 2009 VBSR UI Trust Fund Meeting Summary.
July 10, 2009 UI Trust Fund Meeting Summary.
August 20, 2009 VBSR UI Trust Fund Meeting Summary.
Oct 5, 2009 UI Trust Fund Meeting Summary.
VBSR Testimony to the Legislative UI Committee on Sept. 22, 2009.

Please contact Andrea if you are interested in learning more or participating in these current projects.

Legislative Activity

During the 2009 legislative session, VBSR was actively involved in the development of H.313, the Vermont Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. VBSR initiated the development of the Farm to Plate Initiative, a key economic development initiative contained in the bill.