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Economic Development



December 20, 2023

New data shows outdoor recreation made up 4.6% of Vermont’s economy in 2022, ranking the state 2nd behind Hawaii.

Entrance to Hutchins Roofing and Sheet Metal


December 14, 2023

"I put a new heat system in here. That’s what it meant to me.”

CityWest on South Champlain Street in Burlington


December 7, 2023

Vermont has built 468 units of housing built on former Brownfield sites

State Street, Montpelier


December 4, 2023

About 30 organizations have been awarded more than $1.3 million in BEGAP funds



November 20, 2023

Proceeds will be divided between Vermont Community Foundation and BEGAP

Trow & Holden on South Main Street in Barre


November 15, 2023

The Stevens Branch flooded Trow & Holden on July 10

Ribbon cutting for Dewitt Block


November 9, 2023

After four years of planning, construction, and collaboration, the DeWitt Block is back in business

Whammy Bar in Calais


November 6, 2023

The Whammy Bar is back in business



November 3, 2023

Hardwick, Barre, Newport, Burlington, Fairlee, Rutland City, and Winooski will benefit

Onion River Outdoors under construction


October 30, 2023

DED visited Onion River Outdoors as they work to open at their new location in Montpelier