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Vermont Business Roundtable
Coverage of Vermont Business Roundtable in the Nexus archive.
Vermont Futures Projectorganization2housing shortagetopic2John Bossangeperson1Jerry Wardperson1Better (not Bigger) Vermontorganization1Beta Technologiesorganization1OnLogicorganization1wealth distribution problemtopic1Vermontplace1Kevin Chuperson1Tino Rutanhiraperson1Seth Bowdenperson1Amy Spearperson1Miro Weinbergerperson1Cathy Davisperson1Vermont Professionals of Color Networkorganization1Vermont Chamber of Commerceorganization1Let’s Build Homesorganization1Lake Champlain Chamberorganization1economic stabilitytopic1
- Vermont is not for sale
John Bossange and Jerry Ward of Better (not bigger) Vermont criticize pro-development policies, arguing that speculative housing, environmental degradation, and wealth inequality—not a housing shortage—plague Vermont. They highlight 65,000 unoccupied homes in Vermont, mostly owned by investors, and question the affordability of new homes for residents.
- Vermont is in trouble
Vermont is experiencing population decline, housing shortages, and economic challenges due to aging population, rising taxes, and insufficient job creation. The state must add 13,500 workers annually and build 7,500 homes yearly to maintain stability but currently permits only 2,500 homes.