Our Executive Director, Kevin Chu, presented an analysis of Vermont's housing deficit to the Rotary Club of Essex last week. Specifically, Kevin shared data to support our goal of adding housing to accommodate an additional 150,000 residents by 2035 to deal with the needs of Vermont employers who are dealing with the realities of our aging workforce.
Vermont Futures Project
Research Services
Berlin, VT 4,453 followers
A vision for Vermont’s economy.
About us
The Vermont Futures Project promotes the long-term economic health of Vermont that provides opportunity for Vermonters. Through leadership, research and education, the Vermont Futures Project seeks to inform the conversation about Vermont’s economic future and demonstrate how a healthy economy contributes to Vermont’s vibrant communities and unique quality of life. Our economic dashboard at vtfuturesproject.org provides data on where the state is today and the Vision Report sets six key growth targets to achieve by 2040. The Vermont Futures Project is currently working to create a strategy to achieve these targets and grow Vermont's workforce, grand list, median income, housing, gross state product and the number of small and medium sized businesses.
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http://www.vtfuturesproject.org
External link for Vermont Futures Project
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Berlin, VT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Workforce Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Economic Planning, Infrastructure, Housing, Infrastructure, and Public Policy
Locations
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Primary
70 Granger Road
Berlin, VT 05641, US
Employees at Vermont Futures Project
Updates
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Last week, the Vermont Futures Project's Executive Director, Kevin Chu, joined an engaging panel at the Southern Vermont Arts Center for the second in the Vermont Conversations series. Hosted by the Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning, the event brought together experts to discuss the future of Vermont's business landscape. Kevin shared insights on addressing the pressing issues of housing, retirement security, and the need for a unified economic action plan. Learn more about the discussion and the innovative ideas shared: https://lnkd.in/eitEvVnH
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Had a blast at Local Maverick's 'Making Mavericks' last week! Check out VFP's Executive Director Kevin Chu's conversation on housing, the economy, and Vermont's culture with Ryan Nakhleh!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for Local Maverick's 'Making Mavericks'! A speaker series showcasing stories from Vermont businesses, creatives, and people making a positive impact on Vermont This edition featured Kevin Chu, executive director of the Vermont Futures Project. I had the pleasure to sit down with Kevin to explore the question, "How can we use data to support the evolution of Vermont’s economy towards a thriving future full of opportunity for all"? We discussed housing, the economy, and Vermont's culture. Kevin does an incredible job making these complex topics easier to digest, and backs up his statements with data. It was a great opportunity to have conversations about Vermont's future with a variety of different community members. Thank you to the Generator for hosting us! Meg Hammond, Greg Maino, Mason Merriam. You can see the whole talk here: https://lnkd.in/eNcTPmGX (Thank you Carbonate Media ) Learn more about the Vermont Futures Project at vtfuturesproject.org
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"A Vermonter is anyone who 'wants to be here and contribute meaningfully to their communities,' Chu said. Whether you were born in Vermont, coming from another state, or even another country, it can start from Day One." VFP's Executive Director, Kevin Chu, was recently featured in a Boston Globe Media article, along with endurance runner and advocate Mirna Valerio, discussing the influx of people moving to Vermont and what it truly means to call the Green Mountain State home. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dVehA36v
It’s not easy being Green (Mountain), but it’s worth it. Native Vermonters tell you how to fit in. - The Boston Globe
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You can now register for the Vermont Council on Rural Development 2024 Vermont Community Leadership Summit: Forge Forward, Thrive Together! You’ll meet fellow community builders and together you’ll gain new skills, share success stories, and explore big ideas for the future of Vermont. This year includes optional “participation pathways” on climate resilience, youth engagement, and Vermont’s persistent challenges. Sliding scale, accessibility, and lunch options available. Register & see the agenda: vtrural.org/summit
Summits - Vermont Council on Rural Development
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Learn more about one of our summer interns, Malachi, who's joining us through the Middlebury College Middworks for Vermont summer internship fellows program!
⭐ Intern Spotlight ⭐ Malachi Shiffer-Delegard has joined the Vermont Chamber and Vermont Futures Project team this summer through the Middlebury College MiddWorks for Vermont summer internship fellows program. Malachi is studying International Politics and Economics and plans to graduate in 2026. Learn more about Malachi and his Vermont story: https://lnkd.in/eBCPbh5p
Intern Spotlight: Malachi Shiffer-Delegard - Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Will we see you tomorrow? VFP's Executive Director Kevin Chu will be speaking at Local Maverick's Making Mavericks event tomorrow! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e3-Warhn
Is Vermont’s “culture” preventing us from having a more diverse population? If we build more houses are they only going to benefit the rich? What happens if we don’t recruit more young people and continue to have one of the country’s oldest populations? Is Vermont f’ed? Join Local Maverick on Thursday, July 18th at The GENERATOR for our next Making Mavericks speaker event, featuring Kevin Chu, Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project 🌟 I will be sitting down with Kevin to explore the questions above and their mission question: “How can we use data to support the evolution of Vermont’s economy toward a thriving future full of opportunity for all” Kevin is ready to answer all these questions and will be 'busting myths' about Vermont’s economy, environment, and equity via data 🌱📈 Do you want to question Kevin too? There will be time after our chat to ask Kevin questions directly and have open conversations about Vermont’s future! In addition to the speaking portion... - APPALACHIAN GAP DISTILLERY, INC. will be on-site serving small batch Vermont libations 🍹✨ - We will be running a Flood Relief Raffle! During the event, you can purchase raffle tickets to win local gift boxes. All proceeds will go to the Intervale Farmer Recovery Fund. Intervale Center 🌾❤️ 📅 Mark your calendar, grab your tickets (link below), and let’s make Vermont’s future brighter together! 🌟 Tickets:
Making Mavericks: Myth-busting with Kevin Chu
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Learn more about one of our summer interns, Cole, who's joining us through the Middlebury College Middworks for Vermont summer internship fellows program!
⭐ Intern Spotlight ⭐ Cole Siefer has joined the Vermont Chamber and Vermont Futures Project team this summer through the Middlebury College MiddWorks for Vermont summer internship fellows program. Cole is a rising senior studying economics. Learn more about Cole and his Vermont story: https://lnkd.in/e4uV4uF8
Intern Spotlight: Cole Siefer - Vermont Chamber of Commerce
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Attend Vermont Conversations - The Business of Vermont on July 23 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Southern Vermont Arts Center with the Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning. The Vermont Futures Project's Executive Director, Kevin Chu, will join other experts as panelists to discuss Vermont's future in business, government, and community. Don't miss insights on the economy, climate change, housing, and more. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eJEmEsPJ
Vermont Conversations - The Business of Vermont
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