RANDOLPH – Strategies for keeping Vermont in the forefront of stimulating the growth of green jobs while reducing carbon emissions were abundant at the Feb. 22 Summit on Vermont’s Climate Economy at Vermont Technical College in Randolph. Over 400 innovative business, non-profit, and community […]
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Sooner or later, climate change economy will happen
Editor’s note: This commentary is by Joe Fusco, who is a vice president of Casella Waste Systems Inc. He served as a member of the Vermont Climate Change Economy Council. He is also co-chair of the Advisory Board for the […]
Town commission issues progress report on economic development
Report tracks progress of implementing resident’s goals from 2008, follow up town-wide meeting set for Jan. 26 KILLINGTON – In 2008, 250 Killington residents came together to prioritize goals for community and economic development. The meeting was designed to address […]
Rutland sees opportunity in developing innovative climate change economy
By Polly Lynn On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Rutland Mayor Chris Louras and the Vermont Council on Rural Development hosted a two-hour public forum at the Paramount Theatre downtown asking the question “What’s next for Vermont’s Climate Change Economy?” It was […]
Rutland taking leadership in Vermont’s climate economy
By Mayor Christopher Louras On Aug. 26 I co-hosted (with the Vermont Council on Rural Development) a regional public forum at the Paramount Theatre on Advancing Vermont’s Climate Change Economy. The City of Rutland has garnered statewide and, in numerous […]
Rutland forum to explore next steps for Vermont’s climate change economy
Wednesday, Aug. 26—RUTLAND—Area businesses and nonprofits are increasingly involved with climate change—both its challenges and opportunities. Their creative solutions are becoming a growing part of our state’s economy. What are your experiences? Do you have ideas that can help nurture […]