Vermont economy coverage at VTDigger
VTDigger provides independent, nonpartisan reporting on Vermont’s economy, including business activity, labor trends, state finances and the effects of tax and budget policy on Vermonters.
This page collects VTDigger’s coverage of Vermont’s business and economic landscape, including reporting on employers, workers, public finances and policy decisions that shape the state’s economy.
Workers at Lake Champlain Chocolates push to unionize
Employees will vote later this month on whether to accept representation, with some seeking better compensation and changes to the company’s workplace environment.
Upper Valley’s member-owned co-op battles rising food prices
The grocery cooperative is struggling to stick to its roots and keep prices affordable.
Vermont to receive $4.5M settlement from General Motors following data privacy investigation
“GM collected data from tens of thousands of Vermonters and sold that data to insurance companies and data brokers without obtaining consent from drivers,” said Vermont’s attorney general Thursday.
Southwestern Vermont rail gets an upgrade to help the region’s economy
The state is receiving $60 million to replace 60 miles of rail between Rutland and North Bennington for commercial freight travel, potentially laying groundwork for passenger service from Bennington to Burlington.
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Vermont commits $15.3M to expand heating assistance amid high fuel prices
As winter approaches, residential heating oil prices have risen above $6 per gallon, with kerosene prices even higher.
Beta Technologies takes electric planes to new territories
Vermont-based Beta Technologies received authorization for prospective customers to experience their vertical planes in action.
Beta seeks approval for master build plan
The plan anticipates almost 1.5 million square feet between all its buildings, accommodating 5,600 people, including employees and visitors.
Layoffs announced at Vermont Information Processing in Colchester
The cuts come less than two years after the previously employee-owned company was acquired by private equity firm Warburg Pincus for roughly $1 billion.
Expenses for EB-5 mop-up total $14 million as judge OKs $1 million more in fees
The 10-year-old receivership will wind down, the court receiver said, closing out a process that allowed Jay Peak and Burke Mountain ski areas to emerge after the financial scandal.
Manufacturing leaders tackle Vermont workforce challenges
Employers, educators and officials met in Brattleboro to discuss building a stronger manufacturing talent pipeline.
Newport mayor strives to revitalize city after years of struggle
Newport’s hardships slowly diminished the once bustling city’s vitality. Now Mayor Rick Ufford-Chase says he aims to answer the question: ‘How do you bring a city back to life?’
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