A
program that allows people from outside the United States to obtain U.S. residency in exchange for investments is seen as key
to a new development at Jay Peak ski resort. An
announcement planned for today at Jay Peak will outline multiple new projects planned in the Northeast Kingdom.
The
city of St. Albans was just approved by the state for the latest tax increment
financing district. Other
communities are interested in districts of their own, but state law limits how
many there can be. So Gov. Peter Shumlin wants the Legislature to add more
of them.
Burlington
Mayor Miro Weinberger has outlined his plans for redeveloping the Lake
Champlain waterfront, after deciding that the city won’t invest
in a long abandoned electrical plant.
Vermont can expect continued modest economic growth in 2012. That was the message Friday at the annual
Vermont Economic Outlook Conference in South Burlington.
Elbert "Al" Moulton became known as a genial
deal maker bent on selling Vermont as a tourist
destination – and a perfect place for businesses and industry.