Vermont’s New Economy

Intermediate Means

Green, Networked, Accountable

Two women working together

The power of the New Economy is its connectedness

Through the concerted actions of roughly 250 organizations, the Farm to Plate network is carrying forward Vermont’s 10-year comprehensive food system plan. They are improving and localizing across the whole value chain, from soil back to soil.

Similarly, Energy Action Network, a team of 45 or more businesses, private funders, nonprofits, and government representatives, is working to shift Vermont to clean energy systems by 2030.

Employee-owned: best for workers, best for all

Data shows that worker-owned companies are happier workplaces, serve their communities more effectively, and perform better financially.

Here in Vermont, we have over 30 worker-owned businesses, including King Arthur FlourGardener’s Supply, Chelsea Green Publishing, and Resource Systems Group.

Mission Green: from socially responsible businesses to researchers in renewable energy technology, Vermont has the country’s highest percentage of green jobs.

 


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Vermonters employed by worker-owned companies and coops: 6

4,400

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Vermonters who are members of at least one coop: 7

348,580

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Vermont jobs that are in green industries: 8

4%

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