
"A place others can only dream of”

Thank you for considering Vermont as a place to do business. I’m Jim Douglas, Governor of Vermont and I am proud of the value proposition we can present to businesses considering investing in our state.
In this day and age of intense, global competition, productivity is key to competitiveness and productivity comes from a highly-skilled, motivated and dependable workforce supported by a sophisticated economic, educational, technological and physical infrastructure. Vermont excels in these critical components that support productivity and your ability to compete in the global market. And, in Vermont, we pride ourselves on the access that businesses – and all Vermonters – have to our top leadership – right up to the governor.
Of course, what most Vermonters value about our state is the way they are able to live their lives outside the workplace. The unique beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities in Vermont complement our great schools, low crime rates, an appreciation for a clean environment, a commitment to our heritage, a vibrant cultural environment and strong, vital communities that make our quality of life the envy of the world.
My economic development team and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you on relocating or expanding your business to Vermont. Please take a look at what Vermont has to offer and let us help you take you and your business to a place others only dream of. As we like to say, life is too short to accept anything less than the best – and the best is Vermont.
Jim Douglas
Governor