Economic Development

Beginning Sept. 3, Denise Smith will lead the Vermont Council on Rural Development as its new executive director.

Vermont Public recently convened a panel discussion in Taylor Park in St. Albans on the region's economy.

Vermont towns in the path of totality have a unique and, for some, daunting opportunity to capitalize on the thousands of visitors who will be visiting to see the April 8 eclipse. The small border community of Alburgh is taking a chance and throwing a big party.

On Jan. 11, legal sports wagering goes into effect. The program promises millions in revenue for the state, but it also raises questions about addiction and problem gambling.

Beta Technologies recently built a new facility for its electric aircraft manufacturing. Beta's CEO and other leaders in tech manufacturing industries visited Vermont Edition to talk about the challenges and opportunities of growing in Vermont.

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks about a bill working its way through the Vermont Legislature that would make changes to the 50-year-old land-use law Act 250 and spur housing development.

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with a planner, affordable housing advocate and business owner about the housing boom in Morrisville.

Host Connor Cyrus talks with the chair of the Vermont Sports Betting Study Committee about what legalized sports gambling could potentially look like in Vermont.

The northwest Vermont town of Richford is a small, rural community that sits along the Canadian border. And it recently hired — for the first time in its history — a town administrator: 22-year-old Michael Olio.

Over the course of two shows, Vermont Edition will explore the rental housing crisis. This hour, tenants and the challenges they say they're facing.