The Future of Vermont: Growing Toward Affordability and Abundance
Vermont stands at a crossroads, facing a demographic and economic reality that demands bold, data-driven action. The numbers are stark: an aging workforce, a dwindling talent pipeline, and a housing crisis that threatens affordability for working families. But Kevin Chu, Executive Director of The Vermont Futures Project, sees an opportunity—an inflection point where Vermont can embrace growth, innovation, and a collective commitment to shaping a thriving economy for the next generation.
Disruption, Innovation, and the Politics of Change with BraDley Tusk
In a crowded Vermont conference room, Bradley Tusk, a venture capitalist, political strategist, and serial disruptor, captivated his audience with an unvarnished message: change doesn’t happen by chance—it demands action, conflict, and persistence. Over the course of his keynote, Tusk laid out a framework for how states like Vermont, with its small size and community-driven ethos, can become powerful incubators of innovative solutions to national challenges like housing, technology regulation, and voter engagement.
Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak: Vermont’s Steward of Financial Resilience and Innovations
At a time when Vermont grapples with demographic shifts, housing shortages, and the pressures of climate change, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak has emerged as a steadfast voice for economic foresight and community-centered solutions. Speaking at the Vermont Economic Conference, Pieciak struck a balance between optimism and pragmatism, drawing on personal experience, policy acumen, and a commitment to fostering opportunity for all Vermonters.
The State of the National Economy: Navigating Optimism, Risks, and Change
At the 2025 Vermont Economic Conference, the stage belonged to Gus Faucher, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at PNC Financial Services Group. Known for his incisive analyses and ability to distill economic complexity into digestible narratives, Faucher delivered a sweeping assessment of the national economic landscape. His presentation wove together the interplay of optimism, risks, and structural change, painting a picture of an economy at once resilient and fragile.
The Economy of Vermont: A Labyrinth of Opportunities and Challenges
With more than two decades of experience spanning public and private sectors, Berowicz has earned a reputation as one of the most insightful voices on the intricacies of Vermont's economy. His presentation, equal parts data and philosophy, was a clarion call for understanding the forces shaping Vermont’s present and future.