a “singular” view of Vermont

December 27th, 2007 Opinion, Vermont, economics, taxes

Vermont is a “no growth” state. That’s not a “singular” view, but simply fact. The census report noted by Geoffrey Norman may be inaccurate and may be incorrect, but a little common sense can supply some validity to the notion.

For example, as a Christmas present to the greater Burlington area, the German company Quimonda announced it would be closing its facility in Williston eliminating 125 jobs. A few of those jobs may be consolidated with the company’s Cary, North Carolina facility. Quimonda is an “ideal” Vermont high tech company (even though “profits” might leave the state and the country) – something we can all agree on since it’s not a big box store and appears fairly “green”.

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