With most statewide races pre-determined by the results of a competitive Primary and little contest in the General, all eyes were on down ballot races on Election Day.

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Vermont continues to lead the nation in addressing complex issues, but we are also experiencing an aging population and a declining workforce. By elevating our achievements, Vermont can attract more workers to ensure a more secure economic future.

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Several evolvements in the shifting healthcare landscape have made headlines in recent months.

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With over 80 towns and cities adopting a Declaration of Inclusion, more than 50% of Vermont residents now reside in a municipality that has pledged itself to welcome and treat all members of marginalized communities who visit, reside, or do business there, fairly and equitably.

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This month, we are spotlighting Vermont Chamber member MVP Health Care. MVP Health Care has been providing affordable, high-quality health insurance for Vermont businesses for 20+ years—for healthier employees and a better bottom line. 

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• Worker Relocation Incentive Program: This program provides grants of up to $7,500 to both new workers (moving to Vermont to take a Vermont job) and remote workers (moving to Vermont and bringing their job with them) to defray moving costs. This new program includes all occupations to better serve employer needs across all sectors. Learn more.
• Short-Term Forgivable Loan Program: The VEDA (Vermont Economic Development Authority) Short-Term Forgivable Loan Program is now open for all business sectors and will provide financial assistance to businesses that continue to experience current and ongoing harm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.
• COVID Paid Leave Grant Program: The application window opening for this program has been delayed. The delayed opening date will not change the total amount of time that the application window will be open. Employers must demonstrate the dates each employee was out due to COVID, the total and hourly sick leave wages paid to each employee out due to COVID, and provide documentation to support that the leave was due to eligible COVID-related reasons. Learn more.

• Community Recovery and Revitalization Program (webinars): Provides funding for projects that make capital improvements or capital expansions that were delayed due to the negative economic impacts of COVID-19. These recovery funds are intended to retain and expand existing businesses and nonprofit organizations with a preference for projects located in regions and communities with declining or stagnant grand list values. Learn more.
• Program Overview
• Impacted Industry/Small Businesses and QCT
• Childcare Recording
• Affordable Housing
• 2023 Minimum Wage Increase: The Vermont Department of Labor has announced an increase to the State’s minimum wage. Beginning January 1, 2023, the State’s minimum wage will become $13.18 per hour. This is an increase of $0.63 from the current minimum wage of $12.55. More information is available, here.