Legislators Engage with Rural Businesses

The House Commerce and Economic Development Committee traveled to the Northeast Kingdom for a series of field hearings. The agenda centered on workforce recruitment and retention and legislators engaged with several businesses. The Vermont Chamber was in attendance to bolster advocacy efforts on the need for economic stewardship. 

Businesses visited by the committee include the Vermont Corrections Academy, Gilbert Technologies, Vermont’s Original Bag Balm, and Pratiko. Legislators also attended a career and apprenticeship fair in Lyndon Center and toured a coworking space in Lyndonville.