Vermont’s CEOs Willing to Invest in the Future
The chief executives of Vermont’s leading businesses appear optimistic for long-term growth and a gradually improving employment environment. According to the most recent Vermont Business Roundtable survey, business leaders expect to invest more in both capital expenditures and personnel compared to the last quarter. While most respondents predict that sales will remain unchanged for the coming quarter, there are businesses that are already experiencing an increase in sales. Roundtable President, Lisa Ventriss, said “The forecasts gathered this quarter indicate an economy in transition and activity that is trending upward nicely. It complements what we are hearing anecdotally from our members.” (more…)