Tag: CEO Economic Survey

VBR & EPR Release 3Q18 Business Conditions Survey and Index [8.28.18]

Posted on August 28, 2018

Results Show Continuing Neutral Outlook

Today, Lisa Ventriss, President of Vermont Business Roundtable (VBR) and Jeffrey Carr, President, Economic & Policy Resources (EPR), announced the Q3 of 2018 outlook results of their joint initiative, the VBR/EPR Business Conditions Survey and Index.

Overall Finding
The latest survey, which was conducted during July and August of 2018, achieved a response rate of 61 percent overall, down from previous levels due to summer schedules.  Survey results show that: Continue reading “VBR & EPR Release 3Q18 Business Conditions Survey and Index [8.28.18]” →

CEOs Express Optimism for Next Six Months

Posted on July 6, 2010

The chief executives of Vermont’s leading businesses appear increasingly optimistic toward all three of the survey’s metrics:  sales prospects, capital expenditures and employment levels for the summer months and fall months, when compared against first quarter 2010 forecasts.    The mood was assessed near the end of the second quarter and released today by Vermont Business Roundtable Chair Bill Stritzler and President Lisa Ventriss. Continue reading “CEOs Express Optimism for Next Six Months” →

Roundtable Releases 3 Qtr CEO Economic Outlook Survey

Posted on November 6, 2009

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.” Continue reading “Roundtable Releases 3 Qtr CEO Economic Outlook Survey” →

WCAX Interview with Bill Stritzler (VIDEO)

Posted on July 15, 2009

In case you missed it, here is the WCAX interview with Marselis Parsons and Bill Stritzler, President of Smugglers’ Notch and Chair of Vermont Business Roundtable, on July 13, 2009 regarding VBR’s released 2nd Qtr. 2009 CEO Economic Outlook Survey.

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Business Roundtable Releases 2nd Quarter 2009 CEO Economic Outlook Survey

Posted on July 3, 2009

The chief executives of Vermont’s leading businesses seem cautious over capital expenditure and employment levels for the summer and fall when compared against expected increases in their sales volumes for that same timeframe. In general, however, the attitude of the business community appears to have stabilized from the last quarter.  The mood was assessed at the end of the second quarter and released today by Vermont Business Roundtable Chair Bill Stritzler and President Lisa Ventriss. Continue reading “Business Roundtable Releases 2nd Quarter 2009 CEO Economic Outlook Survey” →

Business Roundtable Releases First Quarter CEO Economic Outlook Survey

Posted on April 18, 2009

The chief executives of Vermont’s leading businesses seem cautious over sales prospects and employment levels for the spring and summer when compared to their fourth quarter 2008 forecasts, and they are unlikely to make broad capital investments.  But the attitude of the business community appears to have stabilized.  The mood was assessed at the end of the first quarter and released today by Vermont Business Roundtable Chair Bill Stritzler and President Lisa Ventriss. Continue reading “Business Roundtable Releases First Quarter CEO Economic Outlook Survey” →

Business Roundtable Releases Fourth Quarter 2008 CEO Economic Outlook Survey

Posted on December 8, 2008

The chief executives of Vermont’s leading businesses are less optimistic about sales prospects, capital outlays, and employment levels for the winter and spring, compared to third quarter forecasts. The mood of the statewide business community was assessed in the middle of the fourth quarter and released today by Vermont Business Roundtable Chairman Tim Volk and President Lisa Ventriss. Continue reading “Business Roundtable Releases Fourth Quarter 2008 CEO Economic Outlook Survey” →

Vermont Business Roundtable Releases Third Quarter 2008 CEO Survey

Posted on September 11, 2008

The chief executives of Vermont’s leading businesses are cautious about sales prospects for the fall and winter, but they continue to invest in the state’s economy hoping for the business climate to improve. The mood of the business community was assessed in the middle of the third quarter and released today by Vermont Business Roundtable Chairman Tim Volk and President Lisa Ventriss. Continue reading “Vermont Business Roundtable Releases Third Quarter 2008 CEO Survey” →