Rutland, Vermont

5 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 Rutland’s manufacturing sector declined in the 1970s and ‘80s but is well suited to tourism because they sit on the western edge of the Green Mountains in close proximity to some of the best skiing and winter sports in the New England area. Cyclists and hikers are drawn from far and wide to test the trails, and boaters are smitten with the beautiful lakes. Brennan Duffy, Executive Director of the Rutland Development Authority, says they are working hard to diversify and beef up both tourism and industry. He shares, “I think most people would agree we’re kind of a blue-collar working-class town that is like many reinventing itself into the modern era and finding new ways a of creating opportunities and jobs and wealth for the residents here. We’re really looking to revitalize and keep it at the forefront of new technology.” One way that local economic development groups are working to do that is a private venture to create an innovation hub for Green Mountain Power is transforming the greater grid with customers by generating more renewable power closer to where we all use it. And all connected to what we use it for – powering our homes and vehicles. Our programs like battery storage empower customers - cutting carbon and costs for all. It’s the energy system of now! GreenMountainPower.com Closer. Connected. Empowered. NortheastDeltaDental.com STAND OUT IN A SEA OF SAMENESS WITH YOUR SMILE POWER!