Destination Vermont

This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in Vermont, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.

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Industry Overview | Economy/Cost of Living | Education
Recreation & Entertainment | Transportation | Geography & Climate
History | Suggested Reading List

The Green Mountain State, a land of fiery autumns, rugged mountains, and a spirit to match the landscape; this is Vermont, whose motto "freedom and unity" celebrates the independent and entrepreneurial nature that will continue to move the state forward to success.

Industry Snapshot

Vermont hosts an emerging biotechnology and life science industry. The Green Mountain State shows promise for growth in the sector, with such assets as an entrepreneurial climate, solid academic institutions, and a high technology base.

Economy/Cost of Living

Over 620,000 people help to make Vermont the 49th most populous state in the U.S. Major cities and towns in the Green Mountain State include Burlington, Essex, Rutland, Colchester, South Burlington, Bennington, Brattleboro, Hartford, Milton, and Barre.

Education

Vermont offers excellent educational opportunities throughout the state. Children can be schooled via over 370 public elementary and secondary schools, including 16 area vocational centers, over 40 private schools, or even one-room schoolhouses in small communities. Higher education in Vermont is well represented throughout the state, with over 40,000 students enrolled either in public universities, private colleges, or community colleges.

Recreation & Entertainment

Vermont offers magnificent scenic beauty and the cultural charm of a New England state. Despite its small size, Vermont packages a broad range of recreation activities within its borders.

Transportation

Vermont offers a host of transportation options. Major automobile routes include four north-south Interstates: I-89 heading north from the New Hampshire state line to the Canadian border; I-91 from the Massachusetts state line to the Canadian border; I-93 from the New Hampshire state line to Waterford; and the I-189 spur in South Burlington.

Geography & Climate

Located in the northeastern region of the U.S., Vermont is one of the smallest states and ranks 45th in total area at 9,615 square miles. Vermont shares borders with Canada’s province Quebec to the north, Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and to the west by New York.

History

The land that is now Vermont was once inhabited by Paleo-Indians, followed by more modern Native Americans, such as the Abenaki peoples. The Abenaki have called the land their home for thousands of years, and lived in villages along the shores of Lake Champlain and the Connecticut River, in addition to locales throughout northern New England and southern Quebec. Their land was called Wobanakik, "Place of the Dawn".

Suggested Reading List

A list of select guides and reference books about Vermont.