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Consultant outlines economic development strategy: innovation districts, talent pathways and streamlined permitting
Summary
A consultant presented the city's first economic development strategic plan, recommending three sector focuses (life sciences, aerospace/electric aviation, and electrical manufacturing), an innovation district near the airport, an entrepreneurship hub in city center, workforce/talent pipelines, and building internal capacity to deliver the plan.
A consultant presented a first-ever Economic Development Strategic Plan that recommends focusing on three industry clusters (life sciences, aerospace/advanced aviation, and electrical/clean-technology manufacturing), creating an innovation district near the airport, and building capacity within the city to deliver targeted business attraction and retention efforts.
"One of the big findings is that South Burlington is starting from a place of strength," the consultant said, summarizing research showing the city's high educational attainment, a working-age population above state averages, and existing anchor firms. The consultant noted that the city already hosts important…
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