10 Reasons Why Vermont’s Homegrown Economy Matters: And 50 Proven Ways to Revive It
| Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Oct 1, 2003 The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/10-reasons-why-vermonts-homegrown-economy-matters-and-50-proven-ways-revive-it/
This report, a collaboration between the Institute of Local Self-Reliance and The Preservation Trust of Vermont, outlines why locally owned businesses matter and provides practical ways to build a homegrown economy, foster revitalization, and unite independent businesses. Mitchell uses practical examples from successful businesses and vibrant communities all across the states to illustrate the point that everyone benefits from keeping Vermont’s economy local.