Church Street in Burlington , Vermont
A t Perrywinkle ’ s Fine Jewelry , we strive each day to become the industry leader in sustainability .
Having a home in Burlington , Vermont , aids us in this mission profoundly .
Burlington embodies the core values of creativity , inclusivity , agility , excellence , and care for each other and our planet that we hold dear .
It is an honor to share some of this great city ’ s achievements with you .
ECONOMICS
Greater Burlington is the industrial , tourist , and financial center of the state of Vermont , generating a GDP of $ 34 billion . With a population of approximately 647,000 , nearly half of its citizens are college educated , averaging a per capita disposable income of over $ 57,000 .
SUSTAINABILITY
Vermont is ranked as the greenest state in the nation . There are over 60 environmental organizations in the Burlington metro area , employing over 600 citizens and earning over $ 149 million in revenue . Burlington ’ s comprehensive Climate Action Plan comprises over 200 practical mitigation strategies in energy conservation , waste and carbon reduction , and renewable energy . The city is also officially recognized as a 4-STAR Community by the STAR rating system , the nation ’ s certification program for local sustainability .
A PLACE FOR GROWTH
Burlington , Vermont , is home to over 40 $ 10 billion companies including AT & T , Walmart , IBM , Verizon , PepsiCo , and General Electric . With approximately 6,000 employees , IBM is the area ’ s largest employer , offering a high degree of career advancement opportunities . With multiple incentive programs for corporations including the Vermont Economic Development Authority and the Regional Economic Development Program which provides assistance to businesses interested in setting up shop in the area , Burlington is fertile ground for business growth and development .
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Burlington ’ s Legacy Action Plan strives to ensure that every resident — regardless of age , income , family makeup , religion , sexual orientation , gender , and ethnic background — has access to a high quality of life , good governance , affordable housing , employment opportunities , and above all , is free from discrimination of any kind .
TOURISM
With its scenic beauty , artisanal goods , and outdoor adventure opportunities , tourists spend over $ 2 billion per year when they visit Vermont . The tourism industry supports over 30,000 jobs , or 10 % of the state workforce , and shows no signs of slowing down with a revenue increase of 17.2 % from 2021 to 2022 .
We applaud the good people of Burlington for their efforts in crafting a better world for all of us .
Thank you , Burlington !
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