George Kavallines | CNBC
| Category | Score | 2017 Rank | 2016 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce | 209 | 45 | 47 |
| Infrastructure | 176 | 29 | 41 |
| Cost of Doing Business | 110 | 41 | 43 |
| Economy | 134 | 37 | 26 (Tie) |
| Quality of Life | 259 | 2 | 3 |
| Technology & Innovation | 108 | 29 | 30 (Tie) |
| Education | 143 | 7 | 7 |
| Business Friendliness | 69 | 30 | 30 |
| Access to Capital | 19 | 46 | 49 |
| Cost of Living | 8 | 43 | 40 |
| [[link#104545209#Overall]] | 1235 | 35 | [[link#103606603#36]] |
Economic Profile
Governor: Phil Scott, Republican
Population: 624,594
GDP growth (Q4 2016): 1.5 percent
Unemployment rate (June 2017): 3.1 percent
Top corporate tax rate: 8.5 percent
Top individual income tax rate: 8.95 percent
Gasoline tax: 30.46 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook (Moody's, S&P): Aaa, AA+ stable
Major private employers: Fletcher Allen Health Care, Casella Waste Systems
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
