Chief Executive Officers of many of Vermont's largest employers are generally optimistic about the economy, according to a recent survey.
The 1st quarterVBR-EPR Business Conditions Survey was conducted by the Vermont Business Roundtable and Economic Policy Resources, a Williston research and analysis firm.
The survey of Vermont Business Roundtable's membership, which includes CEOs of approximately 120 businesses in the state, is conducted quarterly.
Respondents answered eight questions about the economy, demand, capital spending, and employment.
On job growth, the results indicate companies in Vermont are more optimistic than their national counterparts.
According to a joint news release announcing the results, “only 2 percent of CEO respondents forecast a decrease in their employment for the next three months, compared to 19 percent of their counterparts at the national business roundtables.”
Vermont manufacturers provided the most upbeat outlook, according to survey.