Economic and Community Development

St. Johnsbury's Economic and Community Development Office focuses on building a vibrant and more sustainable community through efforts to strengthen the industrial, hospitality, arts and culture, and recreation industry sectors. The Town Plan provides direction, priorities, and objectives and the Town Manager's Office staff is charged with executing policies and initiatives that meet these goals and objectives. 

The Economic Development Office collaborates with community task forces, committees, agencies, developers, investors, and stakeholders to implement projects and initiatives that align with the goals and objectives of the Town Plan. Together, they take action to address the requirements and obtain the necessary assets to achieve the top priority goals of the Town. 

Activities and investment may support the following:
  • grow population
  • attract business
  • improve town infrastructure
  • enhance public services
  • provide public safety
  • expand the economic base
  • install public facilities
  • grow community centers
  • rehabilitate and develop housing
  • provide business assistance
  • improve downtown walkability
  • grow the outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and hospitality industry sectors
The Town is concurrently working on several high priority multi-year programs targeted to build the foundation needed for economic growth and sustainability.

To learn more about the work and accomplishments of the town's Economic Development initiatives contact Joe Kasprzak, Economic Development Specialist, at (802) 748-3926 ext. 5, or via e-mail at jkasprzak@stjvt.com. 


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Chambers & Partners

St. Johnsbury Development Fund

Organized in 1956, the fund promotes and increases the general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and of neighboring towns, by endeavoring to induce industrial, recreational, agricultural and other enterprises to locate or remain in said towns.

Daniel Kimbell, President
St. Johnsbury Development Fund

(802) 751-4334

Northeastern VT Development Association

As the Regional Planning Commission, NVDA assists municipalities, organizations, committees and individuals with a wide variety of planning and technical services.

36 Eastern Avenue
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-5181 

Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce

91 College Road
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
Telephone: (802) 626-5594

St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce

St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce
51 Depot Square
Suite 100
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Telephone: (802) 748-8575
E-mail: director@discoverstjohnsbury.com