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View from the Top
At The Hub CoWorks, Bill Lucci, the Program Director, takes a proactive approach to understanding how individuals from various backgrounds contribute to the modern era. To achieve this, he has ongoing conversations with people from diverse walks of life. During these conversations, he delves into their interests, passions, and achievements to understand how they shape Vermont today. Bill aims to comprehensively understand the modern era by gathering insights from various perspectives. Through his work, he seeks to foster an inclusive and collaborative community that celebrates the contributions to Vermont. This show has been produced with the assistance of NextDayPodcast and recorded at The Hub CoWorks in downtown Rutland, VT.
View from the Top
003: Building a Thriving Vermont: Insights from Kevin Chu
In this episode of "View from the Top," Bill Lucci welcomes Kevin Chu, the Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project. Kevin discusses how his work impacts Vermont's evolving economy, highlighting how research and data analysis guide decisions to enhance Vermont. He emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for everyone, sharing his anecdotes, including his parents' immigration story. Kevin also talks about his unconventional path from environmental studies to economic development and his commitment to balancing economic growth with environmental and equity perspectives. Kevin's insights into Vermont's demographic challenges, such as declining high school graduates and the need for diversifying our population, are highlighted alongside his vision for the state's future. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on fostering an inclusive and thriving Vermont.
Recorded at The Hub CoWorks Podcast Studio, this show is presented by Bill Lucci, Program Director for The Hub CoWorks, and VTTSG Podcast Productions. The music used in this project is "Dirt Track" by Scott Holmes, which is available on the Free Music Archive.