Show page available at: https://ilsr.org/vermont-is-magic-blp-episode-46/. In this episode, Vermont gets some love from our various policy experts! Stacy Mitchell, Christopher Mitchell, and John Farrell sit down to talk about the ways in which local self-reliance is thriving in The Green Mountain State, check out the details on how Vermont enables small businesses, renewable energy, and local Internet connectivity. Topics discussed include: a local business ordinance that ensures smart economic development [3:00]; how these laws create an environment that keeps more small businesses alive [9:00]; Vermont's largest utility as a reformed benefit corporation, helping their community [17:38]; the nonprofit, community-owned option for Internet access in many of Vermont's small towns [24:22]; and just how all of these policies fit Vermont into the Institute for Local Self-Reliance's mission [31:20]; and finally, our expert's recommendations [33:00]. Listen to all of our Building Local Power podcast episodes at our site, http://ilsr.org/building-local-power. Don't forget to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a recommendation on our podcast feeds, and join the conversation online using the #BuildingLocalPower hashtag!