The Northeast Kingdom Is a Great Place to Live and Work

If you are considering a move to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, you are not alone. In the past 50 years, the region has become a favorite spot for people looking for a great place to live and work, due to its friendly residents and one of the world’s most spectacular landscapes.

A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE

It really is gorgeous in the Northeast Kingdom.  Our fall colors are heralded throughout the world, but the summer is just as pretty, with flowers and trees blooming on every hillside. Our lakes and streams are crystal clear, our mountain bike trails are inviting and our skiing is considered among the best in the Northeast, with future Olympians training on our mountains.

Since the book “1,000 Places to See Before You Die” was first printed, the Northeast Kingdom has been featured in every edition of the North American and international editions of the bestseller. The book states, “When fall’s riotous palette of red, orange, yellow and gold cloaks these hills, it could very well be the most beautiful place in America. Here, thickly forested hills of sugar maple, beech and ash give way to sleepy hamlets, one-church villages and gorgeous lakes – particularly the fjordlike Lake Willoughby, often compared to Switzerland’s Lake Lucerne.”

Wherever you venture in the Northeast Kingdom, there are mountains to hike, lakes to fish, rinks to skate on and plenty of bike, cross country and snowmobiling trails to traverse. We also have tremendous attractions and cultural opportunities as well in the region, with a plethora of spectacular museums, galleries, historic attractions and libraries. 

A WONDERFUL PLACE TO WORK

But we are far more than just a beautiful place to visit. Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom has traditionally been the state’s most affordable place to start a business, not to mention that it offers a skilled, productive and eager work force. The region offers an enviable quality of life that is easily accessible to major market centers, interstates and state highways. The area, in fact, has been singled out in a number of publications for its quality of life, welcoming business climate, safety, cultural organizations and educational institutions.

 Situated at the transportation hub of interstates I-91 and I-93 and U.S. Routes 2 and 5, the Northeast Kingdom features vibrant downtowns, prime industrial sites with development potential and strong local schools, college and tech centers. The region also is conveniently located to major markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Whether you are considering a long-awaited move to the Northeast Kingdom or would like to find the perfect place to start up that desired business, we will do whatever we can to make your move to the region one of the best decisions you will ever make.

Please check out our Business Resource Guide, “Why the Northeast Kingdom”  for more reasons why you should consider the region as a place to live and work.

Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is wonderful in the summer!

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The Northeast Kingdom comprises the counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans in Vermont's northeast corner.

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Comedian Bob Marley Show
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Comedy show featuring Bob Marley.
The Highland Center for Arts, 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, VT
Elevate Mountain Bike Festival
Date: Friday, June 14 - Sunday, June 16
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
A 3-day mountain bike festival that brings together women and gender-expansive riders from all corners of the U.S. to ride, build community, and foster growth on and off the bike.
- Trail and downhill clinics with expert coaches to share the foundations, fine-tune your skills, or level up your riding!
- Group rides with knowledgable, caring locals to share the stoke of riding this incredible area.
- Off-bike clinics to speak about bike maintenance, nutrition on the bike, and much more.
- Social hours to mingle, connect with fellow riders, and share tales of the trail.
- Bike demos from some of your favorite brands so you can give the latest and greatest bikes you've been drooling over a go.
- Special speakers from all over the U.S. to share their experiences as women and gender-expansive cyclists.
Kingdom Trails, 478 VT-114, East Burke, VT
Knick It Summer Dance Camp
Date: Wednesday, June 19 - Friday, June 21
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This dance camp will improve one’s knowledge, technique, and performance abilities. It will also promote unity team building and confidence, self-expression communication and skills in dance critique, respect for self and others, poise, problem-solving skills with creativity, and expand one’s horizons in the world of dance by pushing individual boundaries safely.
Lyndon Institute, 168 Institute Circle, Lyndon Center, VT
Make Music Day in St. Johnsbury
Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Call to Musicians and performers.  Make Music Vermont brings music makers of all ages and experience together on the first day of summer. A free celebration of music-making that takes place on the same day in more than 120 countries and 1,000 cities across the globe.
Anyone can take part in Make Music Vermont. All musicians are welcome, regardless of whether they are amateurs, professionals, students, or established artists. Make Music VT is open to artists of all ages, genres, and levels of ability. All day long, anyone lucky enough to be in Vermont can join in to make music or enjoy being surrounded by it. It’s the longest day of the year, the best to spend making music!
United Community Church, 1325 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT

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H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everyday)

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