ESSEX JUNCTION
 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

The following are examples of recent economic development projects in Essex Junction:

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Private Investment

IBM:

IBM is Vermont's largest private employer with over 8,000 employees and 3.3 million sq. ft. of building space. IBM Essex Junction is a world-class semiconductor manufacturing facility that produces leading-edge technology. The site designs and manufactures a wide range of microprocessor, memory and special-purpose chips that are used by IBM and other leading computer and electronics companies worldwide. IBM continues to invest in IBM Essex Junction. (Contact Person: Jeff Couture, IBM Communications and Public Relations Manager, at 769-2483.)

Riverside in the Village:

Currently under construction. A major component of the project is the development of additional residential housing, a gymnasium, offices, classroom space and a student building for the New England Culinary Institute (NECI). The additional NECI housing units will result in a total of 80 apartment units (approximately 369 bedrooms) on the property. Other elements of the overall development include 35 units of senior housing, 66 apartments, and 84 condominium units.

Whitcomb Heights Phase II

Currently under construction.  South Street Associates received approval for development of 142 units (71 duplexes) on  approximately105 acres of land identified as Parcel Four of the Whitcomb Farm property.

Rivers Edge:

Currently under construction.  Cascade Street Associates received approval for development of 52 units consisting of 25 duplexes and 2 single family lots on a parcel approximately 35 acres along the south side of lower Cascade Street.

Green Mountain Harley-Davidson:

Conceptual and Site Plan approval for renovation and expansion of the 4,052 s.f. existing Green Mountain Harley-Davidson building to 10,120 s.f.

Public/Non-profit Sector Projects

Champlain Valley Exposition:

The Champlain Valley Exposition is constructing a new 45,000 square-foot facility for special events, trade shows, conventions and indoor soccer.  The $2.5 million building will be similar and adjacent to the Robert E. Miller Expo Centre built in 1999.  The new facility includes a 26,000 square-foot clear span building for special events and soccer.  A 14,000 square-foot connector to the Miller Expo Centre will include 12,000 square feet for offices, conference space, concessions, a prep kitchen and additional dressing and rest rooms.