By nearly every measure, 2025 was a year of momentum, discipline, and renewed optimism for Greater Burlington and the region we proudly serve. As we look back on the accomplishments of the past year, it is evident that our strength comes from a shared belief among business leaders, local governments, educators, workers, and residents that our future is ours to build.
The Partnership structure continues to be a model that many communities attempt to replicate. The ability of multiple organizations to share a unified vision, leverage operational efficiencies, and align strategically around economic growth remains one of Greater Burlington’s greatest advantages. It is a system that works because we work together, and because our investors hold us to high expectations year after year.
This report provides a transparent overview of the performance indicators, program activity, and strategic progress made across each division in 2025. The work is complex, often behind the scenes, and sometimes difficult to quantify in a single statistic. Yet the outcomes are real, measurable, and impactful. Our goal is always the same: deploy the right resources, at the right time, in the right way, to achieve the right results.
Fiscal responsibility continues to be a point of pride for the organization. Our annual independent audit once again affirmed the integrity of our financial management. The board of directors’ commitment to disciplined monthly financial review ensures that every dollar entrusted to us by our stakeholders delivers value back into the community.
Greater Burlington continues to be a place where leaders believe that if the work is worth doing, then we will do it. The community’s willingness to reinvest, reinvent, and reimagine has fueled major wins in recent decades, and that spirit is alive and well today.
Whether addressing workforce challenges, supporting major employers, revitalizing downtown, improving quality of life amenities, or preparing the next generation of leaders, the Partnership remains steadfast in its mission to strengthen the region for decades to come.
The work before us is ambitious and essential. Achieving our goals will require continued partnership, bold thinking, and a willingness to evolve. I am honored to serve as President & CEO of the Greater Burlington Partnership and to work alongside leaders who are deeply committed to this region’s success. Thank you for your trust, your engagement, and your belief in what we can achieve together.
Amy O’Brien
President & CEO
Greater Burlington Partnership
