Jobs & Economy in Brattleboro
Brattleboro's economy runs on a real combination of a substantial, well-documented arts and cultural sector and Brattleboro Memorial Hospital's substantial local employment.
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Learn moreA real, substantial creative economy
Brattleboro hosts more than 1,000 arts and cultural events annually, with combined budgets across several major arts organizations cited exceeding $5 million.
A real, major healthcare employer
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, a not-for-profit community hospital, employs approximately 572 people, serving a rural tri-state region of roughly 55,000 residents.
A genuinely diverse economic base
Brattleboro's real, current economy spans manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology, and the arts, per this pass's own research, consistent with its role as southeastern Vermont's economic hub.
Key takeaways
- Brattleboro's arts and cultural sector is a real, substantial economic driver, not just a cultural amenity.
- Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is a real, major local employer (~572 employees).
- Brattleboro's economy runs genuinely diverse across manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology, and the arts.
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