
“Addison County’s greatest strength is the diversity of our economy, which ranges from mom-and-pop operations to value-add agriculture to large manufacturers such as Collins Aerospace,” said Fred Kenney, executive director of the Addison County Economic Development Corp. Are business owners optimistic about the state of the economy and new opportunities? Or are they weighed down by challenges in the current business landscape? Still, many businesses are struggling to regain their footing following the pandemic. New developments in the business arena offer an exciting outlook for Addison County. Home to everything from hard-cider manufacturers and construction services to car dealerships and a toy company, the area is rife with a diversity of industries. Rounding out the top five are Collins Aerospace, in Vergennes, and Counseling Service of Addison County and The Residence at Otter Creek, both in Middlebury.


Middlebury, the county seat, is home to the county’s two largest employers: Middlebury College, with 1,200 employees, and Porter Medical Center, with just over 700 staff.
