Poultney has a highly educated workforce. Over 40% have some college education, 7% have associates degrees, and 15% hold Bachelors degrees and 9% have Graduate degrees.

Green Mountain College emphasizes personal and community service as part of its curricula. This program provides a potential source of interns for your business. The college and the PDRC are also planning a business incubator to help entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business.

The focus of Green Mountain College on environmental studies and environmental sciences makes the area particularly attractive for businesses specializing in environmental equipment and services.

In 2002 Poultney completed a substantial increase in its municipal sewage and water capacity. The town is thus capable of adding a number of new businesses.
In 2002 Downtown Poultney was awarded status as a Designated Downtown Development District by the State of Vermont Downtown Development Board.

This provides the opportunity for tax incentives and for grants. Thanks to grants received because of the Historic Downtown designation Poultney is embarking on a streetscape improvement program which will enhance the appearance and amenities in downtown Poultney.

Poultney offers an excellent quality of life for your employees centered on outdoor recreational activities and cultural activities. The town provides an attractive safe environment free of the hassles of traffic. Poultney has an improving educational system led by elementary school and high school principals dedicated to academic excellence.

Housing prices in Poultney are currently very affordable. The average home selling price in 2003/2004 in the village and downtown area was $102,000, the average home price in East and North Poultney for the same period was $147,000. Homes currently for sale can be obtained through Realtors listed under Real Estate in the Chamber of Commerce section of this site.