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Recent Success

The year 2007 was a record-setting year for the communities in Greater Burlington area:

  • Building permits issued for Burlington and West Burlington were up 101% to top $63.7 million in 2007.
  • Hotel/Motel tax receipts were at an all-time high.
  • Taxable retail sales came in just under $480 million for FY '07- a 6.5% increase over FY '06.

Despite national trends, the local economy is faring quite well.
For additional updates on the recent activity in the community, view our Recent Successes file.