AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoForest Economy: The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund picked eight startups for its 2026 Forest Business Accelerator, pairing mentorship and investor-readiness with a $15,000 prize to help new products and services grow in the forest and wood-products sector. Product Stewardship: Reverse Logistics Group won a Vermont contract under the state’s Household Hazardous Product Stewardship program, supporting manufacturer outreach and billing as the EPR law shifts end-of-life costs to producers. Public Safety Branding: Vermont’s DMV enforcement unit is renaming itself the Vermont Highway Patrol, aiming to clarify its crash-prevention and traffic-enforcement mission. Local Aging Needs: Neighbor to Neighbor in the Northshire says it’s facing an urgent volunteer shortage as Vermont’s population ages faster than rides-and-assistance programs can scale. Tariffs in Court: Vermont is among 25 states suing the Trump administration over new forced-labor tariffs, arguing the move is unlawful and designed to replace earlier tariff policies struck down by courts. Vermont Business & Travel: Airbnb is expanding its boutique-hotel push via a partnership with Lark Hotels, including Stowe properties.
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