AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEthan Allen: The furniture maker has replaced CEO Farooq Kathwari, who led the company for nearly four decades, with interim chief Stefanie Tsen Ward as it begins a strategic reset after a weak quarter and board shake-up. Vermont Aviation: South Burlington-based Beta Technologies has secured FAA authorization for VTOL flights with prospective customers, advancing its push toward commercial electric-aircraft operations. Worker Costs: Vermont’s minimum wage is set to rise in January 2027, while the Labor Department has also announced a higher unemployment-insurance taxable wage base. Local Business: Vermont’s tourism agency and Chamber of Commerce are expanding their partnership to connect travelers with local destinations and businesses. Market Pressures: Small cannabis growers are pressing for retail-rule changes to improve access to customers, while a distribution-center strike is raising concern about grocery shortages. Business Outlook: A recent survey found half of Vermont businesses raised prices this year.
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