AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoManufacturing & Sustainability: Putney’s Green Mountain Spinnery processes about 10,000 pounds of wool a year on century-old machinery, using renewable lubricant to reduce its environmental impact. Creative Economy: Burlington City Arts launched a $60,000 fund for 10–15 artist-led projects in four northwestern counties. Downtown Investment: A proposed nightclub could bring live music back to Nectar’s former three-floor Main Street space, pending zoning approval. Business Growth: Vermont homewares maker DandyLion is expanding into handcrafted furniture, and $508,000 is available for farm, forest and food businesses. Tourism & Taxes: Vermont tourism is declining amid the U.S.-Canada trade war, while seasonal businesses face a short earning season. Hinesburg and Bennington voters will consider local-option taxes this November. Workforce: Employers are pushing back as the housing shortage makes hiring harder.
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