AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVermont Business Outlook: The Vermont Chamber and NBT Bank will host a free Nov. 12 webinar on economic signals affecting employers, from inflation and interest rates to hiring and AI. Aerospace: South Burlington’s BETA Technologies reported record quarterly revenue, nearly doubled revenue, and FAA authorization for customer demonstration flights in its electric aircraft. Clean Energy: SunCommon named Jarred Cobb chief operating officer, with a focus on growth and hiring clean-energy workers. Vermont and Nova Scotia also signed a three-year agreement to explore offshore wind, transmission links and regional grid planning. Vermont Manufacturers: Vermont Nut Free Chocolates is introducing dye-free peppermint bark and new packaging as it works to remove artificial colors from its full product line by year-end. Research & Infrastructure: UVM announced a $6 million initiative to bring research discoveries to practical use in Vermont; Southwestern Vermont rail is also slated for a $60 million upgrade. Lake Champlain: After nearly $1 billion in cleanup spending, the state is still falling short of phosphorus-reduction goals, while algae blooms threaten lake use and tourism.
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