AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHospitality: Southern Vermont inn and restaurant owners Lauren and Steven Bryant will unite six properties in The Shires Collection, launching Nov. 12 after nearly 28 years of regional growth. Manufacturing: Vermont Tortilla has resumed production at its new Essex facility after a costly, months-long search and water-permit process. The owners say sales are still about half their previous level as they rebuild. Business & Jobs: Vermont’s September unemployment rate held at 2.6%, among the nation’s lowest, though labor-force participation remains a concern. Japan’s Omron is buying Burlington-based industrial computer maker OnLogic for $675 million, a major ownership change for a Vermont tech company. Investment: Vermont received $60.3 million in federal funding to rehabilitate about 60 miles of the Western Corridor rail line, supporting freight and potentially future passenger service. The state also awarded $3.7 million in tax credits for 41 downtown and village-center projects expected to spur more than $20 million in improvements. Local Economy: Killington plans $280 million in resort investments over the next decade, while Vermont’s tourism sector faces a decline amid trade tensions with Canada.
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