AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Business: Vermont Pub & Brewery will close after 38 years; founder Greg Noonan helped change state law to make brewpubs possible. Burlington Bagel plans a fifth shop in St. Albans, its first outside Chittenden County. Freight Infrastructure: Vermont secured $60.3 million in federal funding to replace 60 miles of rail between Rutland and North Bennington, improving freight reliability and shipping efficiency. Regional Economy: Vermont’s unemployment rate reached 2.8%, a two-year high. The state also committed $15.3 million to heating assistance as fuel costs climb. Business Leadership: Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region named its 2026-27 board, including leaders from Killington Resort, GE Aerospace and Casella Waste Systems. Banking: Community Bancorp reported higher third-quarter earnings.
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