AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVermont Economy & Jobs: Vermont’s initial weekly unemployment claims ticked up to 324 for the week ending June 13, but total claims stayed near summer lows, signaling steadier hiring after winter tourism layoffs. Ski & Tourism: Ski Vermont says the 2025–26 season delivered Vermont’s strongest visitation in more than a decade, with 4.36 million skier visits and growth beating regional and national trends. Manufacturing & Security: Vermont State Police are investigating a fourth bomb threat at Weidmann Electrical Technology in St. Johnsbury; the facility was evacuated and searched, with no findings so far. Food & Agriculture: Vermont maple production hit 3.091 million gallons in 2026, leading the nation again, while UVM Extension’s Crops and Soils Field Day highlights ongoing farm tech and soil work. Energy & Industry: A Vermont Yankee redevelopment effort is moving toward a state letter of intent, with options discussed including data centers, small modular nuclear, or battery storage. Local Business: Vermont Packinghouse in North Springfield has new owners aiming to expand local meat processing capacity for New England farms. Community & Culture: Go Skate Day returns to Waterbury’s new skatepark this Sunday, and a sold-out Nectar’s tribute concert brings Burlington music history back to Higher Ground. Public Policy: Vermont adopted revised wakesport rules, tightening decontamination and distance requirements around people and loon nesting sites.
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