AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWaste & Recycling Leadership: Casella Waste Systems named Damian Ribar EVP/COO and promoted Shelley Sayward to EVP and General Counsel, signaling continued operational focus in the region. Power Grid Reliability: Vermont’s seven petroleum-based plants may run more often as extreme heat tightens demand, raising questions about cost and fossil backup capacity. Municipal Finance: Chester’s auditor warned the town’s tax base is “artificially low,” urging stronger reserves to avoid borrowing when storms hit. Advanced Manufacturing Workforce: VMEC and River Valley Technical Center are rolling out CNC and advanced manufacturing training, including a July 2 open house and July boot camp. Aerospace Expansion: Beta Technologies is seeking a 100-acre South Burlington expansion to bring more large components manufacturing in-house. Ag Tech in the Field: UVM Extension is demonstrating driverless weeding robots for Vermont farmers, using drone mapping to automate row-level weed control. EV Charging Buildout: Vermont AOT issued an RFQ to qualify EV charging providers for public fast-charger projects. Consumer Privacy Update: Vermont’s new data privacy law (VDPOSA) pushes companies to revisit compliance ahead of a 2028 start date. New Vermont Laws (July 1): Ticket resale rules, cannabis purchase limits, and other consumer-focused changes take effect. Extreme Heat Impacts: Heat is reshaping outdoor plans and even shipping operations, with some Vermont businesses pausing deliveries to prevent product melting. Egg Price-Fixing Fallout: Vermont is set to receive 915,000 eggs and $56,000 from a multistate settlement tied to alleged nationwide egg price manipulation.
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