AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkforce Housing & Finance: Winston Prouty’s Village at Winston Prouty in Brattleboro is using Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak’s Invest in Vermont low-interest financing to make workforce homes pencil out, highlighting how capital—not just zoning—drives whether projects move. Middle-Income Homes in the North Country: Northern Forest Center broke ground on Timber Way, a 24-unit Greenville development using mass timber, aimed at easing worker shortages and helping employers recruit. Local Health & Community Services: Mercy Connections announced Executive Director Lisa Falcone’s retirement after eight years, crediting her for stabilizing finances, expanding the Burlington center, and securing major operating funding. Labor & Dairy Industry: Bernie Sanders joined Teamsters and workers at the St. Albans Creamery as a judge temporarily paused DFA’s closure after a retaliation lawsuit. Vermont Energy Oversight: The Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel meeting set for Aug. 24 was postponed, with details to follow. Business & Procurement: Vermont APEX Accelerator is hosting Navy Week in Vermont (Aug. 26) to connect small businesses with Department of Navy contracting and SBIR/STTR resources. Animal Health Disruption: New World screwworm has halted Texas pet adoptions and increased euthanasia risk as states restrict animal transport.
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