AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDesign & Manufacturing: Pacto Medical’s Burlington-made Slimshot compact prefilled syringe platform earned a Red Dot Design Concept 2026 and a spot for display at the Red Dot Design Museum in Singapore. Hospitality & Tourism: Otherland Hotel in Newfane has opened after a full renovation of the former Riverbend Motel, pitching a four-season, nature-forward stay along the West River. Construction Supply Chain: Portland Bolt & Manufacturing acquired Threadline Products in Charlotte to expand East Coast anchor-bolt and structural steel capabilities and shorten lead times. Ag & Environment: Vermont screenings begin for “Seeding Change: Farming Beyond Neonics,” spotlighting farms transitioning away from neonicotinoid-treated seeds ahead of Vermont’s 2029 phaseout. Energy & Safety: Clean Energy Group released a new fact sheet on public health and environmental impacts from lithium-ion battery storage fires. Local Business & Community: Bennington’s ninth annual Night Out delivered about 350 backpacks through a police, media, and business partnership. Healthcare Leadership: Dartmouth Geisel named Jennifer Hunt dean, marking the start of her tenure.
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