AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFlock Camera Backlash: Narragansett voted to end its Flock Safety surveillance camera program, joining South Kingstown and adding to Rhode Island’s growing privacy push. Local Infrastructure: Newport City Council will consider an $11M federal grant agreement to help restore the Cliff Walk after the 2022 collapse, with the full project budget topping $23M. Tech & Business Growth: Providence-based Vertikal6 landed on Providence Business News’ 2026 Fastest Growing Companies list, highlighting managed IT, cybersecurity, and AI services. Biotech/Health Finance: Organogenesis, Oculis, and Alta Equipment all posted Q2 2026 results, underscoring continued investment and restructuring across health and tech-adjacent sectors. STEM in the Arts: A Rhode Island artist is bringing digital-first methods—3D printing and AI-era thinking—into ceramics. Workforce Policy: A national look at H-2A/H-2B seasonal worker reliance frames the labor shortage reality employers face. Community & Education: Roger Williams University partnered with Girl Scouts to streamline admissions for Gold Award recipients.
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