AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGrid Investment: Eversource and Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering were selected for up to $47.7 million in federal funding to upgrade transmission lines across Connecticut and two neighboring states. The project would use real-time data to increase line capacity; grant terms are still being finalized. Defense Manufacturing: Norwalk-based Quantum Cyber appointed a retired Army general to help commission its Bridgeport drone-production facility and strengthen its supply chain. Technology Leadership: More than 125 executives are registered for Thursday’s Greenwich summit in Stamford, focused on AI, cybersecurity and business transformation. Hartford technology company VISTECH CEO Rick Hubner also joined an industry advisory team. Workforce Pipeline: Connecticut State is expanding manufacturing programs at 13 training locations, while the state has upgraded its career and technical education website to help students explore job-focused options. Cybersecurity and Contracts: Connecticut manufacturers and defense suppliers are being urged to use a pause in CMMC rollout to strengthen security controls and documentation; cyber readiness remains important to competing for defense work.
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