AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade War Watch: The U.S. escalated its Canada fight with new bans on some Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles, plus moves to bar Canadian firms from U.S. government contractor sales—set to hit Sept. 29 and already raising cost fears for Ohio-area businesses. Energy & Transport: GasBuddy reported diesel at $5.29 in Geauga County and $5.18 in Coshocton County (week ending Aug. 29), while E15 hit $3.64 in Williams County—another reminder that fuel swings are still tied to global supply shocks. Manufacturing Tech: Bullen Ultrasonics won a $23,100 Ohio Smart Manufacturing grant to use AI/ML to improve process stability and efficiency. Workforce & Access: Ohio’s HEAP Summer Crisis Program is open through Sept. 30 for eligible households needing help paying electric bills, buying cooling gear, or repairing central A/C. Local Growth: Colerain Township highlighted $560M in development over three years, including new schools, retail openings, and a Garden Dispensary slated for Oct. 15. Data Center Politics: A national poll found 69% of Americans oppose nearby AI data centers, with Ohio Supreme Court action also keeping the issue in the spotlight.
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