AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData Centers & Power: A report says OpenAI is in advanced talks to lease a proposed 10-gigawatt data center campus on federal land in Ohio, with a possible Nvidia-backed plan and a first phase targeted for 2028—raising fresh questions about grid upgrades and long-term energy demand. Critical Materials Recycling: Paladin Envirotech is expanding U.S. rare-earth processing, adding a Phoenix facility plus new Ohio sites in Columbus to scale recovery from end-of-life electronics and manufacturing waste. Local Manufacturing: Schwebel Baking Company will end operations after July 4, a major blow to the Mahoning Valley’s long-running bread maker. Ports & Infrastructure: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur announced $17M+ for dredging and jetty repairs at five Ohio harbors, including Toledo Harbor and Cooley Canal Harbor. Public Safety & Weather: Severe storms and tornado watches hit the Cincinnati region, with flooding and power outages reported across parts of Ohio and the Tri-State. Health & Seniors: A new report warns Ohio seniors could face a $487 monthly Social Security cut if Congress doesn’t act as insolvency timelines tighten. Education & Enrollment: Youngstown State University says fall registration is tracking ahead of last year, with a higher admit-to-registered conversion rate. Retail & Food: Shipley Donuts signed a three-unit Cincinnati deal to enter Ohio, with openings starting Q1 2027.
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