AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI + Data Centers in Ohio: OpenAI and SoftBank’s SB Energy met with southeastern Ohio officials and trades contractors tied to the planned Ports-Pike 10-gigawatt AI data center, while also announcing a $6 million childcare investment as part of broader local community commitments. Manufacturing + Solar Supply Chain: Eureka Energy and Türkiye’s GAP Grup announced a North American partnership to represent GAP’s aluminum, fabricated metal, and solar infrastructure products in the U.S., with an eye toward longer-term manufacturing in Appalachia. Advanced Manufacturing Education: America Makes is bringing “3D Printing for Drones” hands-on design-and-build experiences to high school students, including a Youngstown-area event at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center on Oct. 2. Port + Logistics: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin dredging Toledo Harbor’s federal navigation channels starting Oct. 2 under an $11.1 million, two-year contract aimed at keeping Great Lakes shipping moving. Workforce + Wages: Ohio’s minimum wage will rise Jan. 1, 2027, to $11.40 for nontipped workers and $5.70 for tipped employees, with a higher employer threshold. Food Safety: FDA assigned the highest risk level to a Salata Salad Kitchen jalapeño avocado dressing recall in three states due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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