AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOhio Manufacturing & Jobs: Toyota’s West Virginia plant hosted Ohio University leaders this week, highlighting the $3.3B facility’s role in regional hiring and recruiting, including hybrid transaxle production. Workforce & Training: Youngstown State University launched a hybrid Ophthalmic Clinical Assistant Certificate to feed growing eye-care staffing needs, with online coursework and in-person labs. Energy & Utilities: Vandalia and Trotwood voters will decide in November on utility aggregation programs as residents look for lower electric and gas rates. Agriculture & Food Safety: Midwest hog producers are still facing elevated PRRS disease pressure, while Michigan’s Cyclospora outbreak continues to surge—prompting renewed focus on produce handling and washing. Cyber & Business Risk: AssuranceAmerica disclosed a breach exposing personal data for nearly 7 million drivers across multiple states, including Ohio. Local Economy & Community: Lima approved stronger enforcement against nuisance vehicles via towing contracts, and Yellow Springs Brewery unveiled a collaboration beer built around Ohio-grown ingredients. Public Health & Environment: A North Carolina PFAS case settled out of court, underscoring ongoing pressure on chemical makers over contaminated water. Defense & Tech: KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions won a new multi-award advisory contract tied to work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
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