AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPharma Manufacturing: Bayer plans a $2.2 billion drug-making campus in New Albany, with about 600 permanent jobs and 1,500 construction jobs. Production is expected to start in stages from 2031. Ohio Manufacturing: Hamilton-based Mean Green Mowers says it has cut its order backlog by more than 90% since returning to independent ownership and consolidating operations locally. Data Center Debate: Ohio communities are weighing tighter zoning as developers seek sites and residents raise concerns about power demand and costs. Defiance is considering rules, while Pierce and Shalersville townships have also debated limits. Nuclear Energy: The U.S. Department of Energy plans up to $4.2 billion in financing for Vistra nuclear plant upgrades in Ohio and Pennsylvania, including work at Perry, as electricity demand rises. Freight Innovation: Einride and EASE Logistics have begun daily driverless electric-truck runs on Ohio roads. Jobs: The state faces fresh manufacturing cuts, including 391 planned layoffs at MasterBrand Cabinets and nearly 1,400 at a Springfield truck factory.
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