AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAerospace Investment: Electra plans an $850 million aircraft plant in Springfield, expected to create 1,975 jobs. The facility will build hybrid-electric aircraft, with production capacity planned to grow from 400 to 800 planes a year. Data Center Debate: Construction is underway on EdgeConneX’s Ashville project, but voters will decide whether to repeal its village agreement. A repeal would not stop construction; the company is also seeking approval for an 800-megawatt power plant. Trucking Costs: Ohio’s temporary permission to use cheaper red-dyed diesel may offer limited relief. Trucking leaders cite supply constraints and uncertainty for routes crossing state lines. River Careers: A maritime career event in Sardis introduced students to jobs in operations, engineering, conservation and logistics. Industry projections point to 30% growth over the next decade, with starting deckhand wages above $55,000.
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