AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBusiness Expansion: SGS just opened a new Bicycle, eMobility & Transit Packaging testing lab in Bentonville (2310 SW 14th St), adding ISO/IEC 17025 and ISTA-accredited testing for bikes, e-bikes, micromobility and packaging—aimed at faster, local support for manufacturers facing tougher safety rules. Healthcare Investment: CHI St. Vincent in Little Rock received a $5M matching gift toward the Anthony Center for Advanced Cardiac Care, with construction slated to start this fall and finish in 2027. Manufacturing Jobs: CEP USA located its first U.S. prefabricated electrical substation plant in North Little Rock, investing nearly $1M and targeting about 27 jobs over five years. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Benton County’s unpaved-road funding push continues, with state bonding money backing road safety upgrades. Food & Consumer Watch: Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons are under a salmonella-related recall in multiple states, including Arkansas.
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