AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers & Permits: Little Rock directors will weigh two proposals to pause “hyperscale” data center permits—one for six months with a Google carve-out, the other for 18 months without exceptions—after June rules defined hyperscale as 250,000+ sq. ft. or 75+ MW. Tech & IT Services: GFI Digital is buying Lowell-based TDS IT, expanding managed technology and office equipment services across Arkansas. AI Infrastructure Deal: Z Squared will acquire Paradox Data, including the Union County campus with an Entergy Arkansas power agreement up to 8 MW, aiming for up to 150 MW AI-ready capacity over time. Agriculture & Food Supply: Arkansas peanut acreage is down more than 35% to 31,000 acres, but a field day Aug. 5 will focus on disease, insects, weed control, and growth regulators. School Nutrition Funding: USDA FFVP funding of $3.376 million is available for Arkansas elementary schools for 2026–27, with applications due Aug. 28. Manufacturing Jobs: James & James plans a $9.4M Heber Springs facility creating 47 jobs and adding lumber milling for deeper hardwood sourcing in Arkansas.
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