AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Policy: Independence County’s quorum court unanimously approved a five-year data center moratorium, joining other Arkansas counties that have paused approvals—while Little Rock and Pulaski County continue moving forward despite community pushback. Manufacturing Expansion: Five Rivers Manufacturing expanded its Corning headquarters, bringing G&H Decoys and three acquired brands under one roof and highlighting duck hunting’s $4.25M-a-day economic impact. Food Supply & Safety: Whole Foods recalled jalapeño-containing salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared foods tied to a broader salmonella outbreak linked to Coast Citrus Distributors and earlier Taylor Farms recalls. Retail & Consumer Demand: Dillard’s reported second-quarter results with 1% sales growth and higher gross margin, citing tariff rebates and cash reserves. Local Public Safety Tech: Cabot paused Flock automated plate-reader cameras after privacy concerns, with the mayor ordering the system disconnected. Aviation Infrastructure: XNA in Bentonville sought a federal TIFIA rural loan to cut financing costs for its Western Concourse expansion. Energy & Logistics Watch: New analysis flagged thousands of internet-exposed industrial control devices near U.S. data centers, raising cooling and power security concerns.
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