AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVeterans & Infrastructure: Alabama’s Department of Veterans Affairs says construction on a new 150-acre Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery–North Alabama in Madison County is set to start in October, aiming to close the burial-services gap for tens of thousands of veterans who currently live more than 75 miles from a cemetery. Manufacturing & Jobs: INEOS Styrolution announced it will permanently close its polystyrene site in Channahon, Illinois, while keeping production at Decatur, Alabama—an update that underscores how margin pressure is reshaping the plastics supply chain. Economic Development: Governor Ivey is also backing a major Auburn manufacturing push tied to Vulcaflex’s first U.S. plant, with 130 jobs expected. Food Supply: The FDA flagged a Great Value Hawaiian Roll 4-pack recall tied to an oily/sticky substance found on packaging surfaces distributed across Alabama and 25 other states. Workforce & Cost Pressure: Small-business optimism fell in May as owners cite labor shortages and rising fuel and supply-chain costs squeezing margins.
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