AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSteel & Auto Supply Chain: Hyundai Motor Group broke ground in Louisiana on a $5.8B electric arc furnace mill with POSCO, aiming to build a local steel-to-automotive supply chain and reduce tariff risk. Defense Tech & Workforce: Montgomery TechLab used the Air Force Information Technology & Cyberpower Conference to spotlight Central Alabama’s defense-and-tech ecosystem, including a defense accelerator demo day. Energy Policy Watch: West Virginia launched a “50 by 50” plan to expand power capacity to 50 gigawatts, betting on coal, gas, nuclear and alternatives while wrestling with infrastructure and regulatory swings. Oil & Gas Deal: Alabama-headquartered Diversified Energy agreed to buy Permian-focused Birch for about $1.8B to expand its operated position. Preparedness for Industry & Communities: Alabama EMA launched the “Ready for Anything” podcast to push broader disaster readiness beyond tornadoes. Tourism Numbers: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach reported July lodging revenue at $739M through July 2026, $60M ahead of last year. Consumer Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker shows multiple Alabama cities tied for high scam-report counts in July, with Huntsville and Birmingham leading statewide.
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