AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkforce & Training: Alabama Industrial Development Training director Ed Castile will retire after 33 years, with long-running job-readiness programs credited for helping recruit major employers; deputy Kevin Taylor takes over. Manufacturing: Michelin says it will close the BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa by end of 2028, affecting about 1,200 jobs, as production consolidates in Fort Wayne. Industrial Investment: U.S. Steel approved about $475M for a new quench-and-tempering line at Fairfield Tubular Operations, targeting full production by Q2 2029 and adding higher-value capacity. Rare Disease Biopharma: BioCryst will wind down internal drug discovery and close its Birmingham research facility by end of 2026, shifting to external partnerships to cut costs. Local Infrastructure & Growth: Dora won a $1M ARC grant for water system upgrades tied to industrial development at Heritage Landing. Energy Assistance: Gov. Ivey awarded $6.3M for home weatherization to reduce bills and improve safety. Data Centers: Cullman approved a one-year data center moratorium while it reviews impacts on water, traffic, noise, and community character. Defense Contracting: Lockheed Martin received a $35.3B THAAD interceptor production contract.
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