AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMortgage Scam Refunds: The FTC and California regulators ordered Home Matters USA to pay $3 million back to 1,821 homeowners after a sham mortgage relief scheme, with checks set to go out soon. Healthcare Costs in Focus: Blue Cross NC reported a $497 million loss, warning premiums may rise, as the insurer points to a “broken” U.S. system and WakeMed weighs a strategic tie-up with Atrium. Local Business & Tech: Raleigh stormwater software startup 4RIVRS named enterprise sales veteran Will Gough as chief sales officer to scale nationwide after its MVP launch. Real Estate Systems: Ocusell expanded its MLS network by adding 12 new partnerships, pushing into 11 more states including North Carolina. Education & Food Service Tech: Alphatechs USA is debuting Bluetooth cafeteria pin pads and scanners for K-12 meal lines at a Charlotte event. Energy & Everyday Prices: GasBuddy data shows Burke County’s lowest E85 at $3.15 and Haywood’s lowest midgrade at $4.28 for the week ending May 30. Rural Entrepreneurship: NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall highlighted Rural RISE roundtables in Haywood County to connect small businesses with mentors and funding. Sports & Campus Buzz: World Cup teams are landing on North Carolina college campuses, including Wake Forest, bringing media and visitor spending.
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