AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAerospace Jobs Boost: Gov. Josh Stein broke ground on JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport, a project promising 14,500 high-wage jobs and $4.7B in investment. Banking Leadership Shakeup: Truist named Fiserv CEO Mike Lyons as its next president and CEO, starting Sept. 1, as Bill Rogers moves to executive chair. Healthcare Cost Pressure in NC: A UNC Sheps Center evaluation found Healthy Opportunities Pilots can cut costs and reduce ER visits, but the program’s operations were suspended after lawmakers didn’t fund it. Food Safety Watch: Clover Hill Dairy recalled all cheese products after a Listeria outbreak tied to ricotta; products were sold in North Carolina and other states. Local Business & Jobs Recognition: Sunstates Security earned a Forbes “Best Employers for New Graduates” spot, ranking No. 145 nationally and No. 6 in North Carolina. Water Crunch: Durham moved into Stage 2 mandatory water-use restrictions as drought worsened, tightening rules for customers and some businesses. Data Center Backlash: Charlotte approved a 150-day moratorium on new data centers, joining a growing list of NC local pauses. Workforce & Training: 4-H survey found many teens are changing career plans due to AI, but feel underprepared for AI skills.
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