AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Infrastructure: Corning is cashing in on the AI boom by locking in major optical deals, including Amazon and Nvidia, as demand for “optical connectivity” grows and its Optical Communications segment jumped 36% year over year. PFAS Accountability: Chemours agreed to a $450M settlement with the U.S. government over “forever chemicals” releases tied to facilities including in North Carolina’s Cape Fear region. Consumer Protection: The NC Office of State Fire Marshal reached a consent agreement with Legacy Housing Corp. to resolve eight manufactured-home consumer complaint cases, including repairs and a $160,000 civil penalty. State Policy: NC lawmakers overrode Gov. Josh Stein vetoes, passing new immigration enforcement steps and expanding bans on DEI in K-12 and the UNC System. Local Business & Jobs: Quad-C backed Charlotte’s Armstrong Transport Group with growth capital, while iQor announced plans to add 1,300+ jobs in Charlotte. Broadband Reliability: Kinetic and eero launched “AlwaysOn Wi‑Fi,” offering wireless backup during outages for customers. Energy & Safety: Duke Energy and Brunswick County will test nuclear warning sirens July 1 around the Brunswick Nuclear Plant.
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