AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRural Investment: Golden LEAF Foundation named longtime executive Ted Lord its next president, putting an experienced grants leader at the helm of a major rural-development funder. Water Pressure: Durham says drought restrictions may last through winter. Dry conditions are already hurting plant sales, and officials are drawing on Cary water and Teer Quarry to extend supplies. Business Growth: Bracco plans a $230 million Sanford facility and 200 jobs. The Clearing House is investing $11.5 million to add 200 jobs in Charlotte. Agriculture: NC State is launching a swine diagnostic service for an industry that generates $11 billion in annual economic output and supports 46,000 jobs statewide. Logistics: FedEx plans to bring Charlotte into its network consolidation early next year as it pursues cost savings.
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