AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLong-Duration Energy Storage Boost: Form Energy secured $750 million to expand its iron-air battery factory in Weirton, aiming to meet surging data center power-storage demand. Defense & Aviation Jobs: Pratt & Whitney Canada won a nine-year, $1 billion contract to overhaul PT6A-68 engines for the U.S. Joint Primary Aircraft Training System, with work tied to the North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport. Resort Ownership Stability: The Justice Family Group and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management formed a Greenbrier JV to stabilize finances; the casino can stay open while regulators review the transaction. Tourism Workforce Push: Gov. Morrisey says Tourism Works has topped 25,000 microcredentials and 1,000 college credit hours, with more than 4,000 West Virginians enrolled since March 2025. Local Water Planning: Elkins scheduled a public special meeting Tuesday on current and future water sources, including hiring an engineering firm. Community Health & Safety: A special Golf and Sporting Clays Classic in Roanoke, W.Va. raised $100,000+ for the WVU Cancer Institute. Public Safety Tech Backlash: Coverage highlights growing bipartisan pushback against Flock license-plate cameras, with more local jurisdictions moving to stop or review use. Food Recall: Walmart recalled Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits in 29 states, including West Virginia, due to possible listeria contamination.
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