AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDefense Investment: Kratos broke ground in Odon on radar and hypersonics testing facilities backed by $35 million in federal funding and company contributions, expanding Indiana’s defense-industry footprint. Clean Energy: Zelestra secured $350 million to build a 203-megawatt solar project on former coal-mining land in Gibson County; construction is expected to support about 200 jobs at its peak, with operations targeted for late 2027. Manufacturing Jobs: Med-Mizer plans a $9 million expansion in Batesville that could add up to 73 jobs. Power Reliability: An emergency order let PJM use additional generation as heat and scheduled maintenance strained the grid serving Indiana and 12 other states. Trade and Growth: Gov. Mike Braun’s trade trip to Japan aims to deepen business ties, while Fort Wayne City Council rejected a proposed one-year data-center moratorium. Steel Expansion: Nucor announced a $105 million Crawfordsville expansion expected to create up to 100 jobs.
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