AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSevere Weather & Recovery: Indiana’s storm aftermath is still brutal, with NIPSCO reporting the largest outage event in its history and more than 230,000 customers without power as crews work to restore service; the Indiana National Guard has been deployed for debris removal, while evacuations continue along the Whitewater River as flooding worsens. Flood Risk & Public Safety: Officials are urging residents to leave quickly in mandatory evacuation zones in parts of southeast Indiana and western Hamilton County, as rescues and door-to-door alerts ramp up. Manufacturing Jobs: Vulcraft (Nucor) plans a $59 million expansion in St. Joe, adding up to 20 jobs by 2027 and producing new steel grating products. Business & Policy: SBA chief Kelly Loeffler and Sen. Todd Young discussed expanding federal small-business lending limits during an Indiana visit, focusing on affordability and investment certainty. Health & Food Safety: The FDA says the cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce now involves 17 states, including Indiana, with case counts climbing. Sports Business: The Chicago Bears say they won’t change the team name even if they build a stadium in Hammond, keeping “Chicago Bears” branding while pushing Indiana stadium plans. Cybersecurity for SMBs: A practical business tip roundup highlights steps small firms can take to strengthen defenses against cyberattacks.
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