AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Connectivity: Pinpoint Fiber agreed to acquire MetaLINK, which serves about 12,500 residential and business customers across northeast Indiana and nearby states. The buyer plans to extend fiber service across the footprint. Bears Stadium Bid: Gov. Mike Braun says a decision is nearing on Hammond’s proposed stadium as Chicago lawmakers work to keep the Bears in Illinois, putting Indiana’s bid for a major development project in focus. Energy Investment: NextNRG proposed a $22 million South Bend energy and data-center project, while Duke Energy says data-center demand will continue to drive its growth plans. Fuel Costs: Braun extended Indiana’s suspension of state gasoline taxes through Dec. 4, a relief of about 63.5 cents per gallon at current rates. Jobs & Manufacturing: Wright Industries plans an $18 million Goshen expansion expected to create more than 250 jobs. Samsung SDI has also begun production of energy-storage batteries in Indiana. Local Business: One Southern Indiana says the region has attracted $5 billion in capital investment.
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