AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNortheast Indiana Business: Axel Johnson Inc. completed its ownership transition of Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, keeping the company headquartered in Fort Wayne, while Scott Glaze launched Glaze Development Group as the next investment platform for the Glaze family. Grocery Competition: Kroger is reportedly weighing divesting some Giant Eagle stores in the Columbus, Ohio market to satisfy antitrust regulators tied to its $1.65 billion acquisition. Child Care Policy: Hoosier childcare providers and advocates pushed back hard at proposed FSSA rule changes that would loosen staff education requirements, with new rules slated to take effect Oct. 11. Local Infrastructure: Floyd County is moving ahead with the long-planned Blackiston Mill Bridge replacement, building a new span upstream to reduce flood risk and keep traffic flowing through most of construction, targeting completion by Oct. 2027. Workforce & Education: Indiana’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is open statewide via local community foundations, including Fountain County, offering tuition support for eligible Indiana students. Healthcare Earnings: Elevance Health set a July 15 conference call and webcast for its Q2 2026 results. Data Center Backlash: In Hubbard, residents heard from a thermal engineer who argued data centers could strain water, electricity use, and air quality.
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