AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSeattle Tech: Startup Firmly raised $15 million from investors including JPMorgan and Mastercard to connect retailers with AI shopping assistants. Data Centers: Amazon is behind a $264 million Washington ranch deal that could support up to 21 data centers, as growing political opposition puts the industry’s expansion under scrutiny. Energy: Grant County expects nearly $200 million in tax revenue from solar projects, while the Port of Quincy will discuss a proposed 345-megawatt tribal power plant. Agriculture: Bird flu has reached a Washington commercial poultry facility, renewing concerns as the virus spreads; advocates also say workforce reform is key to the future of Washington agriculture. Business Climate: Voters kept Washington’s millionaires tax, sharpening debate over the state’s competitiveness. Aerospace: Boeing cannot appeal a punitive-damages ruling tied to the 737 door-plug case. Food & Beverage: A Seattle bourbon distillery with an all-female team has entered bankruptcy owing more than $1 million.
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