AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIsland Supply Chains: San Juan County declared an emergency after cracked beams at the Orcas Island ferry terminal restricted large vehicles for up to two weeks, disrupting deliveries of food, fuel and other essentials. Businesses are turning to costly, capacity-limited barges. Seattle Employers: Starbucks is granting stock to nearly 200,000 employees worldwide; more than 80% of eligible hourly workers at North American stores are also due quarterly performance bonuses. Aerospace: Boeing plans to cut 5% of its commercial-airplane workforce amid ramp-up delays, while October jet deliveries fell 14%. Clean Aviation: Washington’s new tax credit is intended to boost its sustainable aviation fuel industry. Agriculture: Bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry farm in Pierce County, raising concerns for growers as the state monitors exposed workers. Startup Capital: Seattle venture firm Ascend closed a $17 million fund to back physical AI and hardware startups.
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