AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFlorida Tech & Industry Watch: Jabil (St. Petersburg) is drawing fresh attention after shares outpaced the Nasdaq, with analysts pointing to strong data-center demand and a resilient, asset-light operating model. Trade & Supply Chain: Embraer used a Rio-area spectacle around its IATA meeting while flagging ongoing jet production pressures, from backlogs and regulations to fuel costs tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Policy & Security: Florida Sen. Rick Scott is pushing the FCC to probe Chinese-linked smartwatches and health tech over potential security and biometric-data risks. Energy & Manufacturing Demand: A new push is gaining traction to repurpose retired EV batteries as stationary storage to help AI data centers manage power costs and grid strain. Workforce & Mobility Innovation: Alan Tholkes, a longtime wheelchair inventor, is behind WalkPort, a new mobility device aimed at helping people with paralysis and related conditions walk again. Health & Environment: A Texas report links Parkinson’s risk to pesticide exposure, raising concerns for farmworkers and nearby communities.
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