AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAerospace & Space Coast Watch: Blue Origin says its New Glenn program is still aiming to fly again before year-end after a May 28 explosion at Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 36; CEO Dave Limp reports key Florida infrastructure (propellant farm and major tanks) survived, while a damaged support tower can be repaired in place. AI & Consumer Data: Florida AG James Uthmeier filed an 83-page civil complaint against OpenAI and Sam Altman, seeking penalties and a court order over alleged child data collection and safety failures tied to ChatGPT. Space Florida Investment: Space Florida approved Project Manta, backing Seagate Space to prototype offshore launch infrastructure elements, aiming to expand Florida’s launch capacity beyond land-based sites. Manufacturing Expansion (Local): Robinson Fans, a century-old industrial fan maker, acquired Specialty Fabrication in Lakeland, adding about 90,000 sq. ft. of metal fabrication capacity and 35+ employees. Tech/Industry Hiring: Duos Technologies received about $50.4M from the sale of New APR Energy assets, reinforcing its Edge AI and data center focus. Policy for Built Environments: Lawmakers advanced the America Bikes Act, bundling safety, infrastructure, education, and domestic manufacturing support for bicycle manufacturing and safer roads. Workforce/Operations (Local Business): RideNow opened a new 25,000 sq. ft. powersports superstore in Gainesville with a larger inventory and expanded showroom capacity. Supply Chain/Health: A salmonella outbreak tied to imported moringa supplements was reopened by federal health agencies after additional illnesses, with multiple brands added to the affected list.
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