AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefense Manufacturing in Florida: Lockheed Martin’s Ocala plant could see a boost as the Pentagon signs seven-year framework agreements to triple PAC-3 MSE interceptor capacity and quadruple THAAD interceptor capacity, with local jobs and supplier demand in the spotlight. Workforce Pipeline: The SBA launched its inaugural Manufacturing Workforce Expo in Coconut Creek to connect students to apprenticeships and manufacturing jobs, with the Department of Labor and OpenAI backing the push. Space Tech Supply Chain: Teledyne Space Imaging hit 1,000+ space-qualified scientific imaging sensors in orbit after NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launch from Kennedy Space Center. Skilled-Trades Funding: Gov. DeSantis announced about $23M for shipbuilding and aerospace workforce training, including $7M for Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Cecil skilled-trades expansion. Local Industry Growth: Arthrex continues expanding its Ave Maria campus, adding major facilities tied to hiring and employee housing. Food Safety Recall: FDA expanded a sprouts recall after salmonella/E. coli concerns, with illnesses reported including in Florida. Regulatory/Legal Watch: A Texas federal judge paused a Florida-led mifepristone lawsuit until at least Dec. 1, keeping FDA’s safety review moving. Business News: Premier Equipment hired Nick Kohm as a sales engineer to strengthen its used CNC machinery team.
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