AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoFDA Oversight in Alabama: The FDA carried out the most inspections in Alabama in Q2 2026 for food and cosmetics companies, with 24 inspections across the state; Rice and Company, Inc. led citations. Healthcare Deal: East Alabama Health will take over management of Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula starting Oct. 1, aiming to preserve rural access to care. Data Center Push (Brookwood): Brookwood’s planning panel recommended annexing and rezoning 374 acres for a second major data center, setting up a Sept. 15 city vote amid ongoing local transparency and pollution concerns. Manufacturing Expansion: 2A USA announced a $32 million Auburn expansion to boost die casting and machining capacity, creating 50 jobs. Defense & Aerospace Momentum: Collins Aerospace won a contract valued up to $472 million for Chinook avionics modernization, with work in Huntsville. Small Business Pulse: NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in July, while uncertainty stayed elevated. Local Government Watch: Phenix City approved a budget after a low-turnout public session, citing a “solid” financial outlook.
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