AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Centers & Theft: Cargo thieves are targeting AI data center construction sites, with investigators recovering about $1.3 million in stolen equipment near Chicago, including copper wire reported stolen in Alabama—another reminder that the AI buildout is creating new supply-chain crime opportunities. Energy & Industry: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a “Made in the USA” Day proclamation highlighting the state’s manufacturing base (280,000 workers, 4,000 enterprises) and tying it to workforce and investment efforts. Small Business Hiring: NFIB’s June Jobs Report says Alabama small businesses are still hiring but can’t find qualified workers, with 32% reporting job openings they can’t fill. Housing Snapshot: Public housing households in Covington County averaged $14,125 in income in 2025 (212 units, 100% occupied), while Escambia County households averaged $19,668 (148 units, 97% occupied). Food & Consumer Safety: Utz Quality Foods recalled certain Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips nationwide after a third-party dry milk ingredient raised salmonella concerns. Local Economy & Growth: QTS says it’s planning a new data center campus outside Milan, while also pointing to its Alabama operator role—keeping the sector’s expansion on the radar for Alabama business.
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