AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWNBA & Branding: Nike released the first images of Caitlin Clark’s signature shoe, the “Caitlin 1,” with a royal blue design and hidden “Easter eggs,” aiming for an Oct. 1 retail launch (with possible early wear at the Fever’s next game). Cybersecurity: The Better Business Bureau urged Indiana companies to build a “digital defense plan,” starting with a risk scan and then adding safeguards like policies, strong passwords, and multi-factor authentication. Energy Policy: The Trump administration agreed to buy back four early offshore wind leases from Invenergy for $765 million, totaling about $2.6 billion in lease buyouts, redirecting money toward faster-to-build fossil and geothermal projects. Utilities & Supply Chain: Indiana utility leaders say supply-chain issues are straining grid upgrades and reliability as demand grows. Data Centers & Climate Risk: A new analysis found nearly 80% of global data center capacity faces heightened climate hazards, raising long-term cost and reliability concerns. Indiana Business/Industry: Laborde Products expanded its Mitsubishi Marine Engines dealer network by adding 5R Enterprises in Illinois to boost Midwest sales and service support. Local Government/Schools: Garrett-Keyser-Butler hired Michael Reyes as assistant principal at J.E. Ober Elementary. Weather Disruptions: Severe storms and a large, extremely dangerous tornado threat hit parts of Indiana, with I-69 closures reported after downed lines and trees.
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