AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJobs: Two Sterling Heights industrial businesses are set to close, eliminating more than 200 jobs, while a Ford supplier plans to cut 150 positions as work shifts to India. Michigan’s unemployment rate held at 5% in September. Energy Costs: Regulators approved a $139.2 million Consumers Energy gas-rate increase, with higher bills expected starting Nov. 1. Data Centers: Google won zoning approval for a major data center near Detroit Metropolitan Airport. East Lansing and Michigan State University are also holding public events on AI and data-center policy as the city considers rules for future proposals. Investment: Fifth Third pledged $7.6 billion for Michigan communities, and the state is putting nearly $1.2 million toward a Space Innovation Hub aimed at growing the aerospace sector. Auto Trade: Canada’s share of U.S.-made vehicle imports fell 20% in the first half of 2026, as tariff uncertainty continues to weigh on cross-border auto ties.
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