AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMDARD Grants: Michigan’s agriculture department awarded more than $25,000 to a West Branch meat business and $100,000 to Saginaw for workforce housing townhomes, with most of the 20-grant package aimed at Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Auto Safety Leadership: Ford named NHTSA veteran David Hines as chief auto safety officer, as the company works through ongoing quality scrutiny and a federal monitor tied to recall compliance. GM Branding Mix-Up: Chevrolet pulled an ad that ended with “Chevy Detroit” over an Austin, Texas skyline, saying it was a national campaign template with a regional add-on that will be corrected. Data Center Backlash: A Bloomberg report highlights how data center developers are ramping up aggressive public relations after secrecy and community pushback, underscoring how local politics can shape project timelines. Michigan Scam Tracker: Carleton ranked among 137 Michigan cities tied for 126th in July BBB scam reports, with one reported loss tied to an online purchase scam. Healthcare Access: A mobile mammography unit is bringing breast cancer screenings to women in Delta and Menominee counties through the Hannahville Indian Community and Corewell Health. Education Payments: PayPal and Venmo are expanding tuition payment options at select universities, including Michigan State, aiming to reduce friction for families.
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