AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBourbon Industry: Sazerac is buying the shuttered Garrard County Distilling facility in Lancaster for $20M and plans to restart production, adding distilling capacity and jobs to its growing Kentucky footprint. Workforce & Training: Lloyd Memorial HS in Erlanger and local partners will pilot a supply chain pre-apprenticeship program starting in October, aiming to route seniors into logistics and manufacturing careers with paid work-based learning. Manufacturing & Jobs: Air Hydro Power broke ground on a $13M motor repair and remanufacturing facility at the Kentucky Transpark, targeting dozens of skilled jobs in Warren County. Food Safety: Publix frozen blueberry recalls expanded after FDA upgraded risk levels tied to E. coli concerns, including products sold in Kentucky. Tech & Data Centers: Kentucky’s utility regulator approved an electricity contract for TeraWulf’s Hancock County data center, while the company says it’s committing to Beshear’s requirements. Child Safety Lawsuit: A landmark US trial over whether Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to hook kids is underway, with Kentucky among the lead states. Local Sports/Community: Lloyd Memorial’s logistics pipeline and the Empress Theatre’s temporary closure after structural damage both highlight how Kentucky communities are investing in people—and managing risks.
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