AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety & Consumer Impact: The CDC says shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia is linked to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, with Ohio reporting 1,192 cases as of July 16; Taco Bell says it’s stopping use of the implicated lettuce and Taylor Farms has removed central Mexico-sourced iceberg lettuce from the U.S. market. Local Business & Growth: Cincinnati’s riverfront at The Banks is set to get a new 18-hole mini golf course, The Putt House @ Freedom Park, planned to cost more than $1M and open in November, with an annual $100,000 donation to the Freedom Center. Nonprofit Funding: Ohio specialty license plates generated about $6.5M in 2025, with the Ohio BMV taking the largest share and major nonprofit plates like OSU and the Ohio Pet Fund pulling in hundreds of thousands. Healthcare Operations: A Youngstown-area care provider story highlights how senior facilities are using tech like pendants and WiFi-based response systems to speed assistance. Business Climate Narrative: A report on CNBC’s “Top State for Business” ranking argues the label reflects how states market themselves, not a direct measure of job quality or affordability for Ohioans. Economic/Industry Watch: Ascent Industries’ outlook points to long-term upside tied to a Midwest expansion and a customer-embedded service model. Community Hiring: Youngstown’s Wean Park Complex is seeking a community engagement and inclusion coordinator to shape programming with local groups and downtown businesses.
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