AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanada-U.S. Trade War: The U.S. escalated its dispute with Canada by banning imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles, with the new duties set to start Sept. 29 and Canada’s retaliatory tariffs already hitting U.S. goods—an issue expected to pressure industries in competitive states like Ohio. Local Energy & Permitting: Twinsburg lifted its moratorium on drilling and underground utility work after a June explosion, allowing projects to resume Sept. 9 under tighter contractor registration, advance resident notice, and stronger locating and stop-work rules. Ohio Business & Jobs: Target plans eight new store openings this fall, including Ohio, with the retailer projecting more than 2,000 jobs created across the expansion. Consumer/Travel Policy: TSA launched “Gateside by TSA Precheck,” a pilot letting some PreCheck members bring friends or family to the terminal gate area without a ticket at select airports. Community/Nonprofit: Animal Charity of Ohio is moving toward a nonprofit thrift store to raise startup money during a pause in intakes and investigations. Local Economy Watch: GasBuddy reported the lowest diesel price in Geauga County at $5.29/gallon for the week ending Aug. 29. Business Spotlight: Flatlands Coffee received a Bowling Green Chamber Investor Grant to fund equipment upgrades supporting its ongoing expansion.
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