AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrone Industry: Grand Forks’ UAS sector drew FCC Chair Brendan Carr and Sen. Kevin Cramer for talks on easing regulatory hurdles and boosting domestic production. General Atomics has also opened a remote drone-operations center near Grand Forks; once fully staffed, it is expected to support 50 jobs and save the military more than $10 million a year. Energy and Data Centers: North Dakota is among the states voting on data-center measures as concerns grow over electricity costs. Utility regulators are also on the ballot, sharpening scrutiny of how new large energy users affect bills. Business Growth: Fargo-based Eide Bailly is expanding in Texas by absorbing Fort Worth firm JTaylor, continuing a growth strategy backed by private-equity investment. Workforce: A new study puts North Dakota second nationally for its share of blue-collar workers, at 31.1%, underscoring the state’s strong base in hands-on industries.
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