AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Centers & Utilities: Michigan regulators unanimously approved DTE Energy contracts to power Google’s 1-gigawatt data center in Van Buren Township, and the Wayne County Commission overrode a veto on a tax exemption—aiming to protect existing utility customers as the project targets a December 2027 start. Auto Industry: Ford reported Q3 U.S. sales down 6.6% year over year after phasing out the Escape and Lincoln Corsair and adjusting EV production post–tax credit changes, while signaling a stronger lineup by 2029. Workforce & Economy: The U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September and unemployment rose to 4.2%, a slowdown that could shape Fed rate expectations. Local Development: Gaylord’s Downtown Development Authority is asking residents and businesses for input on a downtown transformation strategy through Oct. 15. Manufacturing & Growth: Toyota opened a North American battery testing facility near Saline, expanding EV investment in Michigan. Healthcare Costs: Michigan’s DIFS urged consumers to review insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings and treatment as October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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