AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Business Opening: Pause Studio Highland will open Oct. 3 at Highland Mains, bringing contrast therapy, infrared sauna, float therapy, LED light therapy, and compression therapy to Highland and nearby communities. Utah Economy & Expansion: Knoops, the premium drinking chocolate brand, opened its first U.S. store in Salt Lake City and says it plans up to 160 locations nationwide by 2032. Energy & Minerals: The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $500 million in grants for domestic lithium, cobalt, and other battery-mineral projects, including $100 million for Lilac Solutions’ Utah Great Salt Lake direct lithium extraction processing. Utah Policy Watch: Lawmakers met at the Utah Capitol to hear from experts and residents on data centers, after public backlash over a proposed Great Salt Lake-area project. Food Prices: A shrinking U.S. cattle herd is expected to keep beef prices elevated into 2027, with Americans paying record-high prices. Public Health: A confirmed measles case in Georgia is prompting contact tracing and reminders about symptoms and vaccination.
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