AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Business & Growth: Azoteq tapped Johnson Company, Inc. to sell its sensing tech across the Midwest, including Missouri, aiming to expand customer support and new design opportunities. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Strong storms left thousands without power across Missouri, with outages reported in multiple counties served by Ameren Missouri and regional co-ops. Consumer & Health Watch: Cyclosporiasis cases keep climbing in Jefferson County as the nationwide outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce continues to affect grocery supply chains. Food & Retail Risk: The FDA’s 2026 recall wave highlights how produce and packaged-food problems are spreading across states, with major withdrawals and outbreak-linked alerts. Policy & Daily Life: Missouri lawmakers are weighing a push to require businesses to accept cash as more venues go cashless, while the Missouri Chamber warns about safety and operational concerns. Sports Business: Snapback Sports will travel with Sam Houston State as a jersey patch sponsor for Missouri State this fall, adding to the growing college sponsorship arms race. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports show Missouri fuel prices staying volatile, with the week ending Aug. 8 featuring some of the lowest regular and E15/E85 prices in select counties.
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