AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoManufacturing & Branding: Columbia sign maker QHF launched a redesigned website with Splash Omnimedia, spotlighting its work behind national brands like Bojangles, Dunkin’ and Firehouse Subs. Energy & Markets: Caterpillar’s power-and-energy momentum is lifting results and backlog to record levels, but the stock’s rich valuation raises cyclical risk questions. Home & Construction: A Greenville window film installer says homeowners can cut summer heat gain and glare without replacing windows. State Budget & Nonprofits: A South Carolina budget stalemate is leaving Lowcountry nonprofits without state funding, forcing hiring freezes and delayed plans. Water & Tourism: Lake Murray residents are watching drought-driven lake levels and asking whether low water poses boating and swimming concerns. Sports Facilities: Florence is set to invest about $3M in upgrades to the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center to attract bigger tournaments. Food Safety: Publix is recalling GreenWise frozen organic IQF blueberries tied to an E. coli outbreak affecting shoppers in multiple states, including South Carolina. Caregiving Support: United Way’s 211 caregiver helpline is expanding into South Carolina, aiming to connect family caregivers with services. Banking: Encore Bank says it remains committed to North Carolina and South Carolina after selling branch buildings in Greenville and Winston-Salem.
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