AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoEV Manufacturing Restructuring: Lucid says it will cut about 18% of its U.S. workforce and eliminate the second shift at its AMP-1 factory in Casa Grande, while COO Marc Winterhoff’s role is being removed as part of a push toward profitability. Clean Energy Infrastructure: Pattern Energy’s SunZia project is now fully operational, delivering renewable power from New Mexico through a 550-mile transmission line to Arizona and the western grid. Semiconductor Supply Chain Growth: Tempe-based Foresight Technologies topped 1,000 employees as it expands high-purity components and chemical distribution capacity for chipmakers. Local Water Deal: Scottsdale City Council is set to vote on purchasing 15,000 acre-feet of long-term storage credits tied to the Harquahala area, aimed at building a more resilient water portfolio. Workforce & Skills: Arizona’s Workforce Summit in Mesa brought industry and training leaders together to tackle the skills gap and prepare for projected job growth. Housing Affordability Pressure: New research from Unlock finds essential costs are consuming record shares of household income, with home equity still hard to access.
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